What do you do when you’re on vacation?

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  • nhgirl30
    nhgirl30 Posts: 52 Member
    I try to be conscious of my food choices on vacation. I normally get a lot of exercise on vacation with all the walking around so I don't worry too much about that. Overall I just enjoy my time away, face the scale when I get back and get back on track as soon as possible.
  • lezabee
    lezabee Posts: 2
    •Your fist is about the same size as one cup of fruit or pasta


    •Your thumb (tip to base) is the size of one ounce of meat or cheese


    •Your palm (minus fingers) equals three ounces of meat, fish, or poultry


    •Your cupped hand equals one to two ounces of nuts or pretzels
  • pittielover23
    pittielover23 Posts: 268
    I am not going to log while on vacation, but I am not going to go completely crazy either ;) We are going to Hawaii, and we are very active vacationers, so I wont be lounging around much lol Historically, I have actually lost weight on vacation because I am much less likely to snack since we are so busy doing things. No boredum = no mindless snacking. You best believe I am having me some Mai Tais though!

    Our hotel does not have a gym or anything, but we will be doing a lot of hiking and swimming ect, so I am not too worried.
  • FitRodr
    FitRodr Posts: 353 Member
    First, I thought lifestyle change. Share a plate. This is forever & there will be many vacations. I like the food I eat now better than before so after I eat I usually feel good and accomplished. Find a way to move... run, walk, play in the water. It will all work out but I think throwing caution to the wind is not a good idea. Just saying, everyone see's it differently.

    Have a great time and most importantly relax
  • Jellyphant
    Jellyphant Posts: 1,400 Member
    for me, I have fun, eat some naughty things, YET keep in mind that I'll be paying for it when I return to reality, and just go from there. And when I come back? I just don't weigh myself and pick up from where I left off! No blood, no foul.
  • milaxx
    milaxx Posts: 1,122 Member
    I always lose weight on vacation. Mostly because I am more active. I say enjoy yourself, but don't go crazy on the diet and make it a point to get your water in.
  • busub
    busub Posts: 58
    Personally, I just eat. No counting, no fretting, just eat. Spent a week in Hawaii (my home state, so I ate everything I could that I can't get here in the mainland). But my tastes have changed for the better since starting my weightloss journey. Despite eating what I wanted, I've changed in that I crave more fresh foods rather than processed carbs. Lots of lean protein (c'mon, it was Hawaii, FISH), fresh fruit and veggies. I did not, repeat, did not, skimp on the beverages.

    I came home, expecting some damage and was happy to see it was only 3 lbs. However, prior to the vacation I was stuck in somewhat of a plateau. Since then (2 weeks ago), I've lost the excess 3 pounds, plus another 3. So there is a silver lining to it all.
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