Vacation Worries

MrsK612

I joined the My Fitness Pal community 1 week ago today, and have lost 6lbs! I'm very happy with that, and know that the 1st week is abnormally high...and I'm OK with that. I would love to stick to my guns, but am nervous about my upcoming vacation. Starting tomorrow night, I will be in Las Vegas for a week. I love Vegas! But, I love to eat & drink too. Has anyone successfully vacationed and maintained their weight loss efforts?? Would love some feedback...
Thanks! Shannon

tallen3687

I just got back from a 6-day cruise. The food was unlimited. I did gain a few, but using the knowledge that I have gained from MFP, and being motivated enough to use the gym in the morning, kept me from gaining what I usually do. Plus, it is coming off faster than normal. A vacation is for fun, so in moderation, do what you want to do!!!

johcum43

Many restaurants provide nutritional information for menu items (you need to ask). Also, MyFitnessPal may provide information on specific restaurants, or at least menu selections. I check out options before selecting (to get the right combination of nutritional elements - it takes time, but your family will understand). You cannot control what you do not record (and checking beforehand spares you the agony afterward, and it is a good discipline). Restaurant food usually is very high in salt (which adds pounds with water retention). You can enjoy your vacation and eat healthy too.

BobbieJo_1977

I have had many a vacation on my journey! I drank a ton of water to start with. And then I focused on all the fun I was having. I also made sure I walked everywhere or did activities that burned a lot of calories. When it came to food, I ate the things I knew were going to keep me on track. For example:

breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, oatmeal, or a veggie omelet w/salsa

Lunch; any kind of LEAN meat like chicken breast, fish, pork loin. salads, baked potatoes w/ salsa instead of the regular toppings, & steamed veggies. Remember you CAN ask for your food to be prepared the way you want it! Unless of course it is buffet!

And then I would eat whatever I wanted at night within reason. I used to stress about what I would eat and when I started not caring about food so much I really saw a change in myself. remember food is fuel. just make sure you watch your portions. that is the biggest issue for most people,myself included! I just wear my belt tighter so I know exactly when I am not hungry anymore.
Anyway these are the things that helped me, and I have been successful! I am not far from my goal weight goal. I have 43 # and most of it is extra skin. I am having a thighplasty don on July 28 and my surgeon said he could take up to 20#! I still have to have the skin removed from my arms lower back and stomach, I am almost there!!

Good luck to you and have fun!

jgover

Use the gym at your hotel and you will be able to eat more