Vacation season is upon us! As much as we look forward to trips and time away, travel, and all the planning (and let’s be honest, the MONEY) associated with it can be stressful. If you’re going to take a trip, don’t let it be a guilt trip! Learn how to vacation the FASTer Way!
Vacations are NOT the time to worry about food choices, calorie counts, or doing “extra” workouts to make up for indulging in an ice cream sundae. Your diet won’t be blown on vacation because the FASTer Way isn’t a diet! Acknowledging that the FASTer Way is a lifestyle designed to work with your busy life wherever you are is the first step to a stress-free trip.
Whether you’re heading on a relaxing trip to the beach or hitting the amusement park with your family, we want to give you the information you need to fully enjoy your vacation without feeling the emotional and physical consequences of jumping off the bandwagon.
Have a Game Plan
Having a general idea of where and when you’ll be eating will help you put a plan in place. Will you be cooking and eating in? Make a meal plan and grocery list prior to travel and avoid feeling frazzled in a foreign grocery store. That’s when we’re often tempted to splurge on processed junk food instead of whole foods.
Will you be eating out for most meals? Spend a few minutes researching restaurants that offer nutritious, macro-friendly meals. Need more tips? Check out this post on eating out on the FASTer Way!
Stick to Your Feeding Window
Vacation looks different for everyone, but many of us choose to use the time to unplug, rest, and relax. Don’t forget that your digestive system needs rest, too! When you travel, try to stick to your 8-hour feeding window to keep your body in fat-burning mode. Practicing intermittent fasting while traveling will also help you avoid unnecessary calories and keep your body primed for your return home.
Our clients often ask if they should try to keep up with carb cycling while they’re on vacation. The good news is, it’s up to you! If you love carb cycling and want to keep it up, then go for it. If it seems too difficult because you aren’t sure what your options will be, then don’t stress about it! Just plan to dive back in when you get home.
Move Your Body
The FASTer Way Digital Studio workouts allow you to work up a sweat wherever you are. In addition to our daily LIVE workouts, the Digital Studio also has travel workouts, HIIT cycling, yoga, barre, and many more! Some hotel fitness centers and local gyms may not be ready to welcome guests back in their facilities yet. No problem! Grab your bands for a strength workout right from your room.
But we get it -- not everyone enjoys spending vacation time working out. If hitting the hotel fitness center isn’t your cup of tea, focus on moving your body. A long jog or bike ride is the perfect way to take in the sights of a new city!
Focus on Intuitive Eating
Don’t preplan your macros or log them in MyFitnessPal. Just eat until 80% satisfied (or 100% because we love holiday food!). Listen to your body. Make sure you’re eating enough and not undereating.
And if you do end up enjoying a few too many ice cream cones or frothy drinks on the beach, there’s absolutely no reason to feel guilty. FASTer Way clients are equipped to hop right back on the bandwagon, and we will support you every step along the way!
BONUS TIP #1:
Research grocery delivery or pickup options to save yourself time and temptation at the store!
BONUS TIP #2:
Repeat after me: progress over perfection.
BONUS TIP #3:
Above all else, remember that vacation is for relaxation and making memories with your family and friends. Make the most of your time and enjoy it!
Deprivation is the quickest way to give up on a healthy lifestyle and ruin a well-deserved vacation. If you need help finding the balance between healthy-living strategies and still enjoying life, then join us for the next round of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss. We’re ready to help you find food freedom and the energy you need to achieve your goals!
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