It depends on the purpose and location of the vacation/trip. On vacations physical activities are built into the itinerary most of the time and walking around is obligatory. On a trip for work, if the schedule allows for it, I like to take a walk just to check out the place I’m visiting. It makes it feel like I’m personally getting something out of it.

I usually do some kind of activity on vacation, but we are normally pretty active, so it may not be working out in an actual gym. 🙂

If we are at a hotel with a workout room or pool I always make an effort to jump on a machine or into the pool for at least 30minutes (usually in the morning). It keeps me on track and I feel better about the day especially if we are in a city with great food that adds more calories to my day. If we are not at a hotel with a workout room or pool I make an extra effort to walk as much as possible to get to our destinations.

I work out when I go to the beach–running on the treadmill in addition to walking several miles along the beach. I was very disappointed when there was no place to jog at the cabin we stayed at last year for my brother’s wedding, but the cabin came with kayaks, so I went kayaking instead. I try to always find a way to do something active on vacation, especially since no one else in my family is active.

My host-mom in Spain used to make me “Southern-fried green apples!” Hahahah. They’re amaaaazing

Its SO funny to me that people think milk-substitutes are gross. I totally drink milk, but seriously, it comes from a cow, whereas rice milk or almond milk just seems so much more natural to me! I’m living at home right now and its so funny how my parents look at the almond milk! I guess since its so foreign to them, having been raised on milk, but come onn. If it were the opposite, and milk was just recently introduced, how much more grossed out would people be from the source of milk compared to the vegetarian options?! So funny. Happy your mom liked it!!!

I try to get in at least a 30 minute workout every day. I do take one rest day per week. If I know I won’t be able to work out during a day of vacation, I make sure that my “rest” day is saved for the occasion. Have fun in TN! I’m not too far away (Chattanooga).

Those apples look incredible!

When away from home, I just try to get something in. Running is normally what I do.

I try not to let myself go more than 2 days with working out when on a trip. So, I try to workout hard the morning I leave, if at all possible, and then when I return a few days later (if it’s not too late).

That is funny about the rice milk. I’ve never tried rice milk but I’ve been wanting to expand my “milk horizons,” if you will, beyond cow’s milk.

Honestly, i’ve never worked out on vacation. Sad fact but true. I always have the best intentions… oh well. There’s always next time.

I try to do my best to get at least a few workouts in. I try to be flexible and understand that I might not be able to workout quite as much as I am used to! I do check in to running routes and gym passes before I go!

When I’m on vacation, I ALWAYS try to work out. But if it can’t happen, it can’t happen. I work out 6 days a week usually, so a few days off can’t hurt.

LOVE the lil rooster spoon! too cute 😉 Have fun with your mama!

I see what my schedule allows and adjust for it. For example, usually I’m really active when I travel. Like in Costa Rica last month, I spent most of the day hiking and doing activities so there was no need (or desire!) or a “real” workout.

I love that you are in TN!!! I live in Nashville… If you happen to drive through, perhaps you could arrange a blogger meet-up :D… Just a thought. As far as vacation workouts go, I try to fit in some sort of activity but I try not to stress about it – vacations are for relaxing!

I try to work out on vacation….I feel a lot better if I can at least get a short run in.

aww your mom’s reaction is priceless!

Three day vacay, I may not workout. If it’s longer I like too get in a workout at the hotle or wherever I’ll be staying.

LOL oh mothers. I keep trying to get my family to try different foods. My brother wouldn’t even eat almond milk with his cereal, when you can’t even really taste it. Crazy folks!
I used to always try and workout everyday (maybe give myself 1 day off) on vacation, but that was in my obsessive stage. Now I’d obviously be fine taking some days off.

I had to laugh at the rice milk anecdote because I can’t tell you how many times my mom has said things like, “I just don’t eat the way you do” when turning down my offer of food i’ve cooked. I’m like, “What? healthy?” She has yet to try something i’ve made and spit it out. Moms!

Have an awesome time, and on a side note, our family dog is short haired and wears jackets to go outside, too! My mom actually made her one and it’s got a hood- it looks like a boxing robe. Absolutely ridiculous!

The TN mountains are beautiful! It looks like you are going to have a much needed relaxing vacation. When I’m away I generally try and find time to exercise when I can, but try not to stress out about it. When I was visiting my parents over Christmas (about 9 days), I did formal exercise every other day and then spent time walking with my mom or running around with the dogs (there were 5 total) the other days. It just depends on what the “vacation” is and what is going on!

Where were you in Tennessee? We just moved here to Maryville, near the Smokies, and love it when it snows – of course, we moved here from Minnesota, so when they close schools we just laugh. Your oatmeal looks to die for. Gotta get me some of that! I use soy milk for my oatmeal but I’ll try the Rice milk next time.

If I’m going to be gone for more than 2 days I plan for workouts even if its just yoga.

To be honest – I don’t work out on vacation at all. I never gain weight on vacation, I eat in moderation and do a LOT of walking.

I use to NOT work out during vacations until I realized I ate dessert at EVERY meal…don’t judge. Now if I’m not walking 6 miles a day sight seeings (like in san fran or nyc) I will try to at least do 30 min at the gym!