How to Get Back Into Your Fitness Routine After Vacation (Without the All-or-Nothing Mindset)
I just got back from a few days camping trip and feeling all the feels of how hard it can be to get back into the groove of the week, even after just 3 days!
I was tired from sleeping in a tent (so grumpy and unmotivated)
There was no food in the house (so eating crap without a proper meal)
And a pile of laundry and dish washing to do (so my time was consumed)
Whether it’s a camping trip, a weekend getaway, or a full summer vacation, coming back home can feel overwhelming—especially when it comes to your fitness routine.
At Project Fierce Fitness & Wellness in Fort Collins, we hear this from women all the time:
“I feel like I’ve fallen off track.”
“I don’t know how to get back into the groove.”
“I’ll just start fresh next week…”
But the truth is, you don’t need a perfect routine to make progress.
We coach women to build fitness into real life. Not the Instagram-perfect version where every week looks the same—but the messy, flexible version that actually works long-term.
Why "All or Nothing" Stops You from Starting
Telling yourself you need to get fully back on track after a trip is usually what stops you from doing anything at all.
When we think we have to:
Go back to the gym immediately
Meal prep all the things
“Fix” our routine perfectly
…it’s too much. And that overwhelm leads to procrastination.
Then weeks go by, and you’re still not back in your gym shoes. Sound familiar?
Messy & Done Is Better Than Perfect & Not
Here’s what we recommend, whether you’re working with our Fort Collins personal trainers in-person or you’re one of our online personal training clients:
1. Pre-Trip: Plan ONE Thing for Your Return
Before you even leave town, pick one thing you’ll do when you get back.
Schedule your first workout back.
Block off time for grocery shopping.
Book a session with your trainer or join a group class.
2. Post-Trip: Create a “Back Home Ritual”
What’s one small thing you can do every time you return from a trip?
Some of our Fort Collins women’s fitness clients love to:
Go for a walk around the neighborhood
Do a yoga video at home
Make a smoothie even if the fridge is empty
Hit a water goal for the day
Consistency is about patterns—not perfection.
Real Client Example: Flexible Fitness for Real Life
One of our online personal training clients travels a lot. She used to feel like every trip derailed her progress—until she started working with us.
Now, she:
Schedules her week on the way home from the airport
Prioritizes what matters most instead of trying to do everything
Has a flexible training plan that moves with her schedule
This is the beauty of personal training for women that’s built for real life—whether you’re training in-person in Fort Collins or working with us online.
This Is Exactly Why We Created the Summer Strength & Confidence Reset
Life is going to happen. You’re going to have vacations, BBQs, travel, and busy weeks.
The answer isn’t starting over—it’s learning how to reset without restriction or guilt.
Our Summer Reset teaches you exactly that:
In-Person or Online Personal Training
Nutrition Support (no toxic diet culture here)
Confidence Coaching & Goal Setting
It’s for women who want to build strength, energy, and consistency even when life isn’t perfect.
Ready to Get Back Into a Routine That Works for You?
If you’re feeling stuck this summer, coming back from a trip, or just want to finally make a change that lasts—we’d love to help.
Click here to contact us today!
We’re here for Fort Collins personal training, online coaching, and women-friendly fitness solutions that support your life—not complicate it.