Please don’t fear temporary weight gain

This is very relevant for me too. We're heading off on a holiday soon to northern Europe and my god to I plan to eat ALL the sausages and salmon and potatoes and awesome buffet breakfasts and delicious baked goods. And all the beer and vodka too.

I keep having moments of anxiety about gaining weight, but I've been trying to remind myself that last year after my holiday I seemed to have gain 3 kg when I got home, but most of it was gone within 2 weeks, and probably mostly water weight. There are so many amazing places to walk to every day - we just don't bother with buses, trains or trams unless we have to, and that helps.

Also, long haul flights leave me puffed up like an air balloon for a day or two after I return, every single time. Can barely wear my wedding ring and shoes leaves dents in my feet. Attractive, I know, but it helps to keep in mind that it is not fat gain but a consequence of flying for 20+ hours! :P

I want to be able to enjoy my holidays for what they are - amazing adventures that I will remember for the rest of my life. I don't want to be worried about gaining a kilo here or there. It's easy enough to lose those when I get home, but I am trying to turn my mindset away from fearing that weight gain so much all holiday that I can't enjoy the time I have there.

Thanks for this post!

Thank you for this post. I was so worried about putting the weight back on when I go on holiday.

Yes this is a timely post--thankyou. I will soon be transfering to the beach here in Italy---Rome is hot and dusty in the summer. The locals all go away. I will not be logging, since we don't have internet there. I will be gone 2 months, so I will still be weighing myself everyday (I learned long ago it's dangerous not to). Last year was my first year on MFP, so I watched my portion size. I ate a little of everything though, and we eat out at least twice a week---the pizza is fantastic here, as is the seafood. I am active with housework, gardening,shopping on my bicycle, and cooking in the heat,laundry, plus walks on the beach and swimming. I have a "working" vacation, since the house is full of family. Last year I was able to maintain, and I hope to do the same this year. It's my break from counting calories. When I return mid-september I will try to lose that last 10 lbs. Wishing all of you a wonderful summer.