Question

Has anyone phased off for a vacation to be able to have a drink or 2? How much on the plan did you stay to not gain while phasing off? Did you go right back the day you were back from vacation?  

Answer 1

I went off protocol a few days before I left on vacation eating only 1 IP food a day. had salads and protein. stayed away from breads. had drinks every day. gained 1 lb. after one week! . went right back to the plan.  

Comments

@succussion I talked with my coach about going on vacation. and that I would like to be able to have a drink. and this is what she recommended. worked for me.  

Answer 2

Yes! It is wise to come out of ketosis as alcohol can vary and be dangerous. Continue to make good choices and drink plenty of water. I personally try to add things like sweet potatoes, carrots, and some fruit which are still healthy. Then literally back at it. I might gain a lb or two, but usually throw in intermittent fasting and right back on track. Life is short! Enjoy and make this last!  

Answer 3

Did not phase off. Ate mostly protein & veggies, had some bread, cheese, wine (10 day European vacation, drank daily, split a bottle of wine with my husband, or had vodka Soda drinks). Gained 8. 5#, hit IP on first day back, & got right back into the plan. Lost it again within two days. Just don't go crazy. It probably helped that we walked everywhere.  

Answer 4

I stopped IP Dec 21 - Jan 5. This was planned when I started. Vacation to Florida and Mexico. I didn’t really phase off other than decreased IP products the day before and first day. I watched what I ate and didn’t go hog wild on carbs and dairy. Still ate sensibly and portion controlled. Unbelievably had no fried foods. Proud of myself for that. Not that I tried , but just didn’t think about it. Did drink alcohol most days. Once again moderation. A couple too many margaritas one day. Lol. I set my weigh in the Monday we came back. Gained 5. 5 lbs. Didn’t see much difference. I jumped right back on that Monday and lost 10. 8 in my first week. Still going strong.  

Answer 5

Yes. Make good food choices , but realize that alcohol will hit you WAY harder and be careful.  

Comments

@flank I had no problems. Drank half a bottle of wine at lunch, half at dinner (or a few vodka sodas). Did not hit me any harder than it would have after not having any alcohol for 4 months.  

Answer 6

This is the 2nd time I'm phasing off to go out of town. The 1st time I was gone for 2 weeks came back and started back on phase 1 the next day. I didn't go crazy while I was gone and still lost 2. 4 pounds. No issues getting back in it. I'm again phasing off as I'll be out of town starting 2/13 until the end of February. I'll continue to be aware of what I'll eat while gone so I don't undo the work I've done.  

Answer 7

I did in November 1 week of phase 2, and 3 a few days of each. I started after Christmas because I wanted cookies too. It was easy to get back for me.  

Answer 8

YES. was down 80 lbs after 6 mos in June went to all inclusive in Cancun for a week just stayed low carb and very active. stayed the same and went right back I am now down 140!