Going on a cruise..how to track food w/o fitness pal?

[bashmom 36]

My family is going on a cruise to bahamas next week.. No phones or internet. How I can keep track of what I am eating?? I do not want to go over my calories..i am so scare to be tempted it will be so much food...

[marfar7 1,533]

I wouldn't even worry about it. Just have fun. I've been on 4 cruises in the past 3 yrs (was banded for almost 4 yrs) and never gained a pound. We ate in the dining room every morning and nite and the buffet for lunch. They have healthy choices in both (fish, chicken, salad bar, Soup, steak, fresh fruit, eggs, etc). They also have a gym (we looked at it once! )if you'd like to work out.

What line r u going on? We always go on Carnival and luv it. Never been to the East Coast cruises (have done 3 to Mexico -2 different areas - and the most recent in May to Alaska). We'd luv to do a Carribean or Bahama one, but alas the airfaire to Miami is daunting.

Have fun and don't worry about tracking. You'll stress yourself out. Your body will tell you when it's had enuf. Our first cruise I actually lost 2 lbs. Didn't know I got seasick till it was too late...hint: Ask your doc for a behind the ear Scopolamine patch (same stuff drs use the night before surgery for post surgery nausea)

Have fun!

[bashmom 36]

Thanks for the advice, we going on Norwegian Cruise , from NY to Florida then Bahamas .we went before to Bermuda and we loved it( ate a lot) now I am 11 weeks post op and I afraid to mess up. But I will follow your advice, try to do good choices and hit the gym!!

I will post my experience when I return , thanks!!

[Arts137 1,811]

you could always use paper and pen to write it down and stroke tally the liquids (if you want).

[MIJourney 490]

Just do what you've been doing. Eat Protein first and drink plenty of Water.< /p>

You won't be able to go "overboard" (hehehe) if you stick with your guidelines.

Have a great time!

[lia2013 9]

Ok. I am the cruise queen - I have 4 scheduled between now and January (which is part of the reason I can't have my surgery until January)

Anyway, call the cruise line special needs department. They will help set up a menu for you. They will make dishes low carb, sugar free Desserts, gluten free, lactose free - whatever you need they will help you.

[bashmom 36]

Ok. I am the cruise queen - I have 4 scheduled between now and January (which is part of the reason I can't have my surgery until January)

Anyway' date=' call the cruise line special needs department. They will help set up a menu for you. They will make dishes low carb, sugar free Desserts, gluten free, lactose free - whatever you need they will help you.[/quote']

Wow this is a great idea, thanks!

[bashmom 36]

Just do what you've been doing. Eat Protein first and drink plenty of Water.

You won't be able to go "overboard" (hehehe) if you stick with your guidelines.

Have a great time!

Thanks!

[marfar7 1,533]

Ok. I am the cruise queen - I have 4 scheduled between now and January (which is part of the reason I can't have my surgery until January)

Anyway, call the cruise line special needs department. They will help set up a menu for you. They will make dishes low carb, sugar free desserts, gluten free, lactose free - whatever you need they will help you.

I didn't even know they had a special needs dept. Not sure why it's necesary, however. They have plenty of healthy choices. I ate lots of fish, chicken and veggies. Even the endless buffet has healthy choices.

And carnival does a chocolate bar on one day of the cruise. Over 150 things of chocolate. A must do! You're on a cruise. Just enjoy yourself.

[bashmom 36]

I will try to enjoy! Thanks!

[lia2013 9]

I didn't even know they had a special needs dept. Not sure why it's necesary, however. They have plenty of healthy choices. I ate lots of fish, chicken and veggies. Even the endless buffet has healthy choices.

And carnival does a chocolate bar on one day of the cruise. Over 150 things of chocolate. A must do! You're on a cruise. Just enjoy yourself.

Well for example, I will be on "mushies" when I am on a cruise next February, So I am working with the special needs department to have small portions of very soft dishes prepared so that I can somewhat blend in with the rest of the table and be a part of the dinner festivities. Now, if I were farther along at that time and I could eat more foods, then you are right, it wouldn't be necessary to have a special menu.

[brittersmom 33]

How neat. I'm also 11 weeks post op and leave for a cruise sept 1 to Florida then Bahamas. Ive been stressing about getting sick cause I barely eat anything. I'm going to try my best to eat nothing but Protein to help keep my energy up

Good luck to you!!

[bashmom 36]

How neat. I'm also 11 weeks post op and leave for a cruise sept 1 to Florida then Bahamas. Ive been stressing about getting sick cause I barely eat anything. I'm going to try my best to eat nothing but Protein to help keep my energy up <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Good luck to you!!

What a coincidence, we are leaving on the 31st. Good luck to you too, have fun. I was sleeve on June 10th. So far I could eat anything except bread Pasta lettuce and beef... All in small portions. I trained myself to eye my plate and put only what I'll be able to eat because I have the clean plate bad custom ( thanks mom). Hopefully I'll be able to do that at the cruise but I'll miss my mu fitness pal .. Usually At the end of the day I check my Protein intake and drink a shake if I am too to short.,, paying for Internet at board is to expensive:-(

[marfar7 1,533]

Well for example, I will be on "mushies" when I am on a cruise next February, So I am working with the special needs department to have small portions of very soft dishes prepared so that I can somewhat blend in with the rest of the table and be a part of the dinner festivities. Now, if I were farther along at that time and I could eat more foods, then you are right, it wouldn't be necessary to have a special menu.

Ok, I see. I didn't know you know you would be on mushies. You haven't had ur surgery yet, then? I had no idea that the cruise line would make special dishes for you. I guess it's like the airlines serving Kosher meals or vegetarian meals. Have fun on ur cruise! They're amazing! Which line r u going on? we've done 4 cruises with Carnival and have absolutely no regrets (even tho they've been in the news alot lately!). We luv them!

[brittersmom 33]

What a coincidence' date=' we are leaving on the 31st. Good luck to you too, have fun. I was sleeve on June 10th. So far I could eat anything except bread Pasta lettuce and beef... All in small portions. I trained myself to eye my plate and put only what I'll be able to eat because I have the clean plate bad custom ( thanks mom). Hopefully I'll be able to do that at the cruise but I'll miss my mu fitness pal .. Usually At the end of the day I check my Protein intake and drink a shake if I am too to short.,, paying for Internet at board is to expensive:-([/quote']

I was sleeved June 11th and also can eat anything but bread, Pasta, rice, salad and beef. I'm lucky if I get 4 or 5 bites down at each setting. I can't do Protein shakes, they make me sick so I try sticking to only Protein foods. I love my fitness pal and am also going to miss my Internet while gone. Do you mind me asking how much you've lost so far?