Can I take a week off for vacation and not gain weight?

lilyvale68

I went on vacation in February and gained 9 pounds in 6 days. However, only 5 days after my return home it was gone. Don't worry about it. The point of vacation is to step out of your current world for a time.

funkycamper

During my vacation, I made healthier choices when I felt like it and splurged when I felt like it (and I splurged more often than not), walked a lot sightseeing but no other exercise, and gained 2# which were gone within a week upon my return.

Just enjoy yourself, exercise when you feel like it but don't let it take away from your vacation fun, and just get back on your program when you get home and you'll be fine.

mousepaws22

I just had 5 days off on holiday and I've actually lost a couple of pounds but I was running around after my 3 year old nephew and did my kettlebell 3 times. I ate whatever I wanted but that did include salads, veg and fruit for snacks.

qtiekiki

You won't undo all your hard work. I went on vacation to an all-inclusive resort in February, and did not gain weight. I didn't exercise, just lounged by the beach and pool. I ate as normal. So you will be fine.

ItsCasey

despite working out on vacay, I always manage to gain about 5 pounds. Quickly losing it once I get home, eat less sodium laden foods and cut back on the alcohol :ohwell:
Go, enjoy yourself.

This is what I was going to say. Due to the fact that it takes overconsuming by 3500 calories to gain even one pound, you are not likely at all to gain any significant amount of "real" weight on a 10-day vacation unless you are severely overeating and not getting any exercise at all. If you consume more alcohol and/or salty foods than normal, you are likely to retain water, which will show up on the scale as extra pounds, but it will come off quickly as you get back to your normal schedule.

Life is too short to be worried about your diet while you're on vacation. Ten days is not going to undo a year of hard work. Eat what you want in moderation, get some exercise, and relax.