How To Lose Weight Quickly After A Cruise

Vacation time is a fun time for everyone. No matter how much you try, not each one of us can stick to our healthy eating goals while on a vacation. Read on to know how to cleanse your body after an indulgent cruise vacation.

Food served on the cruise are usually high in sodium. This, along with increased consumption of alcohol may result in a gain of extra pounds most of which is likely to be water weight. So, the best way to lose that water weight is to drink plenty of water, which helps to flush out the extra water in our body.

You might be inclined towards following a very strict and healthy diet plan to aggressively lose the vacation weight. Instead, you must slowly and gradually aim to get back on the track by starting off with at least 2 balanced meals on the first day and then gradually pacing towards a healthy lifestyle.

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When back on the land after a cruise vacation try to take a break from processed, refined, and sugary carbs and instead pick fibrous foods.

Include lean protein in your diet from fresh fruits and vegetables by replacing at least a meal each day with a healthy smoothie.

Start with a brisk walk after each meal to lower blood sugar level and boost the metabolism. Slowly and gradually you can pick up the high intensity training to get back in shape.

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You might experience jet lag or sleep deprivation after indulging in parties during holidays, which leads to inadequate sleep and an increased level of ghrelin or hunger hormones. Sleep deprivation also impairs your ability to pick healthy food options. So, relax and try to discipline yourself by regularly sleeping early.

Do not be guilty about indulging during vacation as the guilt will lead to stress and interfere with the ability of your body to lose weight. So relax and let the happy memories stay with you.Do you have a goal to lose weight before your cruise? You’re not alone. Many people want to get in shape and drop a few pounds before that cruise vacation starts!

The fact is for many of us we want to either leave a little buffer room, as we know we’ll inevitably put on a little “cruise happiness” weight. Plus, we also want to look and feel our best as we board that cruise ship and put on some of our cruise outfits.

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Just so we’re clear, I’m not suggesting anyone embark on a crazy diet to “lose weight fast” or anything like that. Plus, being totally honest, I don’t know how to do that.

In this post, I’ll go over some things that I am doing take off a few pounds before my cruise, and offer some suggestions that might help you too.

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Before you start with a plan to lose a few pounds and get in shape before your cruise, ask yourself “why” you want to lose weight?

Is it part of a greater goal to be healthier and you’ve already made some changes in your life and eating habits?

Is it because you know you’ve put on a 5-10 pounds and you want to take it off before you put on more?

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There are times, as human beings, that we need something that lights a fire under our butts, so to speak. Having a cruise or vacation coming up can give us an extra motivation for something we’ve been wanting to do.

In my case, I’ve put on about 10 pounds over the last several months and truthfully haven’t been eating well nor exercising. I’ usually better about these things, especially eating.

Life happens and if you’re like me, you’ve got a lot other stuff on your plate. But this can be the perfect time to get back on track.

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I’m happiest when I’m not feeling bloated and when I feel my best in my clothes. Plus, I love cruise clothes and outfit shopping, so an upcoming cruise is a perfect excuse to buckle down and take care of myself.

This part is so practical, but it’s important to set a weight loss goal that’s realistic for your time frame and starting weight.

Set a time frame that’s realistic and that can be healthy for you. The more time the better, so that you can maintain your weight before your cruise. Ideally, you have a good few weeks at the least.

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Most healthy eating and weight loss plans aim for a weight loss of about 1 to 2 pounds a week, so use that as a bit of a guide.

If you want to lost weight before a cruise, or for any other reason, remember these practical tips. We probably all know them, but I know I need to remind myself every time I gain an extra 5 pounds!

6-8 glasses of water a day is what I aim for and fail miserably if I’m not intentional about it. I notice when I do it I definitely feel less hungry.

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I once asked a friend who lost weight and was looking pretty fabulous how she did it, and if she gave up wine (priorities right ;-). Her answer was perfect.

Cutting back to one glass rather than two, or saving wine for Saturday night, can be helpful especially if you only have a few extra pounds in the weeks before your cruise.

Seriously, our moms told us this one! Fill up half your plate with salad and veggies. I love putting some raw spinach under my chicken or salmon.

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Do you ever notice that eating junk food never actually feels satisfying? It’s crazy that it tastes good in the moment, but cutting back on high calorie, sugary or salty foods is one thing that can actually drop weight fast.

While you can do this on “your own”, picking a healthy eating plan that will guide you and set up parameters can be really helpful to help you meet your goals.

Whether it’s Weight Watchers, a Keto plan, Zoom, intermittent fasting or something else, the benefit is that it’s a guide and a plan.

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Most of us do better when we follow a plan. It’s kind of like following a map or GPS, we’re just more likely to get where we want to go than if we drive around with “a bit of an idea”. Shout out if you’ve ever driven this way (I totally have and it took 3 times as long!)

Personally, I like Weight Watchers for the fact that it’s not restrictive and steers you toward healthier, lower calorie choices combined with an incredible amount of leader and peer support.

I lost about 30 pounds of on Weight Watchers about 15 years ago (I’m a small girl so this was a lot of extra weight for me). I’ll be getting back to this.

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However, I know others who have been loving Keto and the eating plan works for them. Others have used intermittent fasting and have seen great results.

I do suggest doing a bit of research and reading about the plans, and finding the one that suits your lifestyle and preferences. If you go it alone, take time to write out your own plan.

The fact is, sometimes a weight loss of a pound may not sound like much, but when you measure yourself and see that your waist, arms or hips are getting smaller, you’ll appreciate seeing the measurable results.

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Something you may want to do as well, is get a good digital scale , that shows you the points. It’s much more fun to see results, even if small. Plus, weighing is a good way to keep track of how we’re doing and if we need to make adjustments to our plan.

Speaking from personal experience, exercise alone won’t make you lose weight, However, there are other advantages and reasons you should add movement and fitness into your strategy for losing weight before your cruise.

Firstly, a good 30 minute workout (even fast walking) actually makes my body more toned. I love walking, so this is my go to!

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Secondly, and this one works even when I’m on a cruise. When I put exercise more, my metabolism seems to be at it’s best. I can see that my weight loss will usually be more significant if I also incorporate some fitness into my day.

Sometimes, it’s not about the number on the scale. It’s about how you’re going to look and feel when you drop those extra pounds or get toned up.

It sounds hokey, but visualization works and keeps you in a positive mind frame as you have some tough days when following a plan isn’t easy.

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If you have a photo of yourself at your goal weight, consider keeping in in your purse or on your bathroom mirror.

Find a photo of someone (like in a magazine) else that’s about your height and age, as an inspiration. If they have a story of weight loss that resonates with you, even better.

Rip that photo out and so the same visualization – keep

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