Help! Need advice-going on a cruise in 2 weeks!

[wlibbe]

Hey ya'll!

I am doing really well-with a lot of help from Raina My goal for today is to eat three meals--so I am really open to this "clean" way of eating.

My question is:

I am going on a cruise with my mom in 2 weeks-leaving on the 28th. Can you recommend a diet that would help me to lose the most amount of body fat possible. I know there is not much time but any info/advice would help. Anything I should avoid or anything that I should definitely eat?

Thanks so much!

 

[Temple]

Wlibbe -
Have been wondering about you.
Yes there are ways that you can drop a bunch of pounds in a couple of weeks - a couple of years ago I typed a similar post when I want to get into a pair of leather shorts by Sturgis (motorcycle rally) which was two weeks away. Did I get into the shorts - yes for like 5 hours. Keto dieting which will take off water and fat in a hurry has a rebound effect as soon as you put the carbs back in. Cruises = FOOD, by the second day of Sturgis I was retaining more water than the titanic and spent the next few days feeling bloated and miserable.

I would recommend that you stay the course. Your body is going to respond. Add some extra cardio for the next two weeks, drink lots of water as it will keep you from retaining water.
Have fun and enjoy yourself then get back in the saddle again when you get home.

 

[Bikini Mod]

Yea, what SHE said!

 

[wlibbe]

Thanks honey!

I am really trying to eat clean. It is not easy and my body is pretty much FREAKING OUT but I don't want to look like crap for this cruise and I am really scared about gaining on the cruise. Although there will be really healthy choices available-I just have to stick to it and resisit my urge to binge/purge. I think I will be okay because my Mom is going to be with me.

I am planning on eating fruit and maybe wheat toast or oatmeal for breakfast. Then I am going to try and eat as much seafood as possible-tuna, salmon, etc. and stay the hell away from midnight buffets and cheeseburgers and fries!

I am definitely stepping up the cardio over these next two weeks.

Thanks for your advice Temple!

 

[new@gettinbig]

Why wait till 2 weeks before an event to start worrying about losing weight? Did you not know about this trip ahead of time?? Why not eat clean for a longer period of time and maintain a weight you are comfortable at and then go from there....In 2 weeks you will drop some water but that is about it....there are no real miracles though...

 

[Temple]

You might want to add something like 1 whole egg scrambled with 4 whites to your breakfast. I always couple a protein with a carb to slow the insulin response. Protein is your friend, Low glycemic carbs are your friend, healthy fats are your friend. If you fall off the wagon on the cruise - OH Fricking Well....you now know what needs to be done and I have every confidence that you will do it. Can't wait to hear what you have to say a year from now- May God help the bulimic that runs into you LOL

 

[smoknjilly]

you will be happy to know that you should have many good food choices available on a cruise...

my aunt actually lost weight on her 2 week one to the mediterranean! She used the ship's gym every morning and ate lost of chicken and fish and veggies....

I think its the alcohol that kills ya....

 

[Temple]

New @ - she has but this is one of the gals from the thin board that has a bit to lose and is trying to get it straight now.

 

[wlibbe]

New@gettinbig-

If this would have been an option then I would have done that absolutely--the trip was just planned yesterday-spur of the moment thing. And like Temple said-I am attempting to recover from an eating disorder-I have actually already lost 50 pounds...I am just trying to do it in a healthy way now.

Temple-you are too funny sweetie! Thanks for sticking up for me!

smoknjilly-You are so right about that! I think I will be okay-I will just have to limit my little tropical drinks with umbrellas--sugar is a killer!

 

[Bikini Mod]

smoknjilly-You are so right about that! I think I will be okay-I will just have to limit my little tropical drinks with umbrellas--sugar is a killer!

Do you have ANY IDEA HOW MANY EMPTY CALORIES ARE IN ONE OF THOSE DRINKS?!

If you MUST drink (Yes, I MUST drink on occasion too - LOL!) opt for lite beer or drink vodka, gin, etc neat.... meaning no cream, oj, etc... or my personal favorite: TEQUILA! Chase with plenty of water. This will fill you up, put a decent amount of time between consuming drinks and keeps you from becoming dehydrated as alcohol is a diuretic.

Enjoy yourself - YOU WILL NEVER SEE THE PEOPLE ON THAT BOAT AGAIN MY DEAR... WHY SHOULD YOU GIVE A FLYING FAHOOTIE WHAT THEY THINK?!