I haven't been on a cruise since I started my journey to be healthier but we have done a few land vacations now, including ones with a large group of people that typically includes a lot of eating and drinking. I make sure to eat a good, protein filled breakfast. If I do splurge on eggs benedict, which is a favorite of mine, I have 1 not 2. I also go light on the sauce 9I ask for it to be served on the side). If splurge on breakfast skip any sweets throughout the day. I eat either a light lunch or a light dinner, depending on what we have going on that day. On a cruise I would probably eat the light lunch. Luckily I do really like salad, so that is usually my goto. On a cruise ship though, sometimes options are more limited. A chicken sandwich or a burger without the bun is another easy meal. When we do our cruise, I do plan on letting myself order pretty much whatever I want provided I have not overindulged the rest of the day. I will continue to avoid bread, potatoes, rice and pasta though. But if I want the appetizer I do plan on ordering it and I will order dessert but I wont order two.
While traveling we do stay pretty busy. On our last vacation we averaged 24,000 steps a day so that helps. I did hit the gym twice on that trip too. I plan on going to the gym on sea days for our cruise.
I bought a water bottle that has a fruit infuser in it and I load it up with lemon, strawberries or whatever fruit is available to give my water a bit a flavor. This helps on days when everyone is drinking fun drinks by the pool. I do allow myself 2 drinks a day while on vacation, though I rarely drink at home anymore. I have found that for me, I would rather have the drinks in the evening. So I avoid the sugary blended drinks and have a glass of wine or a mixed cocktail with dinner. Usually the one drink with dinner is all I really need and I am okay with sparkling water with lemon or lime if we end up having a late night drink. I am hoping I will be able to keep this up. Our next cruise will be on RCCL and I think not buying a drink package and their high prices on alcoholic drinks will help keep me in line there. Soda was the hardest thing I have had to give up so I refuse to go back to drinking it. I know if I even have one soda it will be over and I will be gulping it down again.