PG Cruiser Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 DAY 1 Some people want to take on the challenge of staying on the Keto diet even while on a cruise. I'm one of them. So this "blog" will be mostly be about my attempt to face this challenge. I don't think I can do a purist (clean) Keto diet, I wouldn't even call it Low Carb. At best I can just minimize the carb intake. Let me start with my first meal onboard:Salad with Roast Beef from Park Cafe (I asked only for the meat intended for a Roast Beef Sandwich) Can you see that I'm flaunting my RoyalComeback wrist band? Traveler, nhilding10, SpeedNoodles and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 This is my life. I've been trying to be good WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 DAY 1 Dinner at American Icon (MDR) Shrimp Cocktail (There's added sugar in the cocktail sauce) Escargot a la Bourguignonne Slow-Roasted Prime Rib (Replaced the potato croquette with more broccoli) WAAAYTOOO and SpeedNoodles 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 DAY 1 Temptation at Sorrento's Before going on the Keto diet, I was a Ninja Turtle... I LOVED PIZZA! I can finish two large pizzas in one sitting. On cruises, the first place friends look for me is at Sorrento's. Whenever I'm out of sight, they'd assume I'm there. So this is going to be one of the toughest battles in this challenge for me. Pepperoni Pizza at Sorrento's (I only took a picture, I swear) What scares me is that I have visited Sorrento's more than any other place on the Allure since I got onboard yesterday. I think I have to practice what I preach about "fleeing from temptation" ha ha Prosciutto at Sorrento's (At least there's something I can get from there) Tiffeven, SpeedNoodles, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 DAY 2 Breakfast at Windjammer I'm breaking my Intermittent Fasting (IF) on this cruise, so I'm having breakfast. This is the first breakfast I've had in more than a year AshleyDillo, Tiffeven and WAAAYTOOO 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Do we know anything about this duck? WAAAYTOOO and CrimsonCruiser 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 43 minutes ago, PG Cruiser said: Do we know anything about this duck? I know some folks like to hide them. The tag usually has where you report finding them! ellcee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 DAY 2 Lunch at Windjammer Pan-Seared Grouper with Tomato Caper Salsa Pork Chop Braised Bok Choy with Roast Garlic Sauce Caramelized Onion WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 DAY 2 Moment of weakness in the stateroom There's one "Welcome" cookie missing from this plate due to a lapse in temperance. Why did I keep these welcome gifts in my room? CrimsonCruiser, Ampurp85 and Tiffeven 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 Is this enough social distancing? That’s My Time Dining at 7PM. WAAAYTOOO and SpeedNoodles 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondFarmer Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 I think I can see somebody washing windows on the outside. Definitely less than 6’ from the solo diner. Alert the CDC. AshleyDillo and Tiffeven 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 12 hours ago, PG Cruiser said: DAY 2 Moment of weakness in the stateroom There's one "Welcome" cookie missing from this plate due to a lapse in temperance. Why did I keep these welcome gifts in my room? I would say that rather than a moment of weakness it was evidence of supreme will power. There is no way I would have stopped at just one when there were more on the plate! Keep it up. You're doing really well. PPPJJ-GCVAB and KristiZ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 DAY 2 Dinner at American Icon (MDR) Starters Cocktail Shrimp Escagot a la Bourguignonne Garden Salad Crispy Calamari (Keto issue: breading) MAIN COURSE:Roasted Beef Tenderloin (replaced the mashed potatoes with more asparagus) WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 DAY 2 Sorrento's Wins Pepperoni Pizza (Just ONE slice, I swear) Instead of wrestling with my pizza craving all sailing long, I have given myself an allowance of one slice of pizza per day. KLA, CGTLH, FionaMG and 6 others 4 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 DAY 3 Breakfast at Windjammer Omelette with Everything in it Smoked Salmon Cheeses WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 DAY 3 Lunch at the Boardwalk Dog House Pork Sausage with onions, grilled peppers and sauerkraut (no bun) WAAAYTOOO, AshleyDillo, nhilding10 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 DAY 3 Dinner at Chops Grille (3-Night Dining Package) Ceasar Salad Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with Chipotle Aïoli (Keto issue: breading and binder) Sautéed Mushrooms MAIN COURSE: Beef Steak Ribeye Traveler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 DAY 3 Sorrento's For a reason only I will understand, I had TWO slices of pizza at Sorrento's today (Sept 7) barbeyg, WAAAYTOOO and KLA 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 1 hour ago, PG Cruiser said: DAY 3 Sorrento's For a reason only I will understand, I had TWO slices of pizza at Sorrento's today (Sept 7) Sorento after 10 Pm consider to be Keto/calories free AlmondFarmer, Tiffeven, Nicki and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, Traveler said: Sorento after 10 Pm consider to be Keto/calories free The flab beginning to emerge from my belly seems to disprove this principle ha ha Traveler, Tiffeven and Ampurp85 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 DAY 4 Breakfast at Solarium Bistro Scrambled Egg with Assorted Cold Cuts, Cheeses, and Grilled Tomatoes(Issues: Nitrates and nitrites in the cold cuts, but I don't think they serve uncured meats on the ship) I was heading to the Windjammer but I wandered off into the Solarium. I'll never figure out where Forward and Aft are on a ship no matter how many times I've gone cruising. Good thing I remembered @Matt's post about trying foods at the Solarium Bistro. Thanks for the tip, Matt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 DAY 4 Lunch at Windjammer Salmon and Hot Pot without Noodles I left my phone in the room that's why I have no pictures for this lunch. I'd say it's perfect for those on the Keto/low carb diets. