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10 Best Ways To Avoid Weight Gain On A Cruise (While Having Fun And Indulging!)

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👁️ 28K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 11:15
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Creator's Key Takeaways

On average Cruisers put between five and 10 lbs of weight on when they go on a 7-Day Cruise

I've been on cruises of 7 weeks or longer and come away from that cruise actually weighing less than did Winner rent on feeling fitter and healthier

choose to go to the main dining room rather than the buffet restaurant first of all because there's portion control

avoid drinks packages particularly those drinks packages which are all inclusive they can be pretty pricey but also there is a sense that you have so that what happens for me is I feel that I need to get my money is worth

Creator's Tips & Advice

Choose the main dining room for portion control instead of the buffet
Use smaller plates at the buffet and fill with healthy items first
Look for the spa menu for healthier, lower-calorie options
Avoid specialty restaurants to prevent overeating
Avoid bread baskets and ask for steamed vegetables instead
Avoid all-inclusive drinks packages to prevent overconsumption

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Gaining weight on a cruiseFollow the 10 tips provided, such as portion control, choosing healthier options, and staying active

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I avoid weight gain on a cruise while still having fun and indulging?
QWhat are practical tips to control calories without strict diets or workouts?

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On average cruisers report putting on between 5 and 10 pounds of weight on a seven-night cruise! I have 10 tips on how you can go on a cruising vacation, have loads of fun and still indulge and avoid piling on the pounds on a cruise. They are all things that work for me, and I come back from my many cruises (including some 7 weeks long) without putting on weight. They are all practical and simple things and do not require hard core workouts or severe restrictions on what to eat and drink. They include some tweaks to cut calories, fun ways to burn calories without much effort and a few quirky ones. Check out cruising merchandise like T-shirts at my store at https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/store Support the channel by booking your next cruise and for the best deals on CRUISEDIRECT.COM: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/CruiseDirectYT Consider becoming a Tips For Travellers Patron. Find out more at https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers Follow Tips For Travellers on: - Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/garybembridge - Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers - Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge