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How to AVOID Gaining Weight (and bloating) on a Cruise *ACTIONABLE TIPS*

Life Well Cruised
Life Well Cruised
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πŸ‘οΈ 55K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 13:56

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The creator provides several strategies to help travelers avoid weight gain and bloating while on a cruise. She emphasizes that healthy food is readily available on ships, suggesting that passengers utilize buffets for salads and grills for fresh proteins. To manage portions in the main dining room, she recommends requesting smaller servings or appetizer sizes of heavy dishes. Physical activity is highlighted as a key component, with suggestions to walk the promenade, use the jogging track, and take the stairs instead of elevators. The creator also advises staying hydrated with water and lemon to act as a natural diuretic. Regarding beverages, she suggests opting for skinny cocktails made with diet mixers or choosing wine over dessert martinis. Other practical tips include visiting the ship's fitness center, eating earlier in the evening to aid digestion, and choosing fruit over heavy desserts. For physical swelling, she shares a technique of propping legs up against a wall to drain fluids. Finally, she suggests a wardrobe strategy of wearing form-fitting clothing at the start of the trip and looser garments toward the end to accommodate potential bloating.

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Seriously Tasty
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A Nibble

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Creator's Key Takeaways

you definitely can eat healthy on a cruise and i think in many cases it's easier than on a land vacation because you have just such a wide variety of foods that you can choose from

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Ask for smaller portions or appetizer sizes in the main dining room
βœ“Walk daily on the promenade deck or jogging track and take stairs instead of elevators
βœ“Drink plenty of water with lemon as a natural diuretic to reduce bloating
βœ“Visit the fitness center on the first day to start a habit and try classes
βœ“Eat at an earlier dining time (around 6-7 PM) to avoid late-night bloating
βœ“Skip the bread basket and order a fruit plate for dessert instead

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Gaining weight on a cruise β€” Follow tips like eating healthy, moving more, and watching drinks to avoid weight gain
Bloating and swelling on a cruise β€” Drink water with lemon, prop legs up, and choose lighter food and drink options

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to avoid gaining weight on a cruise
QHow to reduce bloating on a cruise
QWhat to eat and drink on a cruise to stay healthy

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