sweetpea0509 Posted May 11, 2008 #1 Share Posted May 11, 2008 ch6Hi, my name is Hayley and I love to cruise and also eat! But, this year I have developed an eating disorder and I have two cruise this summer and one of them is in 2 weeks! I can not stop thinking about all the food options. Buffet, dining room, grill, chinese, 24 hr pizza and fro-yo and ice cream plus all the little snacks you can bring! I don't know what I'm going to. I am so worried it is going to destroy my vacation and I just keep saying ti's only a week, your on vaca, so enjoy yourself! BUT, my roomate is my aunt who also has an eating disorder! WHAT TO DO?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINEVIEW01 Posted May 11, 2008 #2 Share Posted May 11, 2008 That would depend on what your disorder is:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnys Posted May 11, 2008 #3 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I actively struggled from an eating disorder for 7 years. About 3 years later I went on my cruise. I refused to let myself obsess over food. I ate what I wanted but with moderation. I did not go to the gym because I was not sure if there were scales or not and I did not want to find out. IMHO, the best advice that I can give you is to remember how hard you have worked on yourself and it (the ED) is not worth it. Also, stay busy with the onboard activities and you will be surprised how well you can do. If you have any more specific questions you can email me. @ bbsuteratyahoodotcom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatingaway2525 Posted May 11, 2008 #4 Share Posted May 11, 2008 ch6Hi, my name is Hayley and I love to cruise and also eat! But, this year I have developed an eating disorder and I have two cruise this summer and one of them is in 2 weeks! I can not stop thinking about all the food options. Buffet, dining room, grill, chinese, 24 hr pizza and fro-yo and ice cream plus all the little snacks you can bring! I don't know what I'm going to. I am so worried it is going to destroy my vacation and I just keep saying ti's only a week, your on vaca, so enjoy yourself! BUT, my roomate is my aunt who also has an eating disorder! WHAT TO DO?!? Nothing has to ruin your vacation, or your life...email me please evamowry at cox dot net :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty_Breezes Posted May 11, 2008 #5 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Thank you for your replies! I really appreciate it! I think it will be ok. I have to eat what I want, I'M ON VACATION but I reallly don't know....I really hope it will be ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddyjo143 Posted May 11, 2008 #6 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I am an alcoholic in recovery and I go to the Friends of Bill W. meetings even when I am on a cruise. If my attitude were, I'm on vacation so I might as well drink (give in to my disease) then I wouldn't have a fun cruise and you might not either if you got in my way :eek:. I think you need to go on the cruise with the idea that you will manage your disorder the way you have been doing so at home. You can't take a vacation from your disorder. Get some support, hang in there and have a nice cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted May 11, 2008 #7 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I'm not sure what type of eating disorder you may have but one suggestion is to grab the small plate they use for their desserts and work with the small plate. You can't put much on it and if you are still hungry then grab another small plate. One thing that has worked for us here is we are now eating alot slower by putting down the fork and concentrating on what we are chewing by taking in the flavors, that gets me full right away. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea0509 Posted May 12, 2008 Author #8 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Thanks again for all your replies! It means alot! I hope you all have great cruises! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty_Breezes Posted May 12, 2008 #9 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I am sweetpea's mom. She is anorexic. So eating would be a good thing for her! Avoiding food for her is bad. Stacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgun8 Posted May 12, 2008 #10 Share Posted May 12, 2008 the best thing about a cruise to me is all the options. You can eat as much or as little as you want as often or as infrequently as you want. The portions at dinner are not so much that youwill gorge yourself...except for the prime rib. YUM So even if you eat half of every plate you wont feel stressed about it and you will enjoy every bite. If you eat all of every plate then you still wont feel stressed and still enjoy it. You are the one in charge of your consumption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea0509 Posted May 15, 2008 Author #11 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Just saying hi. Ihavn't been on for a few days because I have been busy with end of the year school stuff. Thank you for taking the time to read my posts and attempt to help me, it means alot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ala-kat Posted May 15, 2008 #12 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Never mind the fact that you need gas in your tank, the food is GOOD. You don't have to gorge yourself, but try the different dishes and enjoy the different flavors, if you can. Maybe several small meals instead of the usual three? I wish you every success in this difficult time in your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcCruiseDJ Posted May 16, 2008 #13 Share Posted May 16, 2008 To SweetPea0509: I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Just remember you are worth it!! ENJOY your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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