A weight loss client of mine is going on a 10-day resort trip to the Caribbean and was very curious how I did not gain weight on my recent ten-day trip abroad. This is part of what I told her; she intends to maintain her weight while she is gone.

#1). Make the intention to maintain your weight

We talked about saying this aloud to someone, whether that is your life coach, friend, or partner.

We discussed anchoring into how she wants to feel on the plane ride home, sitting in her seat.

Carrying this intention with her every day on her trip.

#2). Make other parts of the trip a focal point

So many of you look forward to the food and alcohol on a trip, which is excellent. Still, it can elevate the memories you will make with your family, the sun, the ocean, and the resort entertainment as a focal point to somewhat crowd out the allure of just the food.

#3). Fill your plate with veggies, fiber, and protein

It can help to crowd out the sugar, refined carbs with the above foods. Start with a salad or other vegetables to help fill you up and crowd out the foods that don’t support your health goals.

#4). Have encouraging self-talk

It can be tempting to compare ourselves to others while we travel and beat ourselves up for overdoing it at the buffet, so make it a goal to be encouraging and kind inside your head when traveling. Instill positivity in your brain, don’t let yourself run wild with discouraging thoughts.

#5). Have fun on your trip

I always remind my clients to prioritize fun, pleasure, and relaxation while they travel. We can overwhelm ourselves with health and wellness information, so go out and have fun with your friends and family.

#6). Make a drink plan

If you drink alcohol, it can be really easy to rack up the drinks that start getting passed before lunchtime, so set a plan on how many drinks you want a day and stick to it, allowing the urges for more.

These are a few of the steps that helped me not gain weight on a ten-day trip abroad, which was full of all-you-can-eat buffets, pina coladas passed, five-course meals, but of course take what resonates and leave what doesn’t and set an intention that works for you.

If you don’t stick to it, you can resume your health journey when you get home. If you would like support in this area, don’t hesitate to reach out to talk about a connection call with me.

Melanie