19/07/2026
“I want to go on holiday but I don’t want to ruin my progress” so how do we stay on track on holiday?
It’s inevitable isn’t it? That things will come up, occasions will be planned and holidays will be booked. So how do we avoid the throw it all away and “f**k it” mentality?
Well let us tell you!! One week on holiday will not ruin your progress, you’ve worked hard for months, 7 days won’t undo that.
➡️ Keep the routine!! We’ve been away for a week, and whilst here OF COURSE we’re not eating as we would when we’re at home. Routine is different, alarms aren’t set and exercise isn’t the same. BUT, we try to keep some sort of routine. We’ve walked after breakfast each day, we’ve eaten at similar times, it’s not identical but it keeps us on track.
➡️ Have some sort of focus with nutrition. And no, we’re not saying don’t have the ice cream, the cooked breakfast, the cocktails or the lays by the pool side. But don’t fall into the “I’m on holiday so this doesn’t count” trap. Think about WHAT you’re putting on your plate, protein first, some sort of veg/fruit, carbs after. Helps you to avoid the plate full of beige that’ll leave you feeling bloated after. Enjoy the treat, but there’s no need to overdo it.
➡️ plan a bit of exercise. It doesn’t have to be an hours HIIT or a 10 mile run, but some sort of movement (between the much needed switch off lying by the poolside reading a book) is a great way to break up the day but also to get a bit of physical activity in. Charls ran a few times (early morning before the intense heat), we’ve used the gym because we want to NOT because we have to!!! And kept our daily steps up to enjoy the local surroundings. Ultimately, you need to be able to have the break from exercise but going from active to sedentary can leave you feeling a little sluggish.
➡️ ignore the scales when you’re home. The scales will fluctuate, it’s inevitable, so don’t jump straight on it when you’re home. You’ve likely eaten more carbs, more salt, been on a plane etc which all lead to water retention. Jump back into routine, normal exercise, normal food, the scales will settle and it’s likely that it won’t be what you think. Most importantly when you’re home don’t restrict, there’s no need to make yourself miserable or earn it back. That all or nothing mindset will get you no where.
We’re home tomorrow, and can’t wait to be back with you all🙌🏼