Eating Healthy on a Cruise? Here's What Works

Can you actually eat healthy on a Carnival cruise… without feeling miserable? 😅🚢 Because let’s be honest — “healthy eating” and “Carnival cruise” don’t sound like they belong in the same sentence. Food used to be my primary reason for cruising… BUT right before my last sailing, my doctor told me I needed to clean things up. My bloodwork showed elevated cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar — and I was about to step onto a floating buffet. So on that cruise I tested a bunch of strategies, and since then I’ve refined them into 5 simple, realistic hacks you can use to eat healthier on a Carnival cruise… without living in the gym. In this video I’ll show you: ✅ Stick to your New Year's Resolutions ✅ How to set a plan that actually works on vacation ✅ The 80/20 cruise rule (and how to splurge without spiraling) ✅ Portion control + simple plate ratios that work at the buffet ✅ Healthy breakfast options that still taste amazing ✅ Easy swaps at places like Guy’s, the Deli, BlueIguana, MDR, Serenity salads, and more ✅ The game-changing “eat in this order” cheat code for blood sugar + cravings ✅ The easiest post-dinner habit that makes a huge difference (and you’re basically doing it anyway) Even if you don’t care about weight loss… tip #5 is worth watching, because it’s so easy that anyone can do it — even if you’re on the “seafood diet”… where any food you see is on your diet. 😄 💬 QUESTION: What’s your #1 struggle with food on a cruise — buffet portions, desserts, drinks, or late-night pizza? Drop it in the comments. 📌 BONUS (CliftonStrengths): If you’ve taken StrengthsFinder / CliftonStrengths, here's a free tip sheet with 34 ways to use your strengths to hit your health & fitness goals on or off a cruise courtesy of @reubenpooncoaching https://www.reubenpoon.com/strengthsbasedfitness And if you want to help support me and my channel, please consider getting my book, How to Read the Bible With Your Strengths: A Guide to Reading, Understanding, and Enjoying the Bible: https://amzn.to/4qvp9Cn ⚠️ Not medical advice — just what’s worked for me. 🦆 Oh, and… I snuck some ducks into this video. Can you find them all? Drop a comment if you do! 🕵️‍♂️🦆 🔔 Subscribe for more Carnival cruise content: https://www.youtube.com/@ReubensRandomSandwich?sub_confirmation=1 📸 Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes: https://www.instagram.com/reubensrandomsandwich/ 💬 Let me know what you think in the comments! Check out these videos! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V27AeDmnfUGG9xaI__p0q2VQ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V24tfv3XvTohdPNu0NVutTWi https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V26Wcyq-8in89HLZI6xhw5-C WANT TO KNOW WHAT I BRING ON EVERY CRUISE? Here's my list with affiliate links: Extension Cord $19.94 https://amzn.to/3IrknF6 Travel Power Adapter $19.99 https://amzn.to/3TSBT7E Fan $7.99 https://amzn.to/3TjloBw Air Freshener $2.33/item https://amzn.to/4kmovn4 Poo-Pourri $9.99 https://amzn.to/4lincHo Bounty Wrinkle Release $6 https://amzn.to/4ko240S Beach Clips $6.99 https://amzn.to/3GqMeVs Sunscreen $14.98 https://amzn.to/4ezoACS Aloe $7.99 https://amzn.to/3TkVGN5 Liquid IV $20 https://amzn.to/45Vf7na Swigg Water Bottle $14.73 https://amzn.to/40AhZC8 Thermo Flask $42.99 https://amzn.to/3TnYA3t Lanyard $8.99 https://amzn.to/4kn5tgv Quick Release Lanyard $11.99 https://amzn.to/44gNV0M Gorilla Luggage Strap $15.99 https://amzn.to/3Tp0sck Small Luggage Strap $8.99 https://amzn.to/4kobbPg TravelPro Platinum Checked Roller $529.99 https://amzn.to/4nRf823 TravelPro Platinum Carry-On $429.99 https://amzn.to/40E6vxs TravelPro Platinum Set $735.98 https://amzn.to/4kmhHWM Cruise Luggage Tags $5.99 https://amzn.to/4lGTWd6 Ziplock Bags $10 https://amzn.to/40yjIYK Belkin Wireless Charger $59.95 https://amzn.to/4kq9Do3 OLight Flashlight w/Battery Pack $94.99 https://amzn.to/402OKrx Cruise Magnetic Hooks $6.99 https://amzn.to/4kFCe93 Toiletries Bag $27.99 https://amzn.to/45TZDzI Toothpaste https://amzn.to/44quS2Y Electric Toothbrush with travel case https://amzn.to/44quS2Y Blu Atlas Shampoo https://amzn.to/46a5pNK Blu Atlas Conditioner https://amzn.to/4lDPiNs Flushable Wipes https://amzn.to/44cnY2u Travel bottles https://amzn.to/44fTjkW Spray Bottles https://amzn.to/4kn5ZLt This content is for entertainment purposes only. While I do my best to research and provide you with the best information, I've known to be wrong sometimes! PS - I received no sponsorship money for making this video. I do get some money from the YouTube partner program. But if you WANT to sponsor a video, let me know!!12 0:00 Why Your Cruise Doesn’t Have to Destroy Your New Year's Resolution's 1:18 1. Start With A Plan 2:32 2. Ratio & Portion Control 4:20 3. Healthy Breakfast 5:20 4. Healthy Swaps 8:15 5. Easy Hacks