DIETS ON VACATION
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about what to do with your diet during a vacation. I have never been one to track food or bring a scale on vacation. To me, this is a time to step away from all of it and give yourself a break. BUT, this also doesn’t mean it is an all out free for all for myself. If you are one of those people who gets one taste of dessert and then can’t turn that need off when you get home, then you may need to handle vacation a little differently...You may need stay more on track if you think you are going to sabotage your progress. I can easily turn junk eating on and off and I know when it’s time to buckle down again. I am usually more than ready to get back to my routine because I know I feel better that way.
So as long as you are not consuming 4000+ calories a day you are not going to just gain back all your weight you lost. Even if you did this, it is likely water and not fat. You can’t gain pounds of fat in a week. So my first tip is not to weigh yourself 2-3 days after vacation and flying. There WILL be major WATER retention. You likely ate foods you aren’t used to eating and many times your bowels/digestion is not regular when away from home as well which can contribute to temporary weight gain.
I eat intuitively when gone. I aim to fill up eat plenty of protein and veggies for most of my meals. Eat till feel full and be done. I still am mindful of my home eating practices (eating egg whites instead of eggs, no butter on toast, no sauces/mayos on sandwiches). But I do allow myself to have treats here and there...alcohol, dessert, pizza all within moderation. Think 80/20 lifestyle.
No matter where I go, I bring a bag of snacks from home to have in my hotel room. This always consists of protein bars, rice cakes, pretzels so I have snacks available when I get hungry. You can eat those instead of late night pizza after a night of drinking. Have these types of snacks available for your flight as well.
Make sure you are meeting your water goals. Bring your home water bottle. This is always my biggest challenge. If you are hydrated you will less likely overindulge. Don’t forget the more water you drink, the less you retain.
I do not usually workout on vacation because I’m usually pretty active with my steps out seeing the sights. If the gym makes you feel better and doesn’t affect others plans than have at it. In conclusion, you really can’t mess things up with a week off. You likely won’t be losing fat this week unless fully staying committed to your plan...you have to be ok with that and mindful of that. Maintaining is still progress 😉 Hope these tips helped.
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