So, how do you avoid weight gain on a cruise?

Cruises can pose a challenge to weight control because they usually make available a wide range of rich foods during the day and night. Your mindset plays a key role in overcoming this challenge. Focus on the cruise as a time to relax and explore new places and activities, and forget about the food. Easier said than done, me thinks!

Since you have lost weight in anticipation of weight gain on the cruise, hopefully, you have learned to control the size of portions you take and don’t base your decision on the quantity of food available. When you are faced with a massive buffet, look over the choices before you make any selections. Take only what you want most and leave the rest. You should try to satisfy your hunger by choosing low-calorie fruits and vegetables for one-third to one-half of each meal.
Besides watching what you eat, you should monitor what you drink. Drinks can flow abundantly on cruises, and their calories add up quickly. You should limit alcohol, soda, juice and sweetened tea carefully; choose water, club soda, or unsweetened tea most of the time.
Finally, take advantage of the many on- and off-ship opportunities to stay active. By swimming, dancing, using the exercise facilities on the ship and walking a lot on shore, you should easily accumulate an hour a day of physical activity.