taking a holiday..what do i do?

[rez]

im going away for 4-5 days over x-mas...i will still try to be active..but will my routine/strength suffer if i take that time off gym? i current weight train 4xp/w and cardio 4-5xp/w....im worried about taking the time off.
if i do...should i change my diet?

 

[diamonddiceclay]

keep diet the same

 

[rez]

i cant keep it the same..ill be away from home..any other tips

 

[VooDoo Lady]

When I went away over Thanksgiving to my in-laws, I cooked my meals, as I usually do for work, and took them with me.

I found a local YMCA to work out in as well. If there is no local gym, take some aerobics tapes i.e. Tae Bo, or run/walk outside. For strength training you can do push ups and tricep dips, and you can work your abs as well.....

I also suggest you plug in "working out at home" into any search engine and I'm sure you'll get 1000 ideas there - or just go to muscleandfitnesshers.com and search their site for home workout ideas.

Bottom line: Where there's a will, there's a way.

No Excuses!

VDL

 

[VooDoo Lady]

p.s. 4 or 5 days isn't going to kill you.....honestly!!

 

[rez]

ye i can handle the exercise stuff..think theres bushwalking and stuff like that which is kewl..but any suggestions on diet...i get nervos when i cant have my own food..

 

[FitnessFrk]

try to keep the protein intake high, and watch the simple carbs.

 

[gymtime]

ye i can handle the exercise stuff..think theres bushwalking and stuff like that which is kewl..but any suggestions on diet...i get nervos when i cant have my own food..

rez - don't sweat it. Enjoy your holiday. Do the best you can with your diet and training, but don't worry too much. The gym and the diet will be there when you get back.

 

[cure]

ye i can handle the exercise stuff..think theres bushwalking and stuff like that which is kewl..but any suggestions on diet...i get nervos when i cant have my own food..

You going to the outback or something of that sort? 4-5 days isn't that bad. I'd stop working out completely and give my muscles a rest for a while. Also if you have been working out and dieting for some time i would even take that extra 4-5 days to eat like a pig. Once you come back you will be more motivated to getting back to the gym and to eating properly. Your muscles and brain will thank you. Think about it.

 

[rez]

extra 4-5 days to eat like a pig..

...dont think so...just couldnt do it to myself.

but i think the gym break will be good

 

[acer290]

For the last week before you leave do all of your workouts to the highest intensity. Maybe even throw in a couple of extra sets in new exercises. Then take the week of from lifting and eat your usual diet.

The week off should be good for your muscles, it will give them a chance to recover fully.

 

[anthrax]

4 or 5 days out of weights won't kill you

unless it is a "4-5 days cheat week"

 

[cure]

extra 4-5 days to eat like a pig..

...dont think so...just couldnt do it to myself.

but i think the gym break will be good

What i meant by eat like a pig was not imply to eat sugars or deep fried foods but eat all kinds of food that are good for you. I went out last night to a xmas party and i ordered the steak and baked patato, had some pasta, salad. I did not eat any bread, breaded fried foods yet i came out of that place full as hell. Just have to make sure you know what you are eating.

 

[horsePOWER]

when is the last time u actually did take a break from the gym? maybe a lil vaca will do ya some good. and i second that on added motivation when ya return. but it doesnt sound like ya need an ounce of motivation.
keep it up bro.

 

[rez]

thanx..but im not a bro