To track/mindful or not

PlasticGains
PlasticGains Posts: 76 Member
in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
My family is on vacation for a week and I'm trying to lean bulk at the moment but everyone around me is enjoying large snacks meals etc... but I'm here nibbling on rice cakes. I sorta want to get off track but the thought of counting calories is bugging me. I know if I go off track my body will probably go off track but should I relax from calorie tracking and enjoy this food without any thought or just restrict myself and enjoy the beach etc...

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  • PlasticGains
    PlasticGains Posts: 76 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Bulking on rice cakes... pretty sure you're doing it wrong....

    Its snacking but they snack on cheetos etc..
  • PlasticGains
    PlasticGains Posts: 76 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Bulking on rice cakes... pretty sure you're doing it wrong....
    Should I just not think of calories on vacation?
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I've never heard of anyone bulking and eating rice cakes...bulking requires a calorie surplus
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    Yea I don't eat rice cakes bulking or cutting. You are on vacation, enjoy yourself. You don't have to eat your weight in Cheetos but relax a little. When I bulk I eat fairly nutritious with lots of fun foods to hit my goals.
  • funjen1972
    funjen1972 Posts: 949 Member
    I track everything, regardless of circumstances. I also allow myself some higher calorie days on special occassions. For vacations I certainly enjoy my food, but make choices that fit within my calorie allotment most of the time. I have what I want and don't deprive myself of anything. I usually add some extra exercise to compensate for any extra consumption.

    A lean bulk does not need to be depriving. Find nutritous delicious foods that fit within your goals.
  • CowboySar
    CowboySar Posts: 404 Member
    At least add a couple tablespoons of peanut butter to those rice cakes
  • PlasticGains
    PlasticGains Posts: 76 Member
    Bump
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    PlasticGains wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Bulking on rice cakes... pretty sure you're doing it wrong....
    Should I just not think of calories on vacation?

    i never track on holiday personally, but its up to you.
  • PlasticGains
    PlasticGains Posts: 76 Member
    bpetrosky wrote: »
    Perhaps have your mom buy you some more cakes?

    perhaps she doesnt?
  • PlasticGains
    PlasticGains Posts: 76 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    PlasticGains wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Bulking on rice cakes... pretty sure you're doing it wrong....
    Should I just not think of calories on vacation?

    i never track on holiday personally, but its up to you.

    Okey thx!!
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    PlasticGains wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Bulking on rice cakes... pretty sure you're doing it wrong....
    Should I just not think of calories on vacation?

    i never track on holiday personally, but its up to you.

    I don't either, but I do try to keep it reigned in a little bit. Plus I'm walking around a lot more, which usually makes up for any differences.

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