David Maryland Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 Quote from my wife, "are you doing this so you can be a guilt free gluttonous pig drunkard?" Uh, yeah! Traveler, RestingBird, Matt and 5 others 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyNavyCruiser15 Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 12 hours ago, David Maryland said: Quote from my wife, "are you doing this so you can be a guilt free gluttonous pig drunkard?" Uh, yeah! Oh yeah my wife and I are doing the exact same thing lol! Don’t want to look like a huge cow when taking photos Orchids 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbk999 Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Yes. Easier to shed the pounds pre-cruise and it takes even more stress out of the trip not having to worry about how much weight you're gaining. Orchids 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Totally tried that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 On the contrary - I prepare for the increased opportunities to eat by upping my caloric intake leading up to the trip. Stretch the stomach a little ahead of time so that it doesn't rebel at the sudden significant increase in volume. Orange Crush, Orchids, Ogalthorpe Haywood and 4 others 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrysea13 Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 I start about a month away from sailing I go on a sea food diet all the food I see I eat Boston Babe and PrincipalTinker 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobroo Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Just off Allure last week; it did not make a difference how many stairs I traipsed, lengthy walks on the jogging track, rock climbing, wave ridering, or asking my wife overnight how exponentially high her Fitbit recorded steps compared to her normal day.....our cruise was a glutenous indulgence of food and drink. We both still ended out a pound of weight gain per day. Bring sweatpants for the trip home. Orchids, PrincipalTinker, Orange Crush and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toodle68 Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 My plan is always to limit the damage. I exercise every day so I can enjoy my food. I have struggled with my weight every day of my life and nothing would ruin a vacation than arriving home with a 10 lbs gain. So with the exercise we do, I normally come back 2-4lbs worse off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbk999 Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 45 minutes ago, bobroo said: Just off Allure last week; it did not make a difference how many stairs I traipsed, lengthy walks on the jogging track, rock climbing, wave ridering, or asking my wife overnight how exponentially high her Fitbit recorded steps compared to her normal day.....our cruise was a glutenous indulgence of food and drink. We both still ended out a pound of weight gain per day. Bring sweatpants for the trip home. Yep, I've learned the hard way that exercise alone (unless you're a professional athlete in-training) does not equal weight loss. Calories, calories, calories.... 39 minutes ago, toodle68 said: My plan is always to limit the damage. I exercise every day so I can enjoy my food. I have struggled with my weight every day of my life and nothing would ruin a vacation than arriving home with a 10 lbs gain. So with the exercise we do, I normally come back 2-4lbs worse off. Same here. I hit the gym every sea day at a minimum (goal is 5x during the week). Losing 3-4 lbs is a lot less daunting and depressing than 10 lb Solus Lupus and PrincipalTinker 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 In the words of our CD, Clo, no worries, "it's the sea air that shrinks your clothes" ? PrincipalTinker, RestingBird, hayley_bopp and 3 others 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbk999 Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 22 minutes ago, Sabrinaklai said: In the words of our CD, Clo, no worries, "it's the sea air that shrinks your clothes" ? It must warp the mirror too... Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjbescher Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 I am one of the rare ones. It seems the more I eat, the more I lose weight. I normally go home from a cruise or a vacation and lose weight. My wife gets so mad at me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebuck Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 I'm an all-around tall/big guy... so I'm working on being able to be well under the ripcord iFly weight limit! I should hopefully be there by my Anthem cruise in October! :P RestingBird and PrincipalTinker 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2mybugs Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 I try, but winter gets in my way! Im cold so i eat! Jane RestingBird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayley_bopp Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 15 hours ago, henrysea13 said: I start about a month away from sailing I go on a sea food diet all the food I see I eat I'm trying to but I'm on @henrysea13 's diet at the moment ? henrysea13 and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Maryland Posted March 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 I'm down 10 lbs with three more to go. I am going to be a glutinous PIG! I sail on the 24th. No alcohol for 4 weeks, no candy and smaller portions of food. Funny thing is, when I cut the sugars out of my diet and reduced my carb intake, I no longer get those overwhelming hunger pains when I am hungry. The first week was miserable. I should cruise more often! PrincipalTinker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 On 3/14/2018 at 11:24 AM, henrysea13 said: I start about a month away from sailing I go on a sea food diet all the food I see I eat I consider this to be TRAINING ! henrysea13, Skid and hayley_bopp 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 In 2015 we went to Labadee, I had reserved the Zip line knowing the weight limit of 250#, I dieted my A** going into this cruise, I dropped 20# going in to the cruise and knew it was going to be a close call, when we got to Labadee they weighed me pre-Zip line and said I was 255# and wouldn't let me go, so since that point I haven't worried about it, I weigh what I weigh and so I eat what I want... For the younger crowd, it S**** getting old. PrincipalTinker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Yes. I do a low carb/no extra sugar thing to get down a few. My first cruise was in 2007 and I had a VERY fitted and expensive dress to fit in 2 weeks after the cruise- it was the only way I could enjoy myself without worrying about looking like a stuffed sausage walking down the aisle as a bridesmaid. I also work out most days of cruise. I like to eat what I want when I'm on vacation and not worry too much. Skid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patta_Conna Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 You wouldn't want to be on diet before cruise for 2 reasons: 1. Dieting shrinks your appetite. 