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The other week I was asked to review a 6 day cruise around the Med, so of course I said yes. Because, a free cruise? With one of my favourite blogging friends? Yes please!

There was a little note in the cabins saying the average weight gain is between 7 and 14lbs. I was 9st11 when I boarded that ship, and I knew I'd likely gain a bit, so I hammered it out at the onboard gym every day that we were at sea and had a sauna and stayed active.

I put on 8lbs! in a week! Eight whole pounds! Gutted!

I did drink a lot of wine, and eat a fair bit of food, and the aircon made me SO thirsty that I think a lot of it will be water weight. But I have to say, I was shocked at that outcome. So needless to say I am hardcore back on 5:2, and have signed up for another exercise class to help shift it.

So let that be a lesson for you. Cruises = not good for weightloss!

Am sure it will come off as quickly as it went on - don't worry

Well you have the tools to repair the damage
I've just returned from holiday full of waterweight + carbs and bet i can beat that gain tomorrow Sue.

Oops! Hope you had a brilliant time, apart from that though! Don't fret too much - you know you can get the weight back off again

Never fear gal, I put on 1kg over the weekend, thanks to some fabulous homemade currys - came straight back off with a fast........HAVE FAITH

Mmm, I think I'd swap an 8lb gain for a week's Med cruise....

It was too good an opportunity to turn down so don't beat yourself up about it. Just get back into your 5:2 routine and you'll soon shift the excess poundage.

Mmm, I think I'd swap an 8lb gain for a week's Med cruise....

@PennyForthem I so agree especially when we know just how to shift the excess

I bet you had a fantastic time!

I recently spent 5 days on a cruise and just enjoyed the food, drink and activities without fear or regret. I knew I'd gained - pants tight, uncomfortable in my own skin... I wasn't brave enough to step on the scales.

The week I returned i was back at 5:2, but I counted calories for 7 days straight - fast and feast, ensuring I was within my TDEE on the 5 days. When I finally got on the scales I was at pre holiday weight and my clothes and me felt great! So that's now my plan for managing holidays - enjoy and relax and then come home to a week of counting to get me reset and back on track.

It's great to have the tools to manage my weight while still enjoying everything I want to!

I'd never want to count calories every day, but just for a week to ensure I have a carefree holiday seems a small price to pay

We are going to Ypres in November, via Hull to Rotterdam. Two nights on board... two meals and Belgian chocolate into the bargain. What's not to like about 5 2?
Not quite a cruise, more a mini break!

Awww you guys! *hugs you all*

THANK YOU for your kind words xxx

Hi:

Eight pounds a week? No problem: 5-2-diet-chat-f6/the-scale-tale-t7660.html?hilit=scale tale#p87410

Hope you had a great time!

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Bugger, we've booked a ten day Alaskan cruise for next May. Note taken, will be doing all I can before then in order to make the most of it!!!!!!!!!!

I've always found that the weight gained quickly, goes quickly. It's the stuff we've been carting around for years that is tough to shift!

I don't reckon you'll have a problem. The seven strict days plan sounds reasonable enough to manage, and the cruise was surely worth a few lbs, since it didn't cost you ££

If it makes you feel any better, when I got married first time around, we had three weeks ultra all inclusive in Jamaica. I came back over two stone heavier!

Good for you girl!
I am glad you embraced that cruise and enjoyed it to the full
Life is too short,why cruise and not enjoy all it has to offer?
Now youre back and will soon drop that eight pound,it will come off quickly coz youre tackling it immediately x