Of course, it's OK. For me, though, exercising is key. The first cruise I went on three years ago, I didn't fit in my normal exercise. I walked a lot and went on excursions, but that didn't make up for indulging here and there. I went home six pounds heavier than when I left. Most of it was water weight, but it still bothered me. I ended up falling off the wagon as a result.
Last February I did fit my exercise in. This was key for me. At my weight and fitness level, not taking the elevators and walking around on the islands is not enough to keep the pounds off given the kinds of food to which one is exposed. I ate carefully, but splurged extravagantly two nights, and had an enormous cupcake one afternoon, and I still came home lighter than I left. I didn't feel I had missed out on anything by exercising, and I was very happy with myself when I stepped on the scale.
So, as I say, for me, well, I have learned that I absolutely must exercise to really feel free to enjoy my vacation. I'd rather get in my exercise and allow myself to have a dessert or two than not let myself eat anything off plan. But I certainly am not one to say you have to do so. It is, after all, a vacation. As long as you get yourself back in the game as soon as you get home, you'll be fine. And, if you are already sticking pretty much to plan, you have absolutely nothing to fear from the scale.
Last edited by Petite Powerhouse; 02-08-2012 at 01:19 PM.
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