How I handle training on vacation

September 5, 2025Fitness

I don’t.  Well, sort of.

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I don’t expect to have solid training sessions.

I don’t expect to PR.

I don’t expect to lift every day.

I don’t expect to follow my regular training split.

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I definitely get lots of steps.

I do a couple short 30-45 minute lifts.

I eat salads, chicken, fish, pizza, fruit, ice cream, veggies, and more.

I track my food.

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I don’t stress it.

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There was a time in my life that I couldn’t handle missing a workout or even traveling for that matter. Just getting steps in was unheard of. I’d be an anxious mess all day and eating would send me into a spiral. But now…

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I can genuinely tell you that missing a few workouts will not change your body. Eating foods other than plain lettuce will not harm you. Your body doesn’t change over a few days (unless you do nothing and eat 3500 cals OVER your maintenance). Most of us aren’t doing that.

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So go enjoy your trips. Try the local foods. Get some rest. Take a few days off from your training plan. Your mind and body will thank you.