beachmad123 Posted January 4, 2020 #1 Share Posted January 4, 2020 On 16 nights I gained 5lbs My husband lost 4lbs . what's the record Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peardrop Posted January 4, 2020 #2 Share Posted January 4, 2020 It’s not unusual for me to gain a stone on a 7 day cruise, particularly if we have enjoyed many cocktails and lovely desserts! However I find the bulk of this drops off within a couple of days of getting home, as much of it is water weight...not sure why this happens at sea, but my feet tend to swell and I know I’m holding on to water. Once that drops off I’m left with a 5/6lb actual weight gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzysdad Posted January 4, 2020 #3 Share Posted January 4, 2020 I normally weigh 15 stone, on my last cruise (10 nights) I put on a full stone, lost it once I'd been back to work for a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted January 5, 2020 #4 Share Posted January 5, 2020 10 hours ago, beachmad123 said: On 16 nights I gained 5lbs My husband lost 4lbs . what's the record Is your husband OK? 😊 I have never heard of anyone losing weight on a cruise without being ill... Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmad123 Posted January 5, 2020 Author #5 Share Posted January 5, 2020 yep only eats when he is hungry rarely eats dessert . Never overheats never heard him say I wish I hadn't eaten that unlike his wife ! just says I would be eating that because its there not because I'm hungry but happy to watch me munch away . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted January 5, 2020 #6 Share Posted January 5, 2020 13 minutes ago, AndyMichelle said: Is your husband OK? 😊 I have never heard of anyone losing weight on a cruise without being ill... Andy If you only eat one plate of food and don't keep going back for more, maybe you could lose weight 😉 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmad123 Posted January 5, 2020 Author #7 Share Posted January 5, 2020 looks revolting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangoqueen Posted January 5, 2020 #8 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I can either lose a pound or gain a pound. Although drinking more alcohol on holiday than I do at home I am definitely having less car sweets, evening chocolate and crisps! I usually weigh myself daily first thing in the morning and my Fitbit records the info. I’ve just looked back at info for last February immediately before and after our 2 week Britannia cruise in the Caribbean and thought it interesting on the loss of body fat during the holiday.......all that swimming, dancing and lack of sugar paid off.......but not for long. I have to say a bit heavier this year but have a month to cut back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted January 5, 2020 #9 Share Posted January 5, 2020 3 hours ago, AndyMichelle said: Is your husband OK? 😊 I have never heard of anyone losing weight on a cruise without being ill... Andy I always lose weight on a cruise. I get far more exercise, walking about in port, climbing stairs, just generally being active. I usually lose about 2 pounds. My husband doesn't gain any. I find 2 courses plenty for dinner, I love salads for lunch, and I don't do cooked breakfasts, cos I don't like them. I don't do desserts, don't have a sweet tooth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted January 5, 2020 #10 Share Posted January 5, 2020 1 minute ago, jeanlyon said: I always lose weight on a cruise. I get far more exercise, walking about in port, climbing stairs, just generally being active. I usually lose about 2 pounds. My husband doesn't gain any. I find 2 courses plenty for dinner, I love salads for lunch, and I don't do cooked breakfasts, cos I don't like them. I don't do desserts, don't have a sweet tooth. You and I are total opposites Jean. I spend the whole cruise thinking about what I am going to eat next... I don't gain much weight though as I do exercise. Andy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted January 5, 2020 #11 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Andy, you live to eat and I eat to live!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted January 5, 2020 #12 Share Posted January 5, 2020 1 minute ago, jeanlyon said: Andy, you live to eat and I eat to live!! Yes, but only on cruises... 😊 Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryincork Posted January 5, 2020 #13 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I gained about 3/4 of a pound on the cruise. I take the stairs and do a lot of walking during the day. I don't drink that much alcohol, which is the hidden calories on the cruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SargassoPirate Posted January 5, 2020 #14 Share Posted January 5, 2020 32 minutes ago, jeanlyon said: I always lose weight on a cruise. I get far more exercise, walking about in port, climbing stairs, just generally being active. I usually lose about 2 pounds. My husband doesn't gain any. I find 2 courses plenty for dinner, I love salads for lunch, and I don't do cooked breakfasts, cos I don't like them. I don't do desserts, don't have a sweet tooth. Me too. I take the stairs whenever possible, walk the promenade at least twice a day for a mile or two, AND figured out a long time ago that cruising is not an eating contest. I usually come home 3-5 pounds lighter, depending on the length of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted January 5, 2020 #15 Share Posted January 5, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, AndyMichelle said: You and I are total opposites Jean. I spend the whole cruise thinking about what I am going to eat next... I don't gain much weight though as I do exercise. Andy I put on 4 pounds on our 15 night Princess cruise but was in the gym every day. On a Royal Caribbean 7 day cruise I put on 7 pounds because our loyalty affords us a loyalty lounge with 3 hours of unlimited free drinks every night.🍺🍾😃 Edited January 5, 2020 by grapau27 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Deeliteful Posted January 5, 2020 #16 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I average about 7lbs gain in a week. Can’t take the stairs and alcohol is definitely the no.1 culprit for me. My feet (indeed body) swell on a cruise too. weight comes off very quickly once I am home 😱🤞 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmad123 Posted January 5, 2020 Author #17 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Looks like its not unusual to lose weight Obviously self control and exercise play there part or lack of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted January 5, 2020 #18 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Yes I agree there. I could have a pizza for lunch every day, but I don't. Also I love fish which is far lower in calories than a piece of beef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted January 5, 2020 #19 Share Posted January 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Deeliteful said: I average about 7lbs gain in a week. Can’t take the stairs and alcohol is definitely the no.1 culprit for me. My feet (indeed body) swell on a cruise too. weight comes off very quickly once I am home 😱🤞 +1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted January 5, 2020 #20 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I lost 4 pounds on my xmas/new year cruise. My practice nurse will be pleased, only 38 pounds to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarquin Posted January 7, 2020 #21 Share Posted January 7, 2020 I always lose weight. 2k after a 7 dayer last June. My daily routine at home is drive to work, sit on backside in front of computer all day, drive home and sit around most nights. Eating like a horse and drinking like a fish is countered by walking back and forth round the ship, getting off at every port and general sightseeing. Probably says more about by need for more exercise at home. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmad123 Posted January 7, 2020 Author #22 Share Posted January 7, 2020 You have just made me realize my weight gain is obviously because I eat more and drink more although I walk alot to , but my husband's weight loss is although he eats more than at home he walks more in comparison to being at home or work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john watson Posted January 7, 2020 #23 Share Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) Can any woman explain to me why, when ladies weigh themselves they take their ear rings off. I am not necessarily talking about "I speak your weight" machine type equipment. The problem should not be as bad for women that gain weight as it is for men that gain weight because they cannot simply buy a smaller bikinis for the second week. Regards John Edited January 7, 2020 by john watson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted January 9, 2020 #24 Share Posted January 9, 2020 On 1/5/2020 at 6:04 PM, Deeliteful said: I average about 7lbs gain in a week. Can’t take the stairs and alcohol is definitely the no.1 culprit for me. My feet (indeed body) swell on a cruise too. weight comes off very quickly once I am home 😱🤞 Water retention is worse with the more alcohol. It's dehydrating. Take more Water!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denarius Posted January 9, 2020 #25 Share Posted January 9, 2020 I usually gain about a quarter of a stone on a two week cruise, and lose it within a couple of weeks of returning home. Put it down to eating proper breakfasts - at home its a pot of yoghurt and a coffee - and more puddings. Beer might have something to do with it as well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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