On Vacation

If there were a perfect time to throw all diet rules to the wind, it would be on your vacation. Taking a break away from your everyday normal life should include taking a break from your everyday routine of dieting. Vacations are meant to laid back, carefree and easy. If you’re experiencing a new city or new country, then it’s only suitable to experience their different foods and enjoy every single bite.

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  1. On a vacation is not a good time to “through all diet rules to the wind”. The purpose of engaging in healthy lifestyle habits, like eating healthy foods and eating in a moderation are “habits” that need to be followed no matter where you are. If I work hard to look good in that bikini it’s not just for that 1 week I’m in Cuba, it’s because I want to look and feel good all year round. Yes, partaking in the local cuisine is fine but you have to be smart about it. Coming back with 100s of photos is fine. 5lbs + I don’t think so.

    • @Fit_MissC: Where are you vacationing at? It seems like you issues with food that you can’t let your down, figuratively, for a week on vacation. No one is likely to binge on vacation if she is on swimsuit shape.

      • @Patrick: My response is to the author and their point about “indulging” on vacation. There are many different types of people who read this blog (some in swimsuit shape all year round and some on the journey) and they are getting health tips from the information presented here. I’m just saying that healthy eating is a lifetime habit and shouldn’t be thrown out the door just because you’re on vacation. Moderation and mindful eating is the key to success in enjoying the multitude of food options that exist.

      • @Patrick: I understand your point. Moderation is key, and that’s with every instance I listed on here. I definitely am not saying go on vacation and binge. Most dieters still know how to remain cautious, even when they are “cheating.” The point I’m making is that you shouldn’t have to over think what you’re eating when you’re on vacation.

  2. I have a cheat day once a week. Usually my cheat foods would be gourmet stuff but sometimes it’s the deliciously bad stuff.

    It’s an integral part of my plan actually: it prevents binges. I take a Zen and the art of good food approach to my cheat foods.

  3. This is a agree with. Cheat days should be measured attempts to allow yourself to indulge in whatever makes you feel good mentally although food may be contrary to your new diet. But if you have a lifestyle change instead of a diet cheat days aren’t likely to be binge days

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