Celebration Travels...How to stay on track?
How is one suppose to stay on track when you are traveling through out the summer. Celebrating weddings, graduations, at vacation, etc. There are so many temptations and it is so hard to stay in a routine. Is this even possible for someone to do? YEP, this is totally possible and I am going to share with you a couple tips I did this weekend at a family wedding.
First off, you have to ask yourself if this is what you want. Do you want all your hard work that you have been doing to just be flushed down the drain? Do you want to start over because you gave yourself a huge set back? NO! You want to be able to enjoy yourself without undoing all your hard work.
1. Snack packed- when traveling make sure to pre plan your snacks. Stock up on fruits, veggies, Quest bars, almonds, water, and anything else you may want. This saves you so many times when you make a stop and everyone is in a little store picking up a treat or goodie. You already have your food in the car and you can just grab and go. You don't want to give in and choose the unhealthy choice from Burger King when you are at a rest stop, just because everyone else is having lunch. Pack a sandwich and eat that or choose a salad (if all else fails).
2. Set a goal for yourself- Let's face it.. it is the weekend, you will be with family you haven't seen in a forever due to everyone spread out over the states, or you want to enjoy that real good seafood down at the beach. It is hard to stay on track, but if you start small and set a realistic goal it will seem possible. Aim to stay on track with your meals, eat your 5-6 meals a day, drink all your water. Something that is attainable to you, and not so far out of reach
3. Stay hydrated- Drinking water is important and something you should not forget to do. I know when I do not drink enough water my body starts to get tired and I feel like I am going to crash, or my lips get parched. Staying is hydrated is something that must be done. If you do not like just plain water spice is up a bit and make it fun. Add some lemons or limes, maybe even add some fruit if you want to get crafty.
4. Plan your cheat meal- If you know you are going away for the weekend, you are obviously going to plan your feel good meal for the weekend. But this doesn't give you the chance to make it a cheat weekend! Choose a day and a meal time where you will enjoy this guilt free food. Since I was at a wedding I was planning for Saturday to be my cheat meal, but I actually ate very good on Saturday. I had a grilled chicken breast, veggies, a salad, and a small side of potatoes. So, Friday night at the party was my cheat meal.. it was a BBQ. Planning out your cheat meal will help you from making those unwanted choices.
5. Accountability- I love my challenge groups that this is a big one! Anytime I feel like I am going to break down and slip up, I just head online and type how I am feeling and what I want to eat and someone is always there telling you no and getting you back on track so you see your vision and your goals. They make me make the best decision possible. Sometimes you need that support to help you out in the smallest ways. E-mail Me to join my next challenge group or added into my free online support group.
6. Don't sweat the small stuff & enjoy- Don't beat yourself up if things don't go as planned. Yes you want to try and stay on track 100% but I know it is not always possible. If you slip up just don't say, oh well and then allow yourself to talk you into just giving up until Monday comes around. Enjoy your time with your family or friends whatever the case may be. And if you slip up, understand what you did wrong and jump right back on track.
Having a plan going into a weekend like I had ALWAYS seems to help. Yes we are up later than I normally am, or we were drinking as we socialize catching up, but it is life. I haven't seen some of my cousins in YEARS. It is hard for us because we are all scattered from PA, Virgina, Seattle, Nashville, and the list goes on. Plus we are older now that it is harder to take time off from work when we want to. This family wedding was a big reunion for us and I enjoyed every minute of it. I made sure to drink a glass of water with every alcoholic drink I had, stayed on plan with my meals, and made the healthiest choices I could have made.
Keep your goals in mind and move forward. It is so worth it!
Mom, Dad, and I
Cousin Lovin'
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