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 DAY 4 Dinner at Samba Grill Brazilian Steakhouse (Rodizio) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 1 hour ago, PG Cruiser said: DAY 4 Dinner at Samba Grill Ah.....the carnivores' delight.... SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 28 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Ah.....the carnivores' delight.... … and the Keto dieter’s delight as well WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 DAY 5 Lunch atop the St Thomas SkyRide Conch Fritters and Pina Colada(Keto issues: Breading in the fritters and sugar in the Pina Colada) To borrow a Star Wars quote, "These are not the Conch Fritters I was looking for" WAAAYTOOO, Jkaczano and Tiffeven 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 DAY 5 Dinner at Izumi Sushi Edamame (small portions allowed on Keto) Tofu Ginger Salad(maybe some added sugar in the dressing) Tempura Shrimp and Vegetables (Keto issue: Breading, breading, and more breading) Assorted Sashimi Tonkotsu Ramen without Noodles (You should have seen my waiter's face when I asked him to skip the noodles) WAAAYTOOO, sammy79, CrimsonCruiser and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 DAY 6 Brunch at Sorrento’s Assorted Cold Cuts, Cheeses, and Olives WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkaczano Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, PG Cruiser said: DAY 6 Brunch at Sorrento’s Assorted Cold Cuts, Cheeses, and Olives That looks amazing. I’m impressed with your willpower on this cruise. WAAAYTOOO and barbeyg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Jkaczano said: That looks amazing. I’m impressed with your willpower on this cruise. I had more than a year to bring “King Belly” into subjection. Although my next post may say otherwise WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 DAY 6 Afternoon Snack Ice Cream Swirl from the (formerly self-serve) machine (Keto issues: everything about it!) This is the only frozen yogurt I'm having on this cruise. WAAAYTOOO, FionaMG, Jkaczano and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhilding10 Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 I applaud the effort! My wife and I are both keto and our upcoming sailing on Freedom on 9/20 is the first cruise I told myself "I'll try to stick to it as best I can once onboard" knowing full well I'm (probably) lying to myself. Have you been noticing the selection of seltzers or other alcoholic drinks at all? I'm wondering if it goes beyond the usual one selection of Truly? Not that they would branch out into a huge variety, I get that, but was hoping for maybe the Bud Light versions at least? And I totally will be giving into Sorrento's too, I feel it already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 5 hours ago, nhilding10 said: My wife and I are both keto and our upcoming sailing on Freedom on 9/20 is the first cruise I told myself "I'll try to stick to it as best I can once onboard" I have proven to myself (and hopefully to others) that Keto is doable on a cruise as far as food options are concerned. Of course, staying with just Keto-friendly foods is an entirely different story. 5 hours ago, nhilding10 said: And I totally will be giving into Sorrento's too, I feel it already! I was at my ideal weight when I embarked on this cruise. That's the reason why I could have "cheats" here and there. I may have gained some weight but I'm confident I could lose the "cruise lbs" after going back to the strict Keto diet I've been on since July 2020. I hope you are at that point of your Keto journey too. nhilding10 and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 DAY 6 Dinner at American Icon (MDR) Shrimp Cocktail Escargot Caprese Salad Lobster Tails #1-5 Lobster Tails #6-9 (Keto Issue: Gluconeogenesis... just google it) WAAAYTOOO and FionaMG 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 DAY 7 Lunch at Coco Beach Club An angel (*cough* @AshleyDillo*cough*) from this message board invited me to join them at their cabana at the Coco Beach Club. I'm thankful for the opportunity to have checked out the place and enjoy the food. Shrimp Cocktail and Ceviche Herb Marinated Filet Mignon Grilled Bahamian Lobster (After 9 Lobster Tails at the MDR last night, I said I was not going to have any more lobsters today. But the waiter said their lobsters were different, so how could I resist that? In fairness, he was right.) Bahamian Rum Soaked Cake (Keto Issue: Everything about it... but this is a last hurrah of sorts) barbeyg, MaryS, sammy79 and 3 others 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 POST-CRUISE UPDATE: I started this blog to keep track of how I stay on the Keto diet while on a cruise. Here's where I'm at, three days after the end of the cruise. After gaining 4.6 lbs on the cruise, I've lost most of them after going back to strict keto I was kicked out of ketosis but now I'm back So to all those who would like to go on a cruise while maintaining their diet, it is doable!!! CrimsonCruiser, Nicki, SuperStarian and 2 others 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 Some miscellaneous handouts I got while on the Allure: Pool towels delivered to room Express Press Special: Laundry Bag Offer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 I commend you for trying to stay Keto on the cruise. I will be going off my "diet" while cruising. I want to enjoy all the offerings. However, I did ask them if they had sugar-free options for desserts and drinks so not sure how accommodating my ships will be or on CocoCay to get a daiquiri with sugar-free syrup in it. I'll ask. If they don't have it, i'll wait til I get home and get back into ketosis. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 17 hours ago, D Alt said: I commend you for trying to stay Keto on the cruise. I will be going off my "diet" while cruising. I want to enjoy all the offerings. However, I did ask them if they had sugar-free options for desserts and drinks so not sure how accommodating my ships will be or on CocoCay to get a daiquiri with sugar-free syrup in it. I'll ask. If they don't have it, i'll wait til I get home and get back into ketosis. I did not see a lot of sugar-free options on Allure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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