2. Dieting for a period of time will make you feel full after eating just a small amount of food. On cruise, you really wouldn't want the 2 above to happen PrincipalTinker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Lovetocruise2002, PrincipalTinker, Live2Cruise and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestingBird Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 I actually eat more in the weeks leading up to my cruise, so I'm well stretched for the many meals on board. Skid, WAAAYTOOO, Digmenow and 1 other 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnewman4 Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 Absolutely I diet prior to. The Adventure of the Seas yellow slide has a 220lb weight limit. I have dropped 22 lbs so far with 1 more to go before May! I gained 8 lbs in a week on a cruise last year so I am planning on hitting the waterslides early on :) RestingBird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincipalTinker Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 On 3/14/2018 at 11:01 AM, HeWhoWaits said: On the contrary - I prepare for the increased opportunities to eat by upping my caloric intake leading up to the trip. Stretch the stomach a little ahead of time so that it doesn't rebel at the sudden significant increase in volume. You are a genius. I have been dieting to be at the proper size when I go and buy a whole new wardrobe exactly 8 days before my cruise. I have a plan. WAAAYTOOO, RestingBird and Skid 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeh Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 On 3/14/2018 at 10:01 AM, HeWhoWaits said: On the contrary - I prepare for the increased opportunities to eat by upping my caloric intake leading up to the trip. Stretch the stomach a little ahead of time so that it doesn't rebel at the sudden significant increase in volume. me too! no diet here. i'm 3 days out from my cruise on the vision, and i already am planning my menu for chops grill night :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyman55 Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Definitely yes!!!. I plan on losing 20lbs before my cruise in September on the Allure. As this is a multi celebration event, we are treating ourselves to Star class and I plan to hit every specialty restaurant and indulge. I am bringing my stretchable waist pants. WAAAYTOOO, ellcee and Sweety 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neaxan Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 I'm a bit late to the party but I figured a bit more pressure on me could only help. I don't do diets anymore, I changed my whole lifestyle. It's currently called "Project Zipline" because I really want to do Symphony's zipline on the TA... it's 275 pounds max so still 38 pounds to lose until October 28. Sounds impossible? Well, I started December 14th with 380 pounds... After riding the zipline all bets are off I'm going to enjoy the cruise meals without any guilty feelings, but I'll do a lot of sports to compensate a bit. 1 hour of laps in the pool and at least 1 hour in the gym per day is a given. I know I'll still gain a few pounds but I don't care - my end game is reaching a healthy weight, this will take years anyway so a few weeks more or less don't matter to me. Well, now I've made it official. You can all check my TA live blog to see if I got on that damned zipline. No chickening out anymore even though I'm a bit afraid of heights. Did I mention that I work best under pressure? There's a German saying that describes me perfectly: I lack motivation up to the point when I'm running out of time. ellcee, Lovetocruise2002, Skid and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 Neaxan, I wish you the best of luck. YOU CAN DO IT!! Lovetocruise2002 and Neaxan 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted April 21, 2018 Report Share Posted April 21, 2018 12 hours ago, Neaxan said: Sounds impossible? Nope! It sounds like it's entirely possible. Let us know how the zipline goes!!!!!! Neaxan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyman55 Posted April 21, 2018 Report Share Posted April 21, 2018 I just want to make sure my clothes fit for the entire cruise. Loose in the beginning and fit at the end. I'm sure whatever weight I will gain will gradually fall off after I am back home and return to my routine. Wearing gym shorts and a T shirt on the return home because nothing fits is not on my list of things to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted April 21, 2018 Report Share Posted April 21, 2018 29 minutes ago, Toyman55 said: I just want to make sure my clothes fit for the entire cruise. Loose in the beginning and fit at the end. I'm sure whatever weight I will gain will gradually fall off after I am back home and return to my routine. Wearing gym shorts and a T shirt on the return home because nothing fits is not on my list of things to do. Stretchy pants is the way to go lol. That is why I cruise mainly in Lulu for the day and maxi dresses at night We go all out on a cruise. At home we eat super healthy. It's night and day. After a few days, we bounce back too. A lot of it is excess sodium. Drink lots of fluids (water lol) when you get home and you'll be surprise how quickly the pounds fall off. ellcee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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