Well, 10 weeks of vacation are over and it’s back to work. I was on the road for about 28 days of those 70 days … and I’m happy to say I did not blow up like a balloon. Vacations are to be enjoyed and not feel bad about what you eat or how often you hit the gym (or not). With that said, however, there are ways to enjoy yourself and not let the build slide. I did lots of sightseeing out in gardens/museums … climbing hills … with over 30+ lbs of camera and computer equipment on my back. By the time I got back to the hotel rooms, I would be drenched with sweat from all the hiking. I wasn’t in the gym, but I sure as heck was working out!! Lots of MRP bars were brought with me for eating in the airport, breakfast, etc. Most meals you eat out are a lot more than what one would eat at home. So moderation is the key there. When I was on a cruise everyone hit the cardio machines and left the weights alone … I got some half decent workouts with the weights in … and skipped every midnight buffet 
I did not forsake the beer, either. But get a glass of water at the same time as the beer … keeps you down to only having one beer. 
Desserts I passed on, but I’m not a dessert fan anyway so that part was easy.
Now it’s on to getting ready for a 1/2 marathon … only two months to go. Those buns had better get cracking!
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