Top Vacation Hacks to Stay on Track and Still Have Fun

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Because the FASTer Way lifestyle doesn’t take a vacation—even when you do.

Summer trips. Beach days. Backyard BBQs. We love a good getaway—but we also know how easy it is to slip into “vacation mode” and come home feeling bloated, tired, and off track.

Good news? It doesn’t have to be that way.

You can absolutely enjoy your vacation, indulge in your favorites, and still maintain your momentum. The key is having a plan—and a few go-to FASTer Way strategies in your back pocket. Here’s how we help clients stay energized, consistent, and feeling strong while living their best vacation life:

🏋️‍♀️ Vacation Workouts That Are Totally Doable

You don’t have to “earn” your meals—but keeping your workout routine while traveling helps regulate energy, reduce bloat, and keep your body in fat-burning mode. Plus, our FASTer Way workouts are just 30 minutes—perfect before beach time or pool lounging.

What to do:

• Hotel gym? Use the dumbbell or machine modifications in your app for Lift Days
• No gym? Bring resistance bands with handles + cloth booty bands and mini bands (they take up zero space in your suitcase).
• In the FASTer Way app? Our HIIT + Tabata workouts can be done right in your hotel room for a beach day energy boost.
• VIP clients: Use the band modifications in the Standard OR hit up the Studio for “travel workouts” like total body, leg day, and upper body options.

Sample Total Body Travel Workout
Warmup (5 min)
✔️ Deadlift with mini band – 10x3
✔️ Bent-over reverse fly with strength band – 10x3
✔️ Low to high pec fly – 10x3
✔️ Squat with cloth band – 10x3
✔️ Side lateral raise – 10x3
✔️ Pushups – 10x3
Cooldown + stretch (5 min)
Bonus: Take a 20-minute walk on the beach or around your resort.

Click here for a sample FASTer Way workout to take with you on the road. 

The HIIT workout can be done right in your hotel room!

🍴 Stock Your Room with Macro-Friendly Staples

One of the best ways to stay consistent? Have protein and fiber-forward foods available wherever you're staying. Make the grocery store your first stop (or use a delivery app) so you don’t have to rely on resort snacks and vending machines.

Grocery Staples:

• Rotisserie chicken, tuna packets, nitrite-free deli meat
• Mixed greens for salads, avocado, berries, plus on-the-go fruit options like apples, bananas, and oranges
• Microwaveable quinoa/rice packets, sweet potatoes, single-serve oats
• Almond milk to mix in oats and shakes, nuts

Pro Tip: Pack single-serve protein powder, collagen, and electrolytes. Don’t forget your shaker cup.

🥜 Pack Snacks Like a Pro

Whether you’re flying, road tripping, or lounging by the pool—you’ll want some grab-and-go snacks that keep you full and satisfied.

Travel-Friendly Favorites:

• Protein bars (check ingredients, or homemade bites from the FASTer Way app)
• Chomps, beef sticks, tuna packets
• Rice cakes + almond butter packets
• Trail mix, fruit that travels well (grapes, oranges, apples)

These staples help you avoid blood sugar crashes (and those hanger-fueled snack shack decisions).

🍹 Swap Cocktails for Mocktails

Vacation is fun—but dehydration, bloat, and mood swings? Not so much. Instead of sugary cocktails or wine that leave you puffy and sluggish, hydrate smarter with refreshing mocktails made with FASTer Way Hydration.

Try this (Your new go-to poolside refresher): 

• 🍋 Lemon-Lime FASTer Way Hydration
• Sparkling water
• Apple cider vinegar
• Squeeze of fresh lime

This mix supports electrolytes, fights fatigue, and actually helps your body burn fat—yes, please.

⏱ Fast Smart, Not Perfect

Intermittent fasting doesn’t have to go out the window on vacation. Even a 12-14 hour overnight fast can support digestion, reduce inflammation, and help you feel less bloated after indulgent dinners.

How to do it:

• Avoid grazing all day to avoid spiking blood sugar between meals. Leave 3-4 hours between meals for proper rise and fall of blood sugar.
• Stay mindful. Break your fast with a protein forward, balanced meal.

🥗 Stick to the Foundations (Progress > Perfection)

The FASTer Way lifestyle is all about balance—enjoy your vacation, give yourself grace, and simply stick to the basics. Prioritize protein, move your body, stay hydrated, and honor your habits, so it’s easy to jump right back into your routine when you get home.

Focus on these habits:

• Intermittent fasting and spacing meals (ditch the all-day snacking)
• Balanced, whole food meals with protein, healthy fats, and fiber
• Smart workouts that fuel fat burning and muscle maintenance
• Hydration with electrolytes (not just water!)
• Movement throughout the day—swim, hike, walk, chase your kids around the beach

✨ Bottom Line: You’ve Got This

You’re not “starting over” after vacation. You’re living the FASTer Way lifestyle wherever life takes you. Do your best. Enjoy the moments. Stick to your habits 80% of the time and you’ll feel GOOD—during your trip and when you get back.

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