I am taking my family on vacation in the next couple of weeks to the magical land of Disney World.  We are all excited and the kids each have a plan of what they plan to ride and the shows they want to watch.  My wife and I are completing our 1st round of Insanity the day that we leave so this got be wondering how should I plan my diet and fitness on vacation.  I know many people have this same question so I will tell you what I plan to do on my vacation and some of the things I have done in the past.

1st and foremost I always remember this is a vacation and I am meant to relax and get away from the stress of what might be happening at work or other areas of my life.  Stress can be have a big effect on your weight-loss.  Stress can increase cortisol levels and trigger a flight or fight response. It is important to relax and de-stress just as much as having an exercise plan.

The next and probably the biggest obstacle for most is how to plan your meals when you are away from home. It is hard enough for most people to eat clean and healthy while we are in the safety of our own home so this is what I do when I am away. I make the best choice that I can and I don’t worry about it after that. In each restaurant there is a set of choices that you have to make when you are looking at the menu. When ordering from my favorite steak place I will get a sweet potato or steamed vegetables instead of a loaded baked potato. The places you go will usually have a grilled selection of fish or chicken and that is what I usually will choose from. If you are a BBQ place or a Buffet just find what you can and enjoy your food. Don’t stress because one meal is not going to blow a diet. This is a lifelong journey so we can enjoy the ride or not.

Snacks are also an important part of when I go on vacation or when I am away from Home for an extended period of time. I can pack a bunch of Banana and apples since the travel well. I also will carry various trail mixes and some breakfast bars. As long as I am eating 5 or 6 small meals a day this helps keep my blood sugar stable and I am less likely to gorge at the next meal.

The main point in all of this is to relax and enjoy your self when you are on vacation. Life is short so enjoy the beauty that is around you. Enjoy your family and friends. Enjoy the food you eat. Enjoy Life!