What do you all do about going on holiday??

TinyBriony91
TinyBriony91 Posts: 15
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi there! I am just coming towards the end of my first week on this. I had a stone to lose in total, and this week I have lost 4 pounds, so 10 pounds to go. I'm 5ft6, active and sporty, I just like chocolate a bit too much!!!

My question is, what do you all do when you go on holiday? I am going on holiday tomorrow for 5 days and I am not sure how strict to be. I have been eating 1200 cals a day and eating back all of my exercise calories. In one way, I feel like I am on holiday and I should just enjoy myself while I am away, and get straight back on it when I am back. But on the other hand, I am slightly concerned that because I have only been doing it for a week, any progress I may have made will go down the pan.

What do you all do?

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  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    I have the MFP app on my phone, so I log when I'm out of town. It's hard to get exercise because you're out of your routine, but if I know there's wifi, I bring my computer and do stuff from online. Think there's no reason I can't enjoy myself and stay conected to my higher plan. Maybe recalculate intake for mainenance level for the week to give yourself some leeway.
  • TinyBriony91
    TinyBriony91 Posts: 15
    Thanks :) I have the app on my phone too so the logging part isn't the problem, more how strict to be!
  • Branstin
    Branstin Posts: 2,320 Member
    You could earn calories beforehand by exercising or eat at your calorie maintenance level so you won't gain.
    More importantly, it is a time to relax and have fun so do it.
  • clambert1273
    clambert1273 Posts: 840 Member
    Nothing... I go on vacation and enjoy it...
  • softwind
    softwind Posts: 573 Member
    Try to make good choices, but treat yourself. You can get right back on track when you get home.
  • jfauci
    jfauci Posts: 531 Member
    When I am away, I more or less stick to my eating plan. I may have a few treats here and there, but I always try to offset those calories with a work-out. You will find that others give themselves total freedom to eat whatever. It really is a ersonal choice. HAve fun.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Get some exercise everyday --walking is good.
    Try to get some low calorie choices that fit into your plan.
    Have a good time.
  • cbhubbybubble
    cbhubbybubble Posts: 465 Member
    I went to Vegas for a week when I was about a month into starting. Being early in my start, it could have been a good excuse to go off the rails, so I wanted to stay mostly on track. I just made a point of making the best choices I could in restaurants. It's not easy when eating out, but I tried to eat smaller portions, trade in the fries for salad with dressing on the side, etc. I allowed myself one nice no counting meal and had to allow myself to indulge in Bailey's coffee in the mornings. Fortunately, there's a lot of walking in Vegas, so it helps burn off some of the calories. I managed to come home with a 1lb loss that week.

    That said, you've only got 10 lbs to lose, so setting yourself back for 5 days won't be too big of a deal. Go enjoy your holiday and make sure you get back on the horse when you return. Don't be too strict on yourself, but make good choices where you can.
  • TinyBriony91
    TinyBriony91 Posts: 15
    Go enjoy your holiday and make sure you get back on the horse when you return. Don't be too strict on yourself, but make good choices where you can.


    Cbhubbybubble - Ironic you should say that, seeing as I do own a horse and riding is my main form of exercise, ha!


    Thanks everyone, it is great to hear what other people do. I think I will try to make sensible choices, but will treat myself a bit seeing as it is so rare for me to go away.
  • woolfman72
    woolfman72 Posts: 25 Member
    I will be going on vacation for a week. I plan on making better choices but still enjoying myself. I have already planned a trip to cold stone creamery for a nice big ole scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream. But we are going to spend 4 days walking around theme parks. So atleast i will get a little exercise in.
  • michelleepotter
    michelleepotter Posts: 800 Member
    I think going to maintenance is a fantastic plan. You can enjoy yourself a bit more without undoing your hard work.

    Also, my general eating plan is pretty simple. I actively seek out foods that are good for me, that I enjoy, and when I want something that's not as healthy, I just eat a little bit less of it than I used to. I try to stick to that basic plan, even on holidays and vacations.
  • cbhubbybubble
    cbhubbybubble Posts: 465 Member
    Then definitely get back on the horse...literally and figuratively:laugh:

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