Any advice for vacation on P3?

[CaTriGirl]

We decided at the last minute to change our vacation plans. Originally we were going to be staying at a place where there wasn't really any tempting restaurants.

Well, we are now going to Florida, and there are MANY restaurants on the beach that I just love! So, now I'm a little concerned. We will have a full kitchen, so all our breakfasts, and probably lunches will be at the condo, but dinners probably out.

What can I have to make me feel I'm not missing out?

What are your favorite P3 snacks?

Thanks in advance, you all are the best!

[walkingwoman]

I'd get plenty of seafood, grilled steaks, loaded salads and protein style burgerswith yummy veggies when dining out! At the condo I'd make eggs my breakfast plan. Crustless loaded quiches, omlettes, eggs with a side of meat and I'd have fruit as well. For lunches I'd make tuna salad, egg salad, assorted ns added deli meats, cheese and serve in lettuce leaves, have some celery on hand for scooping, for snacks I'd wrap proscuitto around cantaloupe slices, have a veggie tray with ranch around, maybe some buffalo chicken dip? it's great cold after you put it together with celery sticks or pork rinds for you, chips for the family, poppers? deviled eggs?

[ChristiansMom]

I love P3 type food and it's easy on vacation - I've done it.. just stay strong and focused on your ultimate goal.

Eating out:
Steak & Veggies - tell them to hold the potato & bread and give you all steamed veggies.
Grilled Chicken (same as above)
Fajita's but have them hold the tortillas and beans/rice just eat the grilled meat with cheese, sour cream and avocado/guacamole.
Taco Salad - have them hold the rice/beans
Side Salad with ranch
Lettuce wrapped burgers
Eggs & breakfast meat - no potatoes or bread
Quiche
Omlette's

Things I'd make ahead or there:
Cheese crisps (cut tiny pieces of REAL cheese slices and place on parchment paper in the microwave for a minute or two until crispy)
Pepperoni slices (same thing as above)
Broccoli, celery, cucumber, jicama, cauliflower, radishes with ranch dip
Jalapeno poppers with ranch
Mini Cheesecake Bites
One Minute Muffins (I make them taste like single serving cake with whip cream.. yum!)
Raspberry Almond Cheese Crumb Cake
Nuts
Peanut Butter on Celery
Deviled Eggs
Tuna Salad to eat on the Cheese crisps

Have a great vacation!

[CaTriGirl]

WOW! Thanks ladies! I knew I could count on you.

It looks completely doable now and the best part, I won't feel deprived! Love all the snack ideas.

[walkingwoman]

I was just at the grocery store and was thinking of you. What about ordering a veggie tray and a meat/cheese platter from a local store where you're vacationing? No prep for you just pick up some crackers for your family and you're golden.

[CaTriGirl]

Originally Posted by walkingwoman

I was just at the grocery store and was thinking of you. What about ordering a veggie tray and a meat/cheese platter from a local store where you're vacationing? No prep for you just pick up some crackers for your family and you're golden.

How sweet you were thinking of me. :blush:
I LOVE the idea! Fantastic!! Thanks again!!

[Tyl]

other tip: take a scale!

[savbaby]

Can we drink Alcohol on p3? My brothers wedding is next month and they are serving it with wine and I was wondering if it was allowed...?

[CaTriGirl]

Originally Posted by savbaby

Can we drink Alcohol on p3? My brothers wedding is next month and they are serving it with wine and I was wondering if it was allowed...?

Yes! Is it allowed? I'm thinking not, but it would be sooo nice to have a margarita while floating down the lazy river!!

[ChristiansMom]

I'm not sure about wine but I know alcohol has a lot of calories/carbs and are typically a no-no. I know there is a brand of Margarita Mix that is low carb and a lot of low carb folks rave about it being so great. It's called Baja Bob's or something like that. It may be a sugar free version but lots of the girls love it and drink it on Atkins.

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by CaTriGirl

We decided at the last minute to change our vacation plans. Originally we were going to be staying at a place where there wasn't really any tempting restaurants.

Well, we are now going to Florida, and there are MANY restaurants on the beach that I just love! So, now I'm a little concerned. We will have a full kitchen, so all our breakfasts, and probably lunches will be at the condo, but dinners probably out.

What can I have to make me feel I'm not missing out?

What are your favorite P3 snacks?

Thanks in advance, you all are the best!

Oh, Lordy I could go on and on about doing P3 while on vacation. I did my first ever P3 while on vacation. On the road I stuck to bunless burgers from Burger King and the other fast food restaurants. When we went to a sit down restaurant I chose the protein (like steak) and had salad and a side of veggies. Now that you can have butter and salad dressing you will love P3!!! You won't miss out on anything (but the bread!!). On my first P3 we traveled up to NJ for my niece's birthday. I made and brought the cream cheese muffins so that when everyone was having the cake for her party I was eating my muffin right along with them. I also brought nuts for snacking--no cashews or peanuts though. I had strawberries and other fresh berries with SF whipped cream for a snack!! If you are going to the beach--how handy to have seafood so readily available. Crab legs dripped/drenched in butter!!! Nothing better!!!!!!!! Enjoy your vacation!!!

[BlueMonday]

Originally Posted by CaTriGirl

Yes! Is it allowed? I'm thinking not, but it would be sooo nice to have a margarita while floating down the lazy river!!

I think you could have the "Skinny Girl" margarita, which is sugar-free. But the regular is full of sugar and is a non-no. I have a sugar-free cosmo recipe that my husband makes for me and I have been having those on weekends and it has not hurt me at all on P3. Wine has also been fine.

At restaurants, just ask them to hold the potatoes/rice/pasta, and give you extra veggies or a side salad. Most restaurants are very accommodating that way.

Have a great trip!!