How to Stay On Track During the Holidays or Vacation (Without Missing Out)

🎄 How to Stay On Track During the Holidays or Vacation (Without Missing Out)

Holidays and vacations are for celebrating, relaxing, and connecting with the people you love.

But for many people, they’re also when fitness routines go out the window—and getting back on track feels like starting from scratch.

At Right Direction Personal Training, we believe you can enjoy the season without losing your progress. Here’s how.

🧠 1. Focus on Maintenance, Not Perfection

This isn’t the time to chase personal bests or extreme diets.

Instead, aim to maintain your strength, energy, and habits so you can pick up right where you left off.

Mike’s Tip:

• If you normally train 3x/week, aim for 1–2 sessions.
• Keep workouts shorter but focused.
• Use bodyweight, bands, or light dumbbells for travel-friendly options.

🍽️ 2. Follow the “One Plate Rule” at Special Meals

Indulgence is fine—overindulgence is what leaves you feeling sluggish and guilty.

The One Plate Rule:

• Fill one plate with what you really want.
• Balance it with a protein and a veggie.
• Skip mindless grazing afterward.

This keeps you satisfied without feeling stuffed.

🚶 3. Keep Moving Daily

Even if you can’t hit a gym, you can still be active:

• Morning walks with family
• Short bodyweight circuits before breakfast
• Swimming or hiking on vacation
• Playing backyard games with the kids

Movement doesn’t have to be “formal exercise” to count.

🥤 4. Hydrate Like It’s Your Job

Dehydration makes you feel hungrier, lowers energy, and can even increase cravings.

If you’re traveling or celebrating, water often gets forgotten—especially with alcohol or sugary drinks in the mix.

Quick Fix:

• Start every day with 12–16 oz of water.
• Alternate each alcoholic or sweet drink with water.
• Carry a refillable bottle when out.

😌 5. Drop the All-or-Nothing Mindset

One heavy meal or missed workout isn’t a failure.

What matters is what you do most of the time, not what happens once in a while.

“The goal during holidays and vacations isn’t perfection—it’s keeping momentum alive in a way that fits your life.”

— Mike Seta

✅ Keep Your Momentum This Holiday Season

Don’t wait for January to start over.

Set yourself up now with a personalized, holiday-proof fitness plan that fits your travel, celebrations, and schedule—so you return feeling strong, energized, and ready for more.

Click here to claim your Holiday & Vacation Fitness Game Plan today → rightdirectiontraining.com