7-Day Plan to Ease Back into Healthy Eating After Vacation: Simple Recipes for a Smooth Transition

Vacations are a time for indulging in delicious meals, treats, and drinks, but once you return home, it’s common to crave a sense of normalcy and healthier options. To help you transition back to your routine post-vacation, we bring you a 7-day meal plan filled with simple recipes that are easy to prepare. The goal is to get you back to enjoying home-cooked meals without a lot of effort while still savoring the best flavors of summer.

While we encourage enjoying local cuisine and not restricting yourself on vacation, we understand that some may want to focus on healthier eating or weight loss. That’s why we’ve set the calorie goal for this meal plan at 1,500 calories a day, with modifications for those needing 1,200 or 2,000 calories per day.

To help you get back on track post-vacation, we’ve also included strategies such as reframing your mindset about eating differently on vacation, practicing moderation, incorporating exercise, staying hydrated, and planning ahead when it comes to meals and snacks.

You can find the printable shopping list for this meal plan to make grocery shopping a breeze. And for those who like to meal prep, we have a recipe for a Spinach & Strawberry Meal-Prep Salad to enjoy for lunch on Days 2 through 5.

Each day of the meal plan includes breakfast, morning and afternoon snacks, lunch, and dinner, with calorie totals provided for each day. Modifications to adjust the calorie counts are also included for those needing fewer or more calories.

So, if you’re looking to ease back into your routine after a vacation filled with indulgence, this 7-day meal plan is the perfect way to get back on track while still enjoying delicious and nutritious meals. Happy cooking and happy eating!