Holiday Strategies?
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Holiday Strategies?
Hi, So at the end of next week I'm setting off on a long-haul vacation with my husband for almost 3 weeks.
So what advice do you all have for No S on holiday?
Stick with vanilla?
Drop it until you get back?
Make a few mods to keep the general idea with a bit more flexibility?
I'm really interested in knowing what has worked for you, or what hasn't worked for you?
Thanks
So what advice do you all have for No S on holiday?
Stick with vanilla?
Drop it until you get back?
Make a few mods to keep the general idea with a bit more flexibility?
I'm really interested in knowing what has worked for you, or what hasn't worked for you?
Thanks
I CAN do this.
Hi Skycat
In his book, Reinhard pretty much suggests that "American wage slaves" are unlikely to have a problem with lengthy vacations in terms of continuing to follow No-S diet principles.... but there you are, in Deutschland where Urlaub is accorded more weight (uh, NO pun intended). I myself anticipate time off later this summer and later this year so no whining on my end.
I was thinking - why not continue the weekday vs. weekend rules for myself while on vacation... no reason to throw the habits totally to the wind. If you plan ahead, depending on activities/plans/occasions while on holiday, SELECT days could become extra S days (if truly needed and justified) AS OPPOSED TO taking 21 days of "S" in a row, which I think would pretty much undermine the good habits we have been working to build.
"Just saying."
Anyway, that's my thinking... cheers, Elyssa
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In his book, Reinhard pretty much suggests that "American wage slaves" are unlikely to have a problem with lengthy vacations in terms of continuing to follow No-S diet principles.... but there you are, in Deutschland where Urlaub is accorded more weight (uh, NO pun intended). I myself anticipate time off later this summer and later this year so no whining on my end.
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I was thinking - why not continue the weekday vs. weekend rules for myself while on vacation... no reason to throw the habits totally to the wind. If you plan ahead, depending on activities/plans/occasions while on holiday, SELECT days could become extra S days (if truly needed and justified) AS OPPOSED TO taking 21 days of "S" in a row, which I think would pretty much undermine the good habits we have been working to build.
"Just saying."
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Ahh... relief!
"No S" has become the life-changing answer to my agonizing questions around food...
Trust in the wisdom of structure.
"No S" has become the life-changing answer to my agonizing questions around food...
Trust in the wisdom of structure.
i have been asking myself the same thing last summer (and in general, my job is linked to school holidays so i travel a lot and am often in holiday situations) and i have found at least 2 threads with this topic and lots of great advice and experience...
i can't find those threads at the moment to link it here...
but i'm 100% sure that they are on this forum...![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
i can't find those threads at the moment to link it here...
but i'm 100% sure that they are on this forum...
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Our family is just finishing a multi-week "holiday" abroad (husband has a visiting fellowship; I can homeschool anywhere), and here's how we've kept things under control (though admittedly I haven't been as consistent in my habits as I'd like; fixing that now).
We keep up healthy living -- for me, that's sticking to no-S -- even on vacation.
1. Lots of walking. We choose tourist experiences that involve foot travel: buses and trains for long distances; no rental car.
2. Bring a portable cooler. We rarely eat out when traveling; instead we visit a grocery store & get easy-prep, portable real food: bread, cheese, raw veggies, fruit, nuts. Also a chocolate bar for the kids in case a train is delayed/ missed and they are cratering from lack of calories.
3. Choose eat-out food wisely. Sandwiches, soups, small pasties, milk, takeaway salads are generally available at the tourist spots, hidden amongst the crisps, ice cream, biscuits and Irn-Bru. Calories counts are labeled on all items.
4. Bring running clothes. We've never found a place other than an airport that didn't have some sort of path available for a 30-minute run.
5. Primarily, we don't regard food as part of the holiday experience, except insofar as we enjoy the different fare abroad. If I have black pudding and chips, or haggis and neeps, I treat that as I would equivalent dinner back home: balance out extra calories with a long walk and a salad for lunch; don't feel like I have to eat it all (especially the chips!); skip dessert. Then I've had the fun of experiencing foreign food but still have the energy to shepherd a family through a long holiday.
Anyway these are strategies that have worked for my husband and me. Your circumstances will be of course different.
We keep up healthy living -- for me, that's sticking to no-S -- even on vacation.
1. Lots of walking. We choose tourist experiences that involve foot travel: buses and trains for long distances; no rental car.
2. Bring a portable cooler. We rarely eat out when traveling; instead we visit a grocery store & get easy-prep, portable real food: bread, cheese, raw veggies, fruit, nuts. Also a chocolate bar for the kids in case a train is delayed/ missed and they are cratering from lack of calories.
3. Choose eat-out food wisely. Sandwiches, soups, small pasties, milk, takeaway salads are generally available at the tourist spots, hidden amongst the crisps, ice cream, biscuits and Irn-Bru. Calories counts are labeled on all items.
4. Bring running clothes. We've never found a place other than an airport that didn't have some sort of path available for a 30-minute run.
5. Primarily, we don't regard food as part of the holiday experience, except insofar as we enjoy the different fare abroad. If I have black pudding and chips, or haggis and neeps, I treat that as I would equivalent dinner back home: balance out extra calories with a long walk and a salad for lunch; don't feel like I have to eat it all (especially the chips!); skip dessert. Then I've had the fun of experiencing foreign food but still have the energy to shepherd a family through a long holiday.
Anyway these are strategies that have worked for my husband and me. Your circumstances will be of course different.
I got some great advice for my first No S vacation many years ago, here it is.
My advice, for a long, multi-week vacation, would be to essentially stick to No S, but make allowances for things that are truly special and unique to that holiday.
If I am visiting a particular part of the world that has an exciting speciality, I make room to sample some. I'm thinking of a visit to a very special chocolatier in a French village, or the time I drank a cocktail in Thailand that was served in a whole young coconut. But I wouldn't take multiple weeks worth of S days just for the sake of it.
My advice, for a long, multi-week vacation, would be to essentially stick to No S, but make allowances for things that are truly special and unique to that holiday.
If I am visiting a particular part of the world that has an exciting speciality, I make room to sample some. I'm thinking of a visit to a very special chocolatier in a French village, or the time I drank a cocktail in Thailand that was served in a whole young coconut. But I wouldn't take multiple weeks worth of S days just for the sake of it.
I'm just going to repeat that it's usually possible to have a satisfying number of "vacation" eating experiences while mostly sticking to Vanilla. I would probably use virtual plating in restaurants for dinner. That can take some firm honesty, but what's the alternative?
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Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
LOL, I tend to do this too. Occasionally I'm successful in having some N days in there, but when I'm with people who eat very differently every day...well, what can I say, I tend to join them! Usually takes me a week or two to get over a vacation weight-gain (although occasionally it's taken as long as a month--I don't usually appreciate that! But a week or two isn't bad).osoniye wrote:I am the poster child for going off NoS on vacation and work travel, and gaining weight while doing so. Don't be me!!
I think--go for what helps you long-term stay with No-S and have losses over the long-haul, and don't focus too much on what happens in any one week or month.
Homeschool Mom and No S returnee as of 11-30-15.
2 years and counting on No-S.
29 lbs. down, 34 to go. Slow and steady wins the race.
Respect Moderation
2 years and counting on No-S.
29 lbs. down, 34 to go. Slow and steady wins the race.
Respect Moderation