Canyon Ranch Spa menu is now available on board all ships of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Oceania Cruises and Cunard Cruises. I have been anxiously awaiting this addition since Canyon Ranch took over the spa services in December. My best friend works at Canyon Ranch and she has shared with me the holistic approach the company as to wellness. It is not about diet or exercise but rather lifestyle. Well,  knowing that my “lifestyle” on board is not what I would like it to be — not enough time for proper exercise, quality quiet time, spiritual nutrition or healthy food on demand — I was interested in at least trying to eat well ala Canyon Ranch. My diet on board is not that bad but it’s not that good either; I go without food for hours and then eat whatever is in front of me like a hungry dog – potato chips, Skittles, peanuts. So, I started to think, maybe I would try and eat only from the Canyon Ranch menu.

On Regent ships the Canyon Ranch menu is available in the Compass Rose for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is also available through room service and on the buffet in La Veranda. Each day the three meals total no more than 1500 calories; every meal has a complete breakdown of calories/fat/fiber.  Out of curiosity I tried a few selections and found the dishes to very good! Full of flavor – tasty, light and guilt free.

Before committing to what I am calling the Canyon Ranch Challenge, I have had my seasonal dose of Alaskan halibut burgers and berry pies. I am now ready. Because my schedule does not always allow me to “dine” I am going to ask for permission to eat and run. I will try to stick to the menu for at least two weeks.

I asked the Spa Manager what benefits I can hope to see at the end of that time. He said for most people it would be possible weight loss, lowered cholesterol, lowered blood pressure. Combined with exercise those benefits would be accelerated. To truly experience the Canyon Ranch program on board I asked if a guest can receive a personalized exercise plan to follow along with the meal plan. I also wanted to know if one has dietary restrictions or allergies can the menu plan accommodate substitutions. It will be interesting to report back how things go after two weeks. I will give you feedback on the dishes as well as recommendations if you want to try to take the Challenge. Stay tuned!

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