Tips for not gaining while on vacation?

Half potions. When I over to friends for dinner I tell myself 'wine, appetizer, or dessert' but not ALL 3. Be active go walks. Go light for breakfast and dinner

This won't help you, but when I go on vacation, there are no rules and I just enjoy myself. Life's short. Enjoy yourself, and when you get home, get back to it.

Bingo.

just eat sensibly. I'd suggest getting 3 square meals in a day, to alleviate some of the temptation to snack on crap all day long.

But most of all, have a great time!

Run in place while eating (just kidding). A few days of eating won't hurt in the long run.

I'd usually plan what I ate ahead of time, or if that wasn't possile I'd settle for sensible portions, stay hydrated and get some exercise in whenever you can.

This won't help you, but when I go on vacation, there are no rules and I just enjoy myself. Life's short. Enjoy yourself, and when you get home, get back to it.

Yep, this.

Just got back from vacay! Enjoy yourself, make good choices when you have a choice. For example my mom makes awesome French toast I had a small portion. The next day found a recipe for low fat egg bake and made that . My hubby and I went hiking and that morning at the hotel, we had egg white omlets instead of regular and no French toast that day ,cuz it wasn't my moms. Walked a ton, drank water and sometimes I did eat without thinking, but it was a great vacay!

Portion control and if possible bring some of your own healthy food (yogurt, fruits, veggies, low cal snacks/packs, etc) Also find ways to exercise everyday. You say it's a beach house, why not try getting in at least 20 minutes each day walking or jogging on the beach?

Really, this journey is very much 'to each their own' but if I stick to the mentality of "just because it's THERE, doesn't mean *I* need t eat it" works ok. Yeah, it sucks sometimes but I can't let vacations (hello, been a long time since I had one of those) or friend/family get together, or holidays be my reason OR excuse to 'fall off the wagon'.

"Eat, drink and be merry" is what made me fat.

Totally agree on the activity thing. You'll probably be doing some things on the beach but if you can, get up before everyone else in the morning and go for a nice long walk/run to get it out of the way. You may even find one or two of your friends wants to come along!

Definitely drink as much water as possible. Bring some of your own healthy snacks or buy them when you get there so you're not blindly reaching for whatever's available. You could even provide some low fat/low cal snacks for the whole group so you don't have to feel like the odd man out. Cut the calories in your drinks by making them in to spritzers - add some diet soda or calorie free seltzer water. Be conscious of how intoxicated your getting when the food's out. If you're like me, the more drunk you get, the more likely you'll eat like it's your job.

Above all, have fun and try not to worry to much about the results. You'll gain a couple pounds at most and that'll likely come off quickly once you get back to your normal routine.

We did the beach with friends last summer, I took my bike and some running shoes, and looked up the local YMCA. While the kids and the other set of adults slept, my husband and I went for a bike ride, run or to the Y (he went his way I went mine he's too fast). By the time we got back the others were just waking, hubby and I made breakfast for the group fruit, eggs, bacon, toast and then went about our day. By controling our exercise and breakfast we didn't have to worry the rest of the day, and because most everybody was asleep they weren't waiting on us or annoyed that we were gone. We had healthy snack options mixed in with the not so healthy. Be conscious of your choices, but not consumed by them and have a plan, but don't be so strict with it that you ruin the fun. Good Luck! (BTW I lost a pound that week)

This won't help you, but when I go on vacation, there are no rules and I just enjoy myself. Life's short. Enjoy yourself, and when you get home, get back to it.

THIS

Don't restrict yourself too much when it comes to the food and wine, instead…earn it! Whenever I'm on vacation, I do so much walking and so many other physical activities that I wouldn't normally do, it usually balances out the extra eating or drinking.

A beach house is the perfect location to wake up a bit earlier than everyone else and take a nice jog down the beach. Throw in a moonlit stroll in the evening and you'll be doing just fine.

Most important thing is to enjoy yourself! Otherwise, why bother?

have a great time!!!

PS…you could always do what I'm doing on my next vacation…I may be signing up to run a half-marathon that happens to be going on at the same time while I'm there. yes, I think I've lost my marbles.

Really awesome replies here.In my experience a change in food and activities can help you lose weight-I was stuck at a plateau for a while.Carry water bottles absolutely everywhere and constantly refill them-about one or two per hour.Eat healthy snacks so you don't get overly hungry.Keep sneaking in workouts-walking,swimming,yoga,whatever you like.I hope you have a amazing vacation!Dont forget the sunscreen:)

I am in Florida with my friend's grandparents for vacation. We go out to eat for EVERY meal. How do I resist the temptation and try to eat healthily?

Heading on a southern Caribbean cruise in two weeks! There is food every where you turn. It's impossible to swim in the pool. It isn't big enough to hold all of the ship's passengers. Most people just hang out in there to drink and chat. Looks like I'll have to book excursions for rock climbing, ziplining and snorkelling. Such a tough life.