| Weight loss on a cruise ship is said to be a myth. So | | | | Eat small amounts of quality food regularly - This will |
| when it comes to food, here a few things to keep in | | | | minimize hunger cravings throughout the day, keeping |
| mind. | | | | you from sweet or high fat foods. |
| Eat a healthy breakfast every day. You need quality | | | | Avoid the temptation to eat at every opportunity - If |
| calories to jump-start your metabolism first thing in the | | | | you do indulge, choose smaller portions and healthy |
| morning. Go easy on the pastries, cheese, ham, | | | | options. |
| pancakes, french toast and waffles. It smells good, but | | | | Practice sampling at the desert buffet - The dessert |
| your body will spend the rest of the day trying to | | | | buffet is a cruisers arch nemesis. With so many great |
| burning it off. Besides, healthier food is a lot tastier | | | | looking foods on offer it is hard to stop at just one. So |
| these days. | | | | if you must try them all, try eating just a few mouthfuls |
| Explore low fat food selections - As cruise lines | | | | of each one. |
| become increasingly popular to the masses, they are | | | | Alcohol - I won't tell you to cut alcohol, because lets |
| offering alternative food choices. You will usually find | | | | face it, if you want to drink while on vacation, you will. |
| low fat options on every menu, including sugar free | | | | But if you make good choices it does not have to be |
| desserts, low fat dressings and tofu stir fry's etc. | | | | as bad for you as it could be. If you want a Caribbean |
| Pick an early dinner sitting - Eating late at night doesn't | | | | style cocktail do not pick the frozen types that are full |
| give you enough time to burn the calories before going | | | | of sugar and milk. And try to avoid beer and have |
| to bed, thus turning the unused food to fat. | | | | wine instead. Most ships have wine packages you can |
| Furthermore, you are less likely to feel like eating | | | | take advantage of. To get the most value though, buy |
| breakfast in the morning. Eating your last meal | | | | it at the start of the cruise and chose the package |
| approximately 3 hours before bed is a common rule of | | | | that suits you best. When you do drink, also ask for |
| thumb. | | | | water from the bar servers. Keeping hydrated while |
| Stay hydrated - The benefits of staying hydrated to | | | | drinking will lessen the negative effects of alcohol. |
| make the most of your cruise include more energy, | | | | By following the above steps, it is possible to have a |
| less fatigue, improved immune system, and aids weight | | | | great cruise without feeling guilty after it. Don't be |
| loss, not to mention a host of other health benefits. The | | | | discouraged if you gain a little weight half way through |
| rule of thumb is to drink half your body weight in | | | | your cruise, and then give up for the rest of your time |
| ounces. So if you weigh 130 pounds, you will need to | | | | onboard. Just like at home a couple of big meals can |
| drink 65 ounces of water a day, which is about 8 cups | | | | have you feeling full and bloated. Continue with your |
| a day. | | | | daily exercise and sensible eating, and stay on track. |