How to go on a cruise and not gain weight
How to go on a cruise and not gain weight. This page will be so easy to write! We, that’s Marion and myself, are people, maybe just like you, who love cruising. Then, unfortunately, due to the COVID pandemic, all cruising came to an abrupt stop, of course. But now we’ve come through the other side; it’s all systems go once more, and cruising is back on the agenda as a holiday option!
So, whilst this page focuses on Cruising, it applies to any All-Inclusive Holiday. On this page, we are going to share with you a number of tips around weight loss and permanent weight management. If you are interested, further down the page, we will share details with you of our award-winning permanent weight loss treatment. If you’re cruising or taking a holiday in the near future, check out this page on the site Weight Loss Ideas.
How to Go On A Cruise and Not Gain Weight
When we are not cruising, then we are working. We have devoted the last fifteen years to the development of our unique psychology-based, permanent weight loss treatment. With a client list of over a thousand people, celebrities included, we have accumulated over 15,000 hours of 1:1 client treatment time, earning us the label of weight loss specialists. Working with these clients has given us first-hand knowledge and experience regarding the psychological issues overweight people have about food, food choices and eating.
Cruise and Not Gain Weight
So for us, writing a post about our two passions in life, cruising and weight loss, is a dream ticket. So, back to you: what would be utopia for you and the majority of cruise passengers? We believe it would be to enjoy every meal and cocktail and return home the same weight as when you left, or at least close to it. We think that it is ‘almost’ possible.
Enjoy every day and every meal: you deserve it!
You can enjoy the delicious food presented to you, enjoy your fair share of elaborate main courses, desserts, and cocktails … and still return home being able to fit in the clothes you wore the day you embarked! Cruise tourists? There are many sayings and clichés: they go on board as passengers and roll back down the gangway as cargo. The crew often describe cruise passengers as a herd of cows: large, easily contented, and grazing all day!
So, we will divide this post into three sections…
1. Lose weight before you cruise
2. Stabilise weight during the cruise
3. Lose weight following the cruise
1. Lose Weight Before You Cruise
Make a point of only eating when you’re physically hungry. Resist the temptation to reach for food just because it’s there in front of you! You will be faced with virtually unlimited food temptations whilst on the cruise. So, if you’ve practised building up your resistance beforehand, you’re less likely to succumb! You could take a look at the My Weigh Less treatment.
Did you know overweight people tend to confirm that they eat when they are tired, sad, lonely, depressed, bored, stressed, or to reward themselves? Seldom do they mention the word hunger! You can read an interesting blog post around Psychology and Eating.
How to go on a cruise and not gain weight
Ease off the alcohol ahead of a cruise, especially if you’ve booked the fully inclusive “drinks package”. You can potentially save yourself hundreds of calories, helping you to shift a couple of pounds over a few weeks. You will definitely have a chance to more than makeup for your period of abstinence once you’re on board!
Did you know that alcohol will rapidly increase the perceived levels of hunger, resulting in a double negative effect? Take a look at the page Why We love Sugar, Fat and Salt.
Lose Weight Before You Cruise
Use psychology and visualisation to help you. Find a couple of minutes each day, maybe when you wake in the morning or just before you go to sleep at night, to visualise yourself walking on board the ship, a couple of pounds lighter than normal, feeling like a million dollars, full of confidence. Visualise how others will see you; try to experience in your mind your elevated level of energy.
In sports psychology, one powerful tool used is getting the athlete to ‘see the end before the beginning.’ We call it ‘Going Back to The Future’: it works… And, just before you leave home to join your cruise ship, why not get on the scales and weigh yourself? Make a note of the result, and then you will have the data written down and ready for your return. Hopefully, you will be a couple of pounds, maybe more, lighter than normal when you leave: that alone should ensure you arrive at the ship with a particularly large smile on your face.
2. Stabilise Your Weight During the Cruise
You have, hopefully, arrived on board your cruise ship at your optimum weight or, ideally, just below it. Maybe you have chosen your cabin, paid extra for the drinks package, and possibly even considered the menus in the speciality dining restaurants. You are full of confidence, feeling and looking great, better than you have for ages. Let the fun begin!
How to Handle the Buffet
Did you know that the further away a person sits from the food at a buffet, the less likely they are to overeat? So, put as much distance as possible between you and the food! It’s also helpful if you make a point of sitting with your back to the food once you’ve made your choice, so you’re not looking at and being tempted by all of the other different dishes on offer while you’re actually eating your meal.
People tend to “eat with their eyes”, so the more attractive the food looks, the more appetising it tastes! Also, the more of the appealing food we can see, the more tempted we might be to overindulge. Make your decisions quickly and then walk away from temptation before you reach for even more options that you’ve just spotted.
Stabilise Your Weight During the Cruise – the Buffet
Did you know that asking your partner to visit the buffet and choose a small selection of food for you, rather than viewing the wonderful variations available, is almost guaranteed to reduce your total calorie consumption? Do ensure, however, that they only visit the buffet once; our observational research indicated that most overweight people visit the buffet three times per sitting!!! So “out of sight, out of mind” really may help!
Don’t be shy about ordering half portions or asking for sauces to be served on the side. Never feel obliged to choose something from all the various courses on offer. Not many people actually need a four-course meal every day!
Reset Weight Gain During Your Cruise
If you are tempted by a cocktail, then be aware that it’s easier to drink calories mindlessly than to eat them in the form of solid food. As a typical cocktail can contain several hundred calories, you could regard it as a dessert (in fact, it is probably worse than a dessert!). Your body, in all probability, doesn’t need a calorie-laden drink as well as a pudding, so if you’re going for the cocktail, skip the dessert, and vice-versa!
Did you know that alcohol is referred to as the ‘devil’ when it comes to weight control? Not only does it enhance hunger, guaranteeing that you are tempted to eat more, but it is also regarded as a toxin by the body. This results in it being processed quickly and ahead of anything else in your stomach. This means that if you had half a bottle of wine with your steak and all the trimmings, the body would metabolise the alcohol first, leaving the steak and fries in your stomach to turn to fat: sad but true.
Cruise and Not Gain Weight.
3. Lose Weight following the cruise
So you’ve survived your cruise and thoroughly enjoyed the whole holiday, letting your hair down and breaking free from your usual everyday stresses and strains. Now it’s time to assess the damage and face up to the excess baggage you’ve possibly brought back home with you after a week or so of indulging in that delicious food and enticing alcohol!
Decide to get on the scales as soon as possible after you get home so you can establish and record your post-cruise weight. People often find that at least some of the personal “excess baggage” they return home with thankfully leaves them very quickly of its own accord, especially if you consider the potential water retention if you’ve had to fly to and from your cruise.
Cruise and Not Gain Weight
Change your mindset, think positively and focus on the future. It is of little use being negative, dwelling on what might have been, or feeling down about a little weight gain. If going forward, you focus all your energy on being positive and concentrating on what you want to achieve, then you will get the desired outcome. You get whatever you focus on, so focus on looking ahead and getting your body back shipshape again!
Remember it can all be reversed with just a little effort. And ‘little’ is the important word here. Very small steps, changes in a person’s relationship with food, and just what and how much they eat, can return enormous, positive results. Think: ‘Could I cut out or cut down on sugar? Could I reduce the amount of carbohydrates that I eat? Could I take a short walk each day?’
Cruise and Not Gain Weight.
In Conclusion…
Going on a cruise without gaining weight is indeed possible with a proactive approach. It involves preparing mentally and maintaining a sense of balance during the trip. By focusing on weight management before, during, and after the cruise, you can enjoy your vacation without feeling guilty. Remember, it’s all about making mindful choices and being conscious of your decisions. Keep in mind that small, positive changes in your eating habits can lead to significant results. So, set sail, enjoy your cruise, and return home without those extra pounds.
FAQs all about how to go on a cruise and not gain weight
ANSWER: Before the cruise, practise mindful eating, resist unnecessary snacking, and build resistance to food temptations.
ANSWER: Spend a few minutes each day visualising yourself at your ideal weight and full of confidence, which can boost your motivation and self-control.
ANSWER: Ask a partner to select a small variety of food for you, and avoid visiting the buffet multiple times during the meal. Also, try to put as much distance as possible between you and the food because the further away a person sits from the food at a buffet, the less likely they are to overeat. It’s also helpful if you make a point of sitting with your back to the food once you’ve made your choice, so you’re not looking at and being tempted by all of the other different dishes on offer while you’re actually eating your meal.
ANSWER: Don’t be shy about ordering half portions or asking for sauces to be served on the side. Never feel obliged to choose something from all the various courses on offer. Not many people actually need a four-course meal every day! The extensive choice of delicious food can be one of the main attractions on board a cruise ship, so if you really can’t decide between two different options, don’t be afraid to ask for just a small taster of each, rather than ordering a full-size portion.
ANSWER: If you are tempted by a cocktail, then be aware that it’s easier to drink calories mindlessly than to eat them in the form of solid food. As a typical cocktail can contain several hundred calories, you could regard it as a dessert (in fact, it is probably worse than a dessert!). Your body, in all probability, doesn’t need a calorie-laden drink as well as a pudding, so if you’re going for the cocktail, skip the dessert, and vice-versa!
ANSWER: Assess your post-cruise weight, stay positive, and focus on small, achievable steps like reducing sugar and carbohydrates or adding daily walks to your routine to shed any excess weight gained during your vacation.
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