How To Stay on Track while on Vacation
Vacations are starting to happen again, but one thing remains the same - things are different than at-home when it comes to routine.
FOCUS ON PROTEIN
If tracking every single dish just isn’t feasible, focus instead on logging your protein throughout the day to ensure that you’re eating enough. While all three macros (fat, carbohydrates, and protein) are important, consuming enough protein is absolutely necessary for feeling satisfied, keeping your blood sugar stable, and helping you avoid mindless eating.
DON'T DRINK YOUR MACROS
There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a glass of wine at dinner or joining in on a celebratory toast, but if you’re tracking macros, try not to drink your calories. Stick to one drink and be sure to properly log it.
Alcohol is the fourth macronutrient along with carbohydrates, fat, and protein. The main difference between alcohol and the other macros is that alcohol is not essential. Because of this, food tracking apps don’t account for it (even though we need to!).
Alcohol can be tracked as carbs OR fat (not protein), but it does require a little extra math.
HERE’S A MACRO BREAKDOWN:
1g alcohol = 7 calories
1g carbs/protein = 4 calories
1g fat = 9 calories
When you know how many grams of carbs and/or fat to log, simply search the MyFitnessPal app for carbs or fat (rather than the name of the food) and enter the grams you calculated.
PLAN IN ADVANCE
Try making a loose macro plan for the day, even if you don't know what's on your menu for the day. Focus on fueling up with protein and veggies so you have plenty of carbs and fats for remaining to enjoy and surprise treats or splurges. Remember to avoid feeling HANGRY!
PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION
Above all else, remember that the FASTer Way mantra; Progress, not perfection. Tracking macros while on vacation can be hard, even when you're making your best guess. Instead of stressing, make the best choices available, enjoy the people around you, and know that tomorrow is a new day!
MEMORIES OVER MACROS