dealing with break from training

[smaul]

I know this question has been asked over and over again but this time I'll pay attention to the replies 

Seeing the holidays are upon us and I'll be abroad so... how do I adapt my diet so that I do not get too fat or lose to much weight?  I was thinking drop the carbs and keep the protein the same?

[MidniteRambo]

I know this question has been asked over and over again but this time I'll pay attention to the replies 

Seeing the holidays are upon us and I'll be abroad so... how do I adapt my diet so that I do not get too fat or lose to much weight?  I was thinking drop the carbs and keep the protein the same?

Dropping carbs during the holidays seems like a tall order.  I would try to keep your overall nutritional program going with the addition of one reasonable holiday cheat meal per day for social reasons.  Expect a moderate weight gain from which your recharged body will be ready to "get back into the game" in a week.  Happy holidays.

[smaul]

Thanks, sounds like pretty good advice.  Was going to try and do some running to keep the cheat meal's damage to a minimum

[MidniteRambo]

Thanks, sounds like pretty good advice.  Was going to try and do some running to keep the cheat meal's damage to a minimum

Good idea.  Let's say you consume an extra 500 calories per day (i.e., your cheat meal is 900 calories instead of a standard 400 calorie meal), that's a pound of fat added in a week.  But if you burn even 250 of that per day (1/2 hour on the eliptical for me), your net fat gain in a week is 1/2 pound which is not a big deal.

[jdooly]

Or, assuming you have built a good foundation, have a few treats, but not a binge fest.  Unless you compete, you aren't going to "ruin" your physique in a few days.  You can't.  Relax a tad, then be ready to get back to business sooner than later.  IMO.