Resume The Regime

"A Proper Breakfast"
As in le regime, or the healthy eating habits I've worked so hard to establish over the last few months. I do my best to not go overboard while on vacation, however it is a vacation, so I do ease up a bit. Two weeks though of beers, breads, occasional desserts, big traditional Scottish and English breakfasts (see above, YUM, though indulged in only every 3-4 days) and less walking than we normally do while on vacation, and I'm certain I've reacquired a few pounds during our trip. C'est la vie. However the Better Angels of those healthy habits were always on the other shoulder, whispering encouragement to choose fresh fruits and veggies whenever available and to be mindful of my portion sizes, all of which probably helped to keep gains in check.

I was tempted to jest that it's back to black coffee and carrot sticks pour moi, but that isn't healthy and it isn't true. Once upon a time I would have overindulged on vacation, beat myself up about it then launched into some serious deprivation upon my return home. But sanity and moderation are a much better way to go. So it's back to packing (lunch) and tracking (intake), both far more sustainable than trying to live life as an over-caffeinated rabbit.

Do you follow your regime while on vacation, or do you give yourself a break? If the latter, how to you get back on track?
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