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Shy16 02/14/2013

Hi Guys...
I know this is short notice but I was wondering if any of you have some advice on staying on track during a vacation.

I'm going to be surrounded by food constantly and I'm not going to deprive myself all these simple pleasures. I plan to feast with my eyes and then my stomach. lol

I don't mind if I do put on some weight.... in fact, given the atmosphere of my holiday, I KNOW I will put on weight.
I'm not going to let it stress me out.

I was just wondering if you had any advice on what to avoid or what to indulge in more? What are the 'special requirements' for endless buffets?

I'm leaving in a day and would appreciate any advice.
Some of them are common sense and I do know them but it doesn't hurt to re state the obvious.

Thanks in advance!

deleted_user 02/14/2013

Hi Shy16:

I hope you have a great vacation. Food is def a challenge at that time, but do have a lot of fun.

Maybe drink lots of water, eat lots of fruit and veg; that way you won't be too hungry for the other stuff.

Have a great time......

deleted_user 02/14/2013

Load up on raw vegetables, fresh fruit, and vegetables prepared in healthy ways. Choose fish, poultry, and meat with little to no sauce on it. Go really easy on the carbs and desserts. This is a personal choice, but when I am traveling, I try to have a healthy breakfast and lunch, and save the serious indulging for dinner. That's because, of the three meals, I enjoy dinner food the most. If breakfast includes fresh fruit, I eat plenty of it and don't feel deprived by skipping the eggs, meat, and potatoes, at all. I figure that going easy at breakfast and lunch helps keep me somewhat in check in terms of overall calories.

thewalker 02/14/2013

Keep as active as you possibly can!!!! I cannot stress enough how important this is. Don't eat 3 huge meals a day. Eat well when you are going to a great restaurant or wherever you are most excited about.
At the "light meals" eat lots of veggies and/or protein.
Don't forget to stay hydrated!
PS my husband and I went to France for 3 weeks and I stayed the same weight and my husband gained about 3 pounds. It really helped that we walked ALOT.
Have a great time and enjoy!

deleted_user 02/14/2013

being on vacation is a very hard one...but i also find i am so much more active on holiday so it kind of works out.....but maybe try to have really good days with your eating and then have a bad day and eat what you like then you are not missing out....
good luck and have a great holiday!!

Shy16 02/15/2013

Thanks to everyone for the great tips.
I will definitely try my best and, who knows, I may just maintain my weight and perhaps lose a few! Apparently there's a lot of walking to do on this vacation.

I just wanted to say that I plan on eating foods that I wouldn't normally get everyday.... I plan on experiencing the many types of food at my constant disposal.
I may just try and do this for the first day or two, but then my stomach will speak back and tell me that I can't shove all that food down my throat! That's when I will settle into reality.... after all, my stomach has shrunk!

Thanks again for all your help.
I'll check back in when I get back,

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