Vacation = Fear of Impending Doom
atldrew
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This summer I am headed to the beach for a week and am already worried about "falling off the wagon" so to speak. I will be away from my routine, my gym, etc. There will be lots of restaurants and many chances to say "aww heck, I'm on vacation". How do you all deal with this temptation? What is the best way to not be so far (physically & weight) from where I left off that when I get back that I don't even want to start again?
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Love to see the responses! my birthday is coming up...nights out and meals...so no idea how I will cope0
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last year for the summer I went to San Diego to visit friends and go to Comic-con. I ate bad but still dropped 7 lbs. during my 12 days there. what did I do?
1) tracked what I ate but I upped my calories to maintence.
2) drank mostly water for almost all my meals
3) walked everywhere.0 -
yep I agree with other poster... stick to lots of water and walk wherever you can. It doesn't have to spell doom if you plan for what you'll eat and then get some activity in. Swim or run on the beach and walk to local restaurants when you can. Have a great vacay! I leave tomorrow for a fun long weekend of zip-lining and white water rafting (which burns a ton of calories) so I'll be eating well after that.
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last year for the summer I went to San Diego to visit friends and go to Comic-con. I ate bad but still dropped 7 lbs. during my 12 days there. what did I do?
1) tracked what I ate but I upped my calories to maintence.
2) drank mostly water for almost all my meals
3) walked everywhere.
I'm visiting family in October and I'm going to do this. Thanks for the info!0 -
I am going on vacation next month. My plan is to eat maitenance (track foods the best I can) and lots of walking.0
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My goal every year is to be the rebel! Be the person that actually loses weight on vacation. I try to add in extra exercise with the family by walking, playing, swimming.... It is a great feeling to come back to home and work and tell people that you lost weight on vacation. They will be in awe!
Sounds easy on paper. It is not when putting into practice though. But, my best motivation was to "not be that guy!" Best of luck, make good choices, indulge a little each day, make it an active vacation with lots of fun. OH! Drink lots of water!0 -
last year for the summer I went to San Diego to visit friends and go to Comic-con. I ate bad but still dropped 7 lbs. during my 12 days there. what did I do?
1) tracked what I ate but I upped my calories to maintence.
2) drank mostly water for almost all my meals
3) walked everywhere.
This - walk everywhere! We did three weeks in Australia, ate all kinds of meals, from super healthy to super greasy. The key for us was 90% of what we drank was water, and we walked anywhere we could. Came home, same weight as when we left, which considering we ate our way through Sydney, was a major accomplishment!
Reach for a piece of fruit instead of a candy bar, a salad with that Big Mac instead of the fries, water instead of Coke. All adds up, and you'll come out ahead.
Oh, and enjoy your vacation! A big key in weight loss and maintenance is getting a good night's sleep. Rack up some rack time!0 -
I just went on vacation for a few days. Ate as much as I wanted, but stuck to mostly meats, fish, fruits, and veggies. Made sure to get in enough water. And walked a lot. Even though I couldn't log my calories for 5 days, I still had actually lost a pound when I got home.0
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This summer I am headed to the beach for a week and am already worried about "falling off the wagon" so to speak. I will be away from my routine, my gym, etc. There will be lots of restaurants and many chances to say "aww heck, I'm on vacation". How do you all deal with this temptation? What is the best way to not be so far (physically & weight) from where I left off that when I get back that I don't even want to start again?
When I go on holiday, plenty of walking, running and swimming burns the calories and I also keep in mind that I worked hard enough to lose the weight, it would be a shame to spoil it.
I also drink what I wish when on holiday, eat three meals per day but I do NOT have dessert. I also rarely have "seconds".
Other than the above, there is not much more I can do when on holiday. The last time I went I did all the above and came back and had only put on two and a half pounds over the two weeks holiday. That two and a half pounds and more came off within the first week back when I reverted back to my diet.
I always take the holiday as a challenge to see what is the least I can gain lol0 -
I too was scared of this.I went on a 10 day vaca. in April and was able to lose 5lb.I cooked most of my meals and used the Calorie King to chose what food to eat out.I didn't have access to the gym but,i walked up hill everynight and was shocked that i actually lost.
