How to stay on track on vacation

  ( Please note...I wrote part of this article before I left for Mexico but posted it after I returned so I could include my photos and experiences)

I have to admit this post is just as much for me to stay on track as it is to motivate my followers. I am leaving for Cabo Mexico tomorrow and I am super excited but at the same time I am nervous about keeping my diet and exercise on track. So I decided to do some research (habits of a nurse) and gather tips and tricks for staying on track during vacation. It is extremely important that I get my workout time in as well as it is about 13 weeks till competition time and I am still trying to build some muscle.

   Luckily we are going to an all inclusive resort and there will be a gym on site. It's only one hour out of my day to get a decent workout in and then I have all the rest of the time to enjoy the sun, beach, pool and water. My goal is to workout every morning after breakfast. In October when I went to Phoenix, I didn't have a gym available. I was however at the time doing insanity. If you are not familiar with inanity it is a high interval intensity training workout created by Shaun T. Its amazing!!! Just a 45 minute DVD that you can pop in anywhere and sweat sweat sweat! Its hard let me tell you. So while I was in Phoenix I made sure to do insanity every morning. It was so refreshing to complete my workout and then dive into a pool. I look forward to the same feeling in mexico. Also the feeling you get knowing that you have accomplished something and you can happily enjoy the rest of the day after your refreshing dive into the pool or in this case maybe the ocean:)

The left was October in Phoenix/ Right was Cabo

Peace

So I began to search the internet to give myself ideas for how to keep my diet on track...
Heres what I came up with:
1. Breakfast is a pretty easy one especially at an all inclusive resort. You can usually get the chef to make an egg white omelet packed with veggies. All I have to do is bring some packs of dry oatmeal for my starch and I'm set.

So thats what I did!!! Egg white omelet everyday with a side of oatmeal!!!!

2. I plan to also bring protein powder and my shaker cup. I can continually fill my shaker cup with water to keep hydrated and add a scoop of my protein powder for a mid morning or mid afternoon snack
3. Raw Almonds. This is something that I don't believe they will have at the resort. I will surely bring my own stash so that I have some healthy fats on hand to add to my meals.
4. Tupperware and ziploc baggies. I know it sounds strange but I am going to bring a couple containers and baggies. That way if we have a fridge in our room I can always store some fresh veggies, chicken or fish and that way if I am hungry at night and the buffet is closed I will have a snack available. I figure these will also be handy during the day as I do have to eat every 2-3 hours.
5. Vitamins. I am going to bring my vitamin packs from isagenix. I love these little packs because they come equipped with everything you need. That way if I am not quite getting all my nutrients in with my meals I still have my supplements.
6. Quest bars: Not good to live off of these and they aren't on my diet plan at this moment but better than nothing or starving yourself so they are a last resort for emergencies
7. Ice packs: I thought this was a really great idea because I am going to be bringing my lunch bag on the plane as well (its really a mini cooler ha ha) but I don't think I can get away with bringing them on the plane. Ice packs are a great idea if you are going on a road trip though. Can keep your food cold and you can keep restocking your cooler and refreezing the cooler bags.
8. I also thought of bringing a can opener and a couple cans of tuna just incase but we will see
9. No drinking! This is gonna be the hardest of all. I haven't had a drink in over 2 months though so I am kinda use to it. If I do decide to have a couple drinks they will be in moderation. I plan on sticking to vodka and soda though, no Pina colodas or sugary drinks for this girl!

Night out! New sexy Aritzia dress

Gym time in Cabo!

So how did I do???
Well I followed all the tips that are posted above and the trip went great overall! I stayed on track 90% of the time (had a minimal amount of cheats) and worked out every day! The gym was absolutely awesome as you can see by my photos! The view was amazing! I felt great after my workouts and was able to cool off in the water. There were tons of healthy food choices and the foods that I brought I used. I did bring a can opener and some tuna. The tupperware containers came in handy for bringing food back from the buffet to store in my fridge. I stored boiled eggs, asparagus and chicken kabobs to eat during the times when the restaurants were closed. I had a couple of drinks (vodka only) and kept the drinking moderate.

The view made my workouts even better!!!!! So relaxing! Paradise :)

Enjoying some pool time with my cousin

I bought myself a couple of bikinis to keep me motivated and took a few gym selfies to track progress:) and for my blog of course!

Now I am home and I am back in full force. I had my meals prepped the first day I was home even though my car brokedown. I have some sessions booked with my trainer and can't wait to train with him and push myself even harder! So if you take anything from this article just understand that a vacation does not have to ruin your progress and it is possible to have fun but stay on track at the same time. You will thank yourself when you get home:)

Goodnight:)