Re: Staying On BFL eats while traveling

[Guest guest]

Here are 2 articles on travel eating. I have traveled a lot during

the past 4 months on BFL. I can't say I was too good though.

Sometimes intentionally though, but sometimes not. I packed tons of

protein bars (homemade and storebought) to eat at the airport and as

in between meals. Although, I don't think you can take the homemade

ones on the plane with you. I also packed a baggy of protein powder

to use as an easy quick meal. I was staying with family so I went to

the grocery when I got there and bought a few items like egg whites

and fruit. My family eats very unhealthy food so I gave into the

temptation many times. I also found it very easy to eat out at

restaurants. Most places have good food to eat, and if not you can

ask them to try and make something. If my family made dinner, I

always ate it. I have made a decision that I won't refuse food

offered to me by friends and family. For me it seems rude and over

the long run it just doesn't matter. It doesn't happen too often but

if I'm with friends or family those just end up being my free meals

for the week.

http://www.johnberardi.com/articles/nutrition/avoiding_vacation_weight_gain.htm

http://www.johnberardi.com/articles/nutrition/not_about2.htm

Lori

>

> Hello everyone..

> I just returned from a 5 day vacation and found it a bit harder to

> stay on my BFL eats and eating schedule than I though i would. My

> workouts were not a problem.. I got those all in.. BUT eats were a

> struggle.It seemed difficult because we were in the car for 4 to 7

> hours during these days traveling from place to place and we were

> staying with family .. some of whom eat n a completely different

> schedule than I do I was wondering if any of you have tips on how

> to stay on BFL eats while traveling. (I will travel again in 11 days

> and will be gone three) Any ideas you have would be helpful

>

> thanks..

> Blessings

> Ruthie

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the links about traveling and BFL. I just got back from a

glorious beach vacation, but am having a terrible time getting back

into the swing of things. I let myself eat whatever on my trip and

didn't really exercise, and it this week has sucked! My workouts have

been so difficult and I'm having to be really strict on my eating. I

actually gained 4 lbs, and since I didn't workout at all, I know that

it's fat!!! Anyway, I guess it gives me a new goal to work towards. I

am traveling again in 2 weeks, so I was glad to have these articles.

I also wanted to comment about the whole pear shape, bulky muscles

thing. I have a decent upper body, but a lot of jiggle in my bottom

half. I have decided to go heavy, heavy on my legs, because I'm

realizing that I'm not ever going to be stick thin, and I'd rather

have solid legs and a hard bum rather than what they are now. Sorry, I

know you all probably already know this, but I've kind of had my own

little epiphany here:-)

Have a great day!

Alayna

[Guest guest]

wow Lori.. thanks for the links.. I really appreciate the tips! and

will share them with my other bfl friends

> >

> > Hello everyone..

> > I just returned from a 5 day vacation and found it a bit harder to

> > stay on my BFL eats and eating schedule than I though i would. My

> > workouts were not a problem.. I got those all in.. BUT eats were a

> > struggle.It seemed difficult because we were in the car for 4 to 7

> > hours during these days traveling from place to place and we were

> > staying with family .. some of whom eat n a completely different

> > schedule than I do I was wondering if any of you have tips on how

> > to stay on BFL eats while traveling. (I will travel again in 11 days

> > and will be gone three) Any ideas you have would be helpful

> >

> > thanks..

> > Blessings

> > Ruthie

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Ha! I was just on vacation and ate whatever I wanted too. I planned

that though because I never gave myself a break after the first 3

months. I also didn't exercise but that was planned too. I doubt you

actually gained 4 lbs. I'm sure it's mostly water weight. I felt so

bloated and gross after vacation that I desperately wanted to start

BFL again. I feel so much better now. It was like I was with family

and just eating ice cream because it was there and I could, but I

would eat it and feel gross. I'm sure you will get back into the

swing of things soon though.

I've decided to do the same with my legs. I'm doing heavy weights but

having a difficult time building muscle (FYI for people who are afraid

to build muscle). I still have a layer of cellulite over the muscle.

But when I lift up on it, I can see beautiful definition:).

Lori

>

> Thanks for the links about traveling and BFL. I just got back from a

> glorious beach vacation, but am having a terrible time getting back

> into the swing of things. I let myself eat whatever on my trip and

> didn't really exercise, and it this week has sucked! My workouts have

> been so difficult and I'm having to be really strict on my eating. I

> actually gained 4 lbs, and since I didn't workout at all, I know that

> it's fat!!! Anyway, I guess it gives me a new goal to work towards. I

> am traveling again in 2 weeks, so I was glad to have these articles.

> I also wanted to comment about the whole pear shape, bulky muscles

> thing. I have a decent upper body, but a lot of jiggle in my bottom

> half. I have decided to go heavy, heavy on my legs, because I'm

> realizing that I'm not ever going to be stick thin, and I'd rather

> have solid legs and a hard bum rather than what they are now. Sorry, I

> know you all probably already know this, but I've kind of had my own

> little epiphany here:-)

>

> Have a great day!

> Alayna

>