Are you lucky enough to be planning a cruise vacation? If so, you may have decided to lose some weight before you leave. Since part of the fun of being on a cruise is getting to eat anything you want at any time of the day, losing some weight is a smart move. Even if you're slim, preparing to lose some pounds might make you feel less guilty while you indulge on the ship. From a great exercise routine to checking out an ebook that features weight loss recipes, here are some ideas that might help you to get in shape for your upcoming cruise vacation:

Establishing An Exercise Program - Do you already exercise regularly? If so, just keep doing what you're doing already. If you are not exercising, think of starting a program that you will continue even after the cruise is a thing of the past:

• Are you a person that is self-motivated? If you are, then make a plan of doing something you enjoy. For example, if you absolutely hate to walk, then decide on doing something that will take its place. Dancing or swimming are two great exercise ideas for you to consider.
• If you are realistic enough to know that you won't exercise on your own, consider joining a gym or an exercise dance class. It might be even more fun if you ask a friend to join you.  
• Remember to reward yourself for each day that you stick to your exercise plan.

Find A Weight Loss Cookbook ebook - Perhaps you already have great recipes that you received from people like your mother, your mother-in-law and friends. However, if they are not weight-loss friendly, those recipes won't do you any good as you are trying to slim down for your cruise:

• Consider getting recipes from a weight loss ebook that will inspire you to prepare meals in a way that will prepare you to look great in a swimsuit and in your other clothes.
• As you browse the cookbook ebook, think about dividing recipes into sections. For example, find recipes for different ways that you can prepare vegetables. After all, eating raw veggies might get old pretty fast. However, if you have a low-calorie dip to accompany them, they'll have a different taste for you to enjoy.
• Do you have a sweet tooth? The fitness cookbook ebook will even have recipes that will make you feel like you're cheating, even though they are nutritious. 

It might be fun for you to take a before-and-after picture so that you can see the progress you make toward getting in shape for your cruise vacation. Contact a company like bikini fit fitness for more information and assistance.