| Cruise vacations can make cruisers gain weight. The | | | | You can always choose these options if you are |
| reason is because there's an abundance of food | | | | worried about gaining weight and eating fatty foods. |
| available on board the ship. You will never go hungry | | | | These lighter options tend to use less salt and creamy |
| on your cruise and the majority of the food you will be | | | | sauces. Most cuisines are covered in sauces and salt |
| eating is not for the health conscience. Many cruise | | | | to cover up the less than fresh produce. |
| ships are focusing on buffet style and self serve dining | | | | Exercise! All cruise lines have a fitness gym and offer |
| halls. Many people do not have the self control that it | | | | plenty of exercise classes. The best way to lose |
| takes to eat portioned and healthy meals. When a | | | | weight is to get the heart pumping and do some |
| large amount of food is displayed for people, people | | | | cardio. Plus, if you exercise, you will be able to enjoy |
| will generally eat or take double the portion that they | | | | more food. If you do not want to be stuck in the |
| normally would eat (eyes are larger than the belly | | | | fitness center, there are plenty of on-shore activities |
| syndrome). Here are some tips to fight against gaining | | | | that you can participate in. Snorkeling and water sports |
| weight while on your cruise vacation. | | | | are a great way to burn excess calories. |
| Show some self restraint. Just because there's a | | | | Vegans and people who only eat organic food are |
| buffet and there's tons of food doesn't mean you | | | | kind of out of luck on cruise ships. Many cruise ships |
| have to eat the whole buffet line. The food will be | | | | use processed and canned fruits and fruit juice. |
| there everyday for seven days. Try to control how | | | | Vegans might have a hard time coping with the limited |
| much you eat and treat each meal like you would at a | | | | amount of food choices while cruising. Take all of |
| sit-down restaurant. | | | | these factors into considering when planning your |
| Many cruise lines have healthy and light eating options. | | | | cruise vacations. |