Rare Stockjock Posted February 14, 2023 #1 Share Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) I posted the message below on social media today. The funny thing is that I often lose weight on MSC European cruises. I know that is not how it is supposed to work, but it’s how it often works for me. I think I lost 5 pounds on my last cruise and I lost 5 pounds on the prior cruise as well. Has anyone else had this experience? “I got on the scale today, and it’s official, I have gained 4 pounds since I returned from my European cruise at the beginning of the year. What’s interesting is that many people gain weight on cruises, but I often lose weight. I think it’s because I am not snacking much, I am walking around a lot, and especially on the European cruises, the quality of food is better and they give you smaller portions.” Edited February 14, 2023 by Stockjock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare styles27 Posted February 14, 2023 #2 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Yup I lost 3lbs after 14 days on Divina last month but our step counts were crazy high @an avg of 15-20k a day. We also opted to take the stairs a lot vs squeezing into the crowded elevators. I had dessert every night too! lol Their desserts aren’t as sweet as the ones we’re used to though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted February 14, 2023 #3 Share Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) Paaaleese. I’d be ever so happy to lose weight on a cruise. Hasn’t happened yet. Maybe because I’m a girl or because I drink more of my calories than I eat. Idk. Just hasnt happened yet and I’m ready to hate on those who claim otherwise 😄 Edited February 14, 2023 by Georgia_Peaches 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kernow Posted February 14, 2023 #4 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Certainly never happens to me, I put on around 4 or 5 pounds on a 7 night holiday every time even though we walk a lot in port and I always do 2 miles around the track every day. Mind you I'm only small and am always watching what I eat at home so that I can splurge on holiday. I think it's all the cocktails on the ship that do it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted February 14, 2023 #5 Share Posted February 14, 2023 I am one of those that tends to lose weight on a cruise. I lost 1 lb (yes 1 whole lb) on our last 11 day cruise. I use to gain 5 to 7 lbs but as I age I find I don't gain the weight on a cruise anymore. I am able to eat dessert every night and eat what I want. Love it. I chalk it up to being older and moving more on a cruise than at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare skittl1321 Posted February 14, 2023 #6 Share Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) I have lost weight on every cruise I have been on. I don't snack all day like I often do at work, and I walk SO much more, because we use stairs constantly. Sadly, it has never been a permanent solution and I gain it quickly back at home. Edited February 14, 2023 by skittl1321 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingFox27 Posted February 14, 2023 #7 Share Posted February 14, 2023 There are now some of you with whom I can no longer be friends! Yes, we're definitely more active in a cruise, if the ports are intensive but all that yummy bread and pasta and pizza. And that's before the cocktails.... I'm blocking this thread, it's too depressing 🤣😂🤣 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare insidecabin Posted February 15, 2023 #8 Share Posted February 15, 2023 I tend to break even, eat more but exercise a lot more walking round the ships and ports. The MSC ships are big and if you do a bar at the front and one at the back that's a lot of steps I like a good walk about a few times a day if on the ship, long day ashore its park up to rest. Since our last cruise i have been dropping slowly by just eating a bit less, I suspect reaching a natural(for me) low point, next cruise could see that trend reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsTabbyKats Posted February 15, 2023 #9 Share Posted February 15, 2023 I was in a "fat group" several years back. The politically correct term would be "How To Lose Weight" class. One participant complained that she didn't lose anything. Not being a person who filters well or is politically correct...I told her the only way is to eat less and move more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoptom Posted February 16, 2023 #10 Share Posted February 16, 2023 I average losing nearly a pound a day onboard. I figure it's a combination of taking many more steps plus eating fish every day since I don't have to prepare it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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