Need advice for diet on vacation.....

[robes1]

I am training for my first figure competition taking place on October 13 2007. I am doing extremely well right now dropping body fat, 4% in 2 months and continuing to loose. My husband and I had a cruise booked for the first week of June (planned before I got this idea to compete). I plan on eating clean, I know it will not be a problem as the ships do have a variety of healthy foods to eat. My question is regarding drinking alcohol... Will it totally ruin me if I have, lets say the max would be 4 beers per day (3 day cruise) and I deduct the calories from my daily intake so that I am not going over my calorie limit for the day. Currently I am about 5-7 pounds away from my competition weight. When we get back I will still have a full 3 months until contest. Any thoughts??

Thanks so much :)

[lorabeann]

I am not training for a contest, but I would say no. I wouldn't take that chance. Maybe a martini at most. Plus, wouldn't you just feel horrible!? And the cruise ships probably have a pretty nice gym. Take advantage of that and enjoy the cruise!

[MissThing]

could you drink wine rather than beer?

[StartinOver-68]

Your contest is still pretty far out, the cruise is 3 days, it's a vacation......... Enjoy life.

[Angela R]

Your contest is still pretty far out, the cruise is 3 days, it's a vacation......... Enjoy life.

Agreed. Your competition is still 6 months away. Have a good time and enjoy yourself. Jump back on the bandwagon when you get home. Life's too short not to have treats, ESPECIALLY when you are not on a cut diet.

Good luck.