I'm going on vaca. again June 6-16th and i already have all my meals planned,snacks packed and i'll just find somewhere to walk.Most important my cabin has wifi so i can log my food.LOL
Have fun!Hell,if you just don't gain that would be great::happy:0 -
If you are staying in a hotel with a fitness room, use that. I have had good luck on my past several trips to stay in places (through Hotwire) with treadmills, elliptical machines, etc. Or walk, run, etc. Keep tracking the food and make the best possible choices you can. Good luck and have a good trip!0
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Im going away too, all inclusive so as much food and drink as i want! There is a gym at the hotel, but i doubt ill get there as im taking my kids. Im not going to let this ruin my holiday, im going to stick to salads and fruit, which i enjoy anyway. Ive asked for a higher floor room and im going to use the stairs instead of the lifts, walk a lot, and aqua aerobics is always offered in this type of hotel. Im hoping ill stay the same weight and im wearing my tighter clothes at the beginning of the week in case i gain!0
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Set your goals to 'maintenance' and carry on logging
You'll probably be pleasantly surprised at how much you can indulge, without blowing it...which, in turn, helps keep you positive and on track :)x 0 -
Every year we go on vacation we find a gym and they usually let us pay by a daily basis. If there is no gym close get up every morning or in the evening (or both) and go for a walk or run on the beach. I mean what better scenery for a walk. Just because there are going to be alot of places to eat doesn't mean you can't make smart choices. When we go on vacation we go to the store and get heathly food and snacks we don't buy junk if it isn't in the condo then we won't eat it out of sight out of mind. It is all mental!! You can do it and have a great vacation!0
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Great response. I went to Disney world and tracked my calories on iPhone. I wasn't obsessed with tracking as I usually am. But did as stated above and maintained. For me that's incredible because I'm hypothyroid and will gain 5 lbs easily. Enjoy your vacation and see it as an opportunity for your new self.last year for the summer I went to San Diego to visit friends and go to Comic-con. I ate bad but still dropped 7 lbs. during my 12 days there. what did I do?
1) tracked what I ate but I upped my calories to maintence.
2) drank mostly water for almost all my meals
3) walked everywhere.0 -
I could have posted this myself tody.
I have yo yo my entire life. Last night, I actually had a nightmare about going off my program on vacation.
For me, I've decided that I need to stay on program. It's the only way I will end this yoyo lifestyle.
Not sure what beach you are going to but whenever I am "at the beach" I always eat fresh grilled fish and lots of fruit.
Also, beaches are great for exercise. Walking, playing football, volleyball, or even just paddle ball. Boogie boardng.....
you can do this! If drinking comes into it, allow yourself a certain amount per day and drink water in between.
We can do this!!!!!!
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
Debbie
I'm leaving for 5 days of camping today.0 -
Thanks for all the ideas and support!! I am planning on getting up early and doing some fast walking on the beach. Since we are renting a house I am not sure there will be a gym nearby but I can still walk...before the kids are up, after they are asleep, during the day.
Thanks too for the water idea. I'm not a drinker but I do love me some sweet tea. :-)0 -
Thanks for all the ideas and support!! I am planning on getting up early and doing some fast walking on the beach. Since we are renting a house I am not sure there will be a gym nearby but I can still walk...before the kids are up, after they are asleep, during the day.
Thanks too for the water idea. I'm not a drinker but I do love me some sweet tea. :-)
You also have a perfect opportunity to run on that beach too, interval sessions or just jogging on there.
lol I bet you come back and have lost weight :oD
Have a fantastic holiday!0 -
Please give us an update on this thread when you get back no matter what. Knowing what worked and did not work for you can help us all 0
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Find a gym or make a point of exercising every morning. Eat at maintenance and allow yourself to have fun without going overboard. You can surround yourself with great food anytime, not just on vacation, so don't let that be an excuse to go crazy.0
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Enjoy your vacation!!! Just if opportunities arise to walk instead of driving than do that to help burn some calories from the dining out. If you are going by a beach, that is great exercise to walk along the water. Take the steps at the hotel versus the elevator.0
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This summer I am headed to the beach for a week and am already worried about "falling off the wagon" so to speak. I will be away from my routine, my gym, etc. There will be lots of restaurants and many chances to say "aww heck, I'm on vacation". How do you all deal with this temptation? What is the best way to not be so far (physically & weight) from where I left off that when I get back that I don't even want to start again?
Hey, I just got back from a week long vacation from Florida and I was able to stay on the wagon. It is all about working with what you have to deal with. For instance, we ate at fast food places or restaurants for most of the trip. What I did was try and eat the healthiest options they had (deli sandwiches, salads, grilled chicken, vegetables, etc...). I also do P90X but I could not do it in Florida but we did do many hours of walking which burned a lot of calories. Just try to do your best given the vacation and you will be fine!0 -
I always lose on vacation pretty much no matter what I eat because I think I'm much more physically active during the day. We generally walk everywhere, if it's a warm or sunny location we're swimming, snorkeling, playing in the water, sometimes we hike, etc.
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I just went through this last week...It was just a four day trip but I was terrified I would fall back into my old ways. Here is what happened....I took tons of healthy snacks, (9hr car ride) upped my calories to maintenance for the week, drank water with all of my meals, made healthier choices when dining out, made sure the hotel had a fitness center (which turned out crappy so I jogged laps around the parking lot in the evenings) AND was amazed that I didnt miss the JUNK I used to consume, even on vacation... It truely is a life style change not a 'diet"
Oh & even when a few of the people that were in our group made snide comments like "one day isnt going to kill you" I smiled and thought your right it isnt and stuck with my choices!
GOOD LUCK TO YOU, YOU CAN DO IT!0 -
I'd say, make the best of what you have and be ready to compromise.
It's to expect that you won't be able to stick to your gym routine most of the time, so compensate with loads of walking, swimming since you're going to be on a beach, run outside if that's your thing and if it isn't too hot... Do body weight exercises such as push-ups, burpees... I'm new at the workout thing, so I can't suggest many, but I'm sure you can think of some others.
Same goes for food. Since you won't be able to cook at least most of the time, pick the best option you have available. Drink mostly water, go for grilled meat or fish, fresh salad with dressing on the side, pick whole-grain if it's there, enjoy the high-calorie goodness but always order the "small", fresh fruit is always there. Fill up on whatever healthy you can find and enjoy a small treat of whatever you feel like. Have an ice-cream or an iced tea if you want it, just don't have both in the same day.
And most important of all, don't forget to have fun!0 -
Hi Everyone. So glad to see everyone encouraging each other. I've been bouncing around SO close to my goal (and training for a marathon which surprisingly makes dropping lbs HARDER).
I'm so close to the goal but I'm going away on Vaca for the long weekend. Push me!
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I went on a Caribbean vacation last week for 6 days. I think I look better AFTER the vacation although I did eat way more than usual and drank way more alcohol than usual.
I stuck to eating fish, eggs and other seafood, lots of coconut water, lots of fresh veggies and fruits, about 8-10 mangoes per day (I love love love mangoes) no cheese/bread/potato/milk/milk products/added sugar.
Coconut water is amazing! It fills you up like solid food, not like water. My hunger doesn't go away after lots of water.
The choice of food was amazing! Hardly any processed foods and an amazing number of fruits and veggies. I also swam for 1-2 hours every morning and evening, went hiking, ziplining, street partying and long walks on the beach. We also walked everywhere since taxis were too expensive. So that helped.
The best part is, I'm craving fresh fruits and fish since I got back. Not once since I got back have I had a craving for chips, cheese, noodles, and the other unhealthy stuff I'm always craving for 24/7!
Today I'm back to calorie counting and gymming
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We went to Spain and Czech Republic last summer, and I knew I would eat and drink my way to bliss every day. Since beer is one of the main products in C.R., the government supports its price, and it is cheaper than water at restaurants! However, we walked everywhere. By my husbands pedometer, we averaged 10 miles per day. We rented an apartment in the downtown area of each city we stayed in, and walked to almost all of the sights. If you walk a lot, you can even walk off delicious Czech beer! :drinker:0
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