☀️ Prevention and healthy habits: how to survive vacation indulgences after working so hard for your “summer body”?

Every year, the same scenario repeats itself: as soon as spring arrives, a wave of motivation floods social media, gyms, and outdoor activities. The goal? Achieve the coveted "Summer Body."We sign up for the gym, overhaul our diet, cut back, train hard—sometimes even to the extreme.

Then come the holidays, and with them: patios, BBQs, mojitos, ice cream by the water, sleeping in... and sometimes, the total abandonment of all our hard work and original motivation. 🥂🌭🍦

The All-or-Nothing Trap

Many people fall into what I like to call the all-or-nothing syndrome. From extreme discipline to complete laziness! We go from being highly structured to letting everything go. And often, we’re left feeling frustrated and guilty, as if we’ve undone all our progress.

But what if the answer wasn’t in extreme restriction or in total abandonment—but rather in prevention and consistency?I may not always be the best example of this mindset myself, but over the years, I’ve learned that this is what actually works—and it truly does.

Prevention isn’t boring. It’s smart.

Prevention isn’t about strict rules or constant deprivation. It’s a mindset—a way of living that prioritizes balance, awareness, and consistency. It helps us make choices that are aligned with our long-term needs, without falling into the exhausting cycle of motivation → burnout → guilt.

Prevention teaches us that it’s better to move a little every day, to eat with both joy and mindfulness, to get enough sleep, and to manage our stress… rather than going all-in for a few intense weeks before summer.

Yes to pleasure—but with mindfulness

Enjoying summer is healthy. It’s actually essential. But enjoying it mindfully—that’s even better. It’s not about depriving yourself, it’s about making choices. Sipping a glass of wine on a patio with intention, sharing ice cream with your kids without guilt, saying yes to a big meal and no to the second dessert… that’s freedom.

And if you overdo it? Breathe. It’s not a failure. It’s a chance to realign.The human body is resilient. What matters most is the overall direction—not the occasional detour.

The real “Summer Body”? It’s a healthy, functional, and lived-in body.

It’s the body that lets you walk, run, swim, dance, play with your kids, and laugh around a campfire. It’s not an Instagram silhouette. It’s a body that lives, feels, grows—and ages too. It deserves your respect, all year round.

A few simple prevention tips—even on vacation:

• 🥗 Listen to your hunger and fullness cues.

• 🚶‍♀️ Stay active, even in small ways (walking, swimming, biking, yoga).

• 😴 Prioritize quality sleep (reduce noise and light as much as possible).

• 🧘‍♀️ Practice mindfulness, even just 5 minutes a day.

• 📱 Take breaks from social media to better reconnect with yourself.

In conclusion: be kind to yourself

Les vacances ne sont pas une menace pour votre santé. Elles sont une opportunité de consolidation, de repos, de plaisir et de retour à l’essentiel. La prévention, ce n’est pas se priver de vivre. C’est apprendre à vivre pleinement, avec équilibre.