The reason why I say take it easy is because as a normie, you aren't exactly super-dedicated to fitness - you are merely trying to live a slightly healthier life and not become a fat ass again.  At least, that is the way that I live my life.  I do not have 6 pack abs or explosive arm muscles.  I suppose I would like to have those things but I am unwilling to put in the time to accomplish it.  I am, a normie, and I am perfectly ok with that.  

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So I don't get to go on vacation very often but when I do so my diet, like most people and certainly other normies, goes right out the window when I am traveling.  A lot of this has to do with the fact that  I am normally pretty unfamiliar with the area I am visiting, and in cases of me visiting other countries, I am unfamiliar with the cuisine.  

Basically, a bit part of me going on vacation is the food and drinks.  I want to have a good time, right?

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If I am visiting a wonderful beach, I am not going to stress too much about what I am consuming.  That is what being at home is for.  However, that doesn't mean that I need to go completely nuts.

<h3> Try to stay on low carb drinks </h3>

Unless the area you are visiting is famous for a particular cocktail or beverage, I would say that this one crucial part of your diet should remain intact if at all possible.  I'm a beer drinker, it is what I like.  Therefore, even when I travel I still prefer to stay off the full-carb beers if possible.  Most countries have some level of low carb beer as a lot of the world is now aware of the fact that beer is a primary ingredient in the famous "beer gut" that so many men (and women) acquire in their late 30's / early 40's.  

If they don't have a low carb option... do whatever you want, you are only going to be able to do so much damage on a 1-week vacation anyway.

<h3> Try to incorporate activities into your vacation </h3> 

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I suppose it seems a bit obvious; but most travel destinations have a bunch of activities that can be built into your trip and you should try to take advantage of this opportunity to get your heart-rate up and see some amazing scenery.  

For example, on a recent trip to the Dominican Republic, there were of course beaches all over the place and all of these had the opportunity to rent snorkeling gear and I took advantage of this.  There were also these hiking tours to some waterfall and while this was simply walking, it was kind of up to me how much of a workout it became so there was another hour and a half of light exercise on another day.  

Although snorkeling and a hill walk aren't exactly high-intensity workouts, it is definitely going to raise your pulse a bit more than sitting in a chair and drinking beer.  If you are like me you are probably going to do plenty of that later anyway.

<h3> Don't worry about it so much </h3>

The whole idea behind the normie life is having a bit of discipline but not really overdoing it.  You still need to be able to enjoy things in life and I know a few people that wont even cut loose a little bit during a beach vacation and maintain a strict diet despite being somewhere lovely that they will likely never be able to return to.  These people are boring to hang around with as a consequence.  

You gotta enjoy life, and I think that if you have an opportunity to be somewhere exotic, that you live a little while you are there.  When you return home you can serve your penance and by returning to a high-protein / low carb diet when you get back home, any weight you gain during your excess in paradise will quickly fall off....even as a normie.

I gained more than 2kg on my 8 day trip to the Dominican Republic, and by returning to my somewhat disciplined diet back home, it was back off in less than a week.   I think this is because my body has achieved a new "start point" and I am always going to gravitate towards 80kg as long as I follow that path.  

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The point of all this is that when you are on vacation, it is time to live a little bit.  Get out there and do some activities, but also live a little and indulge in things that once you are back home you are not going to get to have anymore.  It really is important to find balance in life and I think that having a system at home can and should entitle you to do whatever you want when you are on vacation.  

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<sub> I am not a professional trainer nor a dietitian.  I am merely recounting what I did in order to lose over 50 lbs while still living a fun life and I think it can work for other people as well </sub>  </center>