How do I get back into my workout routine after a vacