VACATION TIME -- what should I do????

[Themachine01]

This may sound gay, but, its bugging me. I leave for vacation this saturday and am looking to take the entire week off from training and diet. The week off in training is going to benefit me, but its the diet issue thats got me worried. Ive spent the last 4 months getting my BF down to 13% from 20% and am having pictures done in 6 weeks, 5 weeks after I get home. How much will this fuck me up BF wise, as long as I bust my ass when I get home?

 

[hitmansb]

I am heading off on a 6-day vacation next Monday, and have been thinking about my diet too. I think that a week on vacation won't be too damaging, as long as there are a few common-sense decisions made at lunch and dinner. Order meat and low-starch veggies, and skip the rice/potato side dishes. You don't have to worry about taking in some decadent carbs at breakfast, since vacations usually mean a lot of walking around during the day and afternoon. In order to resist temptation, tell the waitress that you don't want certain components of your meal to even arrive on your plate. Keep the beer/wine intake to just one per day with dinner, and try to get into a gym twice during your vacation if possible (I plan on getting up really early, so as not to piss of the GF). I managed to spend five days in New Orleans (kick-ass food capital of the world), and only gained one pound despite eating everything in site and drinking like a fish. All that touristy walking around really does help...I think that I would have actually reduced my bodyfat had I used the common sense approach I outlined above. This trip, I am almost sure that I'll drop a pound of fat....and you could too....just don't forget to pack your thermogenics!

 

[Slyder190]

I just got back from Sin City

I just got home from Vegas (and a few days in Cali). I totally went off the wall as far as eating. A bad move I would say, but I am mentally rested and ready to get back into training and diet. I am more motivated than ever since I feel like a fat bastard. I wouldn't do it again however, as I just don't feel good about myself or my appearance right now. Like I said though, I'm turning that into a positive motivational factor. If you got the $$$, you can eat healthy when dining out to a certain extent, Restaurants are easy. When you're out and about though, you may have to stick with salads and grilled chicken at fadt food stands or fast food restaurants. Frozen yougurt is a nice treat as well. Try and find a Subway. They have some healthy choices. Bring some whole grain bread and low fat pb with you as well, as well as plenty of proten bars. I did. I just said "fuck it" though by mid week amd ate bad on top of everything. You're on vacation so try and enjoy. if you got pics comin up, just make some simple smart choices. Have a great time man. Enjoy yourself and relax.

 

[Themachine01]

thanks boys, anyone else have any thoughts on this?

 

[dodge1]

I recently had surgery and was not training for 4 weeks and eating crap. I've been training for 3 weeks now and seeing alot of improvement. I think if you just eat sensible you should be fine. Have fun and enjoy your time away.

 

[Themachine01]

anyone else think that going off my diet for say 5 of the 7 days will make a noticable difference?

 

[supertech69]

I say forget the training, forget the diet. It will do you more good to just relax, eat what you want & do whay you want (including sleeping in with your g/f) than it will to try & stay on track with your diet & routine. You will have a new hunger for training & feel like a new man when you return. Time off in moderation is a good thing fellas. It's also a good excuse to use for lots of extra vigorous sex while on vacation!

 

[Gokou]

Yeah, if you are going on vacation to be concerned about your diet and working out, then you aren't vacationing. Everyone has to cheat once in a while, and it's a good thing to do. Usually the time off gets you more motivated to hit the gym when you get back.

Enjoy your time off!!