I always go on vacation with a plan in mind. I do not claim to be 'keto perfect' 100% of the time, especially when I am on vacay. I strive to be as low carb as possible, but I know my carb load will be higher than normal so I don't want to throw a ton of fat into the mix (carbs + fat = weight gain).

The other thing I do is I do try to push any 'indulgent treats' towards the end of my trip. This helps me to stay the course longer (once I get grains/high carbs into my system it's like a drug to me... I know this about myself). So by waiting (not saying 'no'... just saying 'later'), it helps me to make better choices, longer. Also, I feel bloated, puffy and achy pretty quickly... who wants to feel like that for their vacation?

Many times I do not veer much off of keto while on vacation (depends on where I go) but I allow myself the mental permission to do so if I want to. Life is not perfect and if I set up 'perfectionism' in my mind it's going to take me back to my ‘dieting’ days and I am NOT going there again. Keto is my 'lifestyle'... not my 'diet.'

Because Keto is my lifestyle, I go off of my ideal plan here and there. I know exactly what I am going to do when I get back, and this is my 'go-to' Get Back to Keto plan that works for me:

✅ 1st few days back: I eat 100% keto foods, but I do not track and I eat whenever and however much I like (NO grains or sugar). [I have some fat but I do not have a ton as my carb load is still higher now]

✅ As soon as I feel my energy getting higher and my hunger lessening, I jump back into normal keto days (following my macros)

✅ When I feel I am in 'the zone' I start rotating intermittent fasting and regular keto days.

💞 The worst thing we can do is be hard on ourselves for not being 'perfect' (in all ways) but the 2nd worst thing is to let that guilt/perfectionism mindset stop us from moving forward. Have a plan in mind BEFORE you go on vacation/social event etc... then it's 'business as usual' once you are back.

🎼 Get on the bus, Gus.... make a new plan, Stan.... no need to be coy Roy.... just listen to me 🎵 (ok, you don't need to listen to me, but make your own plan so you are in control of YOUR health... not the other way around).

You got this!

Leta ~ Intentionally Bare

❗️Health information given here is based on public research and is not meant to take the place of your doctor's advice. Always do your own research and discuss it with your health practitioner before trying a new diet, supplement or exercise plan