Episode notes
Episode 28:
Have you ever gone on vacation thinking, “I’ll just enjoy everything and reset when I get home”… only to come back feeling exhausted, inflamed, and like you’re starting from scratch?
In this episode of Glucose, Grit & Grace, Alane leads a real, honest conversation about how to travel without sabotaging your progress—and without missing out on the experience.
We’re breaking down the all-or-nothing mindset that keeps so many women stuck in the cycle of restriction → overindulgence → guilt… and showing you a better way.
Because health isn’t about restriction… it’s about freedom, energy, and confidence.
🎯 CHAPTERS
0:00 Vacation Regret Is Real
0:21 The Real Cost of Travel Habits
2:05 Restrict → Binge Cycle
5:10 The “Be Good” Trap
7:30 Not a Lifestyle—It’s a Diet
10:25 When Food Takes Over
12:34 Travel Nutrition Made Simple
15:30 Intentional Travel Changes Everything
16:50 Avoiding Energy Crashes
24:02 The Simple Rule: Protein First
31:50 Focus on the Experience
33:05 Stay Consistent During the Day
39:42 You Don’t Have to Choose
✨ HIGHLIGHTS
• Why vacation often leads to starting over
• The all-or-nothing mindset keeping you stuck
• How restriction leads to overindulgence
• Why willpower fails on vacation
• The mindset shift that changes everything
• How to eat healthy while still enjoying your trip
• Simple travel strategies that actually work
• How to avoid blood sugar crashes on the go
• Why protein should always come first
• Letting go of perfection while staying intentional
• How to enjoy food without guilt
• Fueling your body vs feeding your soul
• How to come home feeling GOOD instead of behind
🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES
👉 Website: https://glucosegritandgrace.com
👉 Connect with Elaine: https://instagram.com/nana_knows_better
👉 Connect with Alane: https://instagram.com/alanepearcecoaching
👉 Connect with Amber: https://instagram.com/coachamberc
👉 Email: CoachesHotline: glucosegritandgrace.com
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