So we went on the big 7-night cruise and I was super worried about going balls to the wall on the food intake. Will power is so hard when it's in front of me and it is a cruise after all. Food is the main attraction on the boat it seems.
However, I'm happy to report when we returned I was shocked that I came home weighing the same I did when we left. Say WHAT? Yup, exact same. 159!
So here are my tips to keep the weight off, they seemed to at least work for me.
1. Don't go on a cruise. Kidding. Realize that there will be food and lots of super unhealthy food around but you have all week to try it. Don't feel like you have to eat everything at every meal as fast as you can. Space it out and indulge a little here and there. Also take a bite or two and then be done with it.
2. Bring it. Most likely there will be a gym so bring your workout gear. If you don't bring it, you're giving yourself a free pass to not do anything while you're gone and that's not ok. If there's no gym, get out and go for a jog/walk. Do some pushup, jumping jacks, squats, etc.
3. Walk, walk, walk. Look for opportunities to go for a walk. If you're at the beach, go for a walk on the beach. If you're on a cruise, go for a stroll around the deck after dinner. If you go to a theme park, walk the park, don't be lazy and take the train/sky ride to get around. Big city? Walk, don't use public transportation. You get the idea. The extra walking will really help to balance out the extra food/drinks you might be consuming.
4. Wear the baby. Yup, strap that baby to you (if you have one) and cart around an extra 20 lbs or so, it is sure to burns some extra calories. I use the Ergo and love it. I just recently really started liking it now that he's bigger and heavier.
5. If you're gone for an extended period of time, say a week or more, pick a day or two to dial it back in. I did a protein day about half way through the cruise. I looked at it as it was just one day and I still ate awesome food. Omelet for breakfast, chicken for lunch, steak for dinner. Not bad, still a good day of eats and I felt so much better that next day.
6. Travel days. I try to be super good on travel days, especially the travel back home day. I feel like I get a jump start on getting back on track.
Half marathon update-- I'm still running but not at the milage I hopped to be at. I ran on the boat, 5 miles being the most I did at one time, thats 15 laps around the running deck. FIFTEEN. I thought it was going to suck, but with the boat moving it was like I was going somewhere and not just in circles.
The day I did 5 miles it was after dinner and most people were at the later dinner seating or a show so there was just me and one other person on the track. As I came around the corner about 4 miles into it I almost ran over Fantasia Mickey. He was waiting at the back door to one of the restaurants to make his grand entrance during the dinner show and it was the one and only time I saw a character without a handler. He stood there and just waved and blew me a kiss, well played Mickey, well played.
The scenery was also amazing and toward the end of the run I saw the most magnificent snow covered glacier with a waterfall. Crazy beautiful. It made me so glad that I had gone on that run and stuck it out to do my full five mile goal. Sorry no pic, I didn't have my phone on me. But here's a general scenery pic. Who wouldn't want to run with this to look at? Oh AND it was only 65 degrees.
However, I'm happy to report when we returned I was shocked that I came home weighing the same I did when we left. Say WHAT? Yup, exact same. 159!
So here are my tips to keep the weight off, they seemed to at least work for me.
1. Don't go on a cruise. Kidding. Realize that there will be food and lots of super unhealthy food around but you have all week to try it. Don't feel like you have to eat everything at every meal as fast as you can. Space it out and indulge a little here and there. Also take a bite or two and then be done with it.
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| Caught in the act! I think I was on my 8th cookie at the place we panned for gold. Do as I say, not as I do ;) |
3. Walk, walk, walk. Look for opportunities to go for a walk. If you're at the beach, go for a walk on the beach. If you're on a cruise, go for a stroll around the deck after dinner. If you go to a theme park, walk the park, don't be lazy and take the train/sky ride to get around. Big city? Walk, don't use public transportation. You get the idea. The extra walking will really help to balance out the extra food/drinks you might be consuming.
4. Wear the baby. Yup, strap that baby to you (if you have one) and cart around an extra 20 lbs or so, it is sure to burns some extra calories. I use the Ergo and love it. I just recently really started liking it now that he's bigger and heavier.
5. If you're gone for an extended period of time, say a week or more, pick a day or two to dial it back in. I did a protein day about half way through the cruise. I looked at it as it was just one day and I still ate awesome food. Omelet for breakfast, chicken for lunch, steak for dinner. Not bad, still a good day of eats and I felt so much better that next day.
6. Travel days. I try to be super good on travel days, especially the travel back home day. I feel like I get a jump start on getting back on track.
Half marathon update-- I'm still running but not at the milage I hopped to be at. I ran on the boat, 5 miles being the most I did at one time, thats 15 laps around the running deck. FIFTEEN. I thought it was going to suck, but with the boat moving it was like I was going somewhere and not just in circles.
The day I did 5 miles it was after dinner and most people were at the later dinner seating or a show so there was just me and one other person on the track. As I came around the corner about 4 miles into it I almost ran over Fantasia Mickey. He was waiting at the back door to one of the restaurants to make his grand entrance during the dinner show and it was the one and only time I saw a character without a handler. He stood there and just waved and blew me a kiss, well played Mickey, well played.
The scenery was also amazing and toward the end of the run I saw the most magnificent snow covered glacier with a waterfall. Crazy beautiful. It made me so glad that I had gone on that run and stuck it out to do my full five mile goal. Sorry no pic, I didn't have my phone on me. But here's a general scenery pic. Who wouldn't want to run with this to look at? Oh AND it was only 65 degrees.
Excellent tips. I like the idea of a protein day and being good on travel days. The travel days are usually the worst for us! Congrats on not gaining! That's awesome!
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