How I eat on a vacation and life as it was these past few months

I have taken too many vacations in last few months.

Domestic, International, dinners, cafes, pubs, bread, wine and beer. Life for most of us currently.

Also deep talks and fun-times with friends new and old.

When I take such trips, I usually (in my mind) take a break from regular eating or any set exercise routine.

A few things I have learnt only from experience :

• No amount of eating above your allotted calorie quota or missed workouts on a vacation will permanently damage your health goals or physique as long as you choose to get back to a disciplined regime immediately after (see me struggle in videos).

• Having some structure in place helps if you have back to back travel or plans that don't allow a regular regime for a while.

My structure usually includes :

1. A high protein breakfast if at all I wake up early and hungry. 🍳 Mostly 3 eggs and fruit 🍎 or a toast🥖. Vegetarians, find your own fix. If nothing, a supplement should work fine. 💊

2. Have a high fibre lunch 🥗 or a salad 🥙 or at least to start with the vegetable. 🥕

3. Avoid empty or fast carbs 🍞 I don't love late in the night 🌙 (This is not always possible but try). 🚫

4. If the dinner is heavy 🍽️ or late and I wake up feeling full and bloated, skip breakfast next morning ☀️ even if it means avoiding an already paid for buffet at a resort (hard to resist! 😅)

5.  🍷 Not more than 2 casual alcoholic beverages if and when I choose to drink if I am not celebrating anything significant.

6. Try not to compromise on gut health. I try very actively to stay hydrated or not be a victim of travel constipation (yes, it's a thing 😳) read carry my own insulated bottle of warm water or functional fibre or a natural laxative supplement and use it all need based.

7. Schedule a light workout 🏋️‍♂️ for the very next day I land ✈️ (this mostly means showing up and struggling but having a personal trainer really helps 💪).

8. Strictly cutting sugar 🍬 for at least a week post travel helps my hunger pangs and cravings to a fair extent. 🚫🍭

9. Never apologise or shame yourself for a good trip 🌍 or a good time with friends 👯‍♂️. These are our blessings. 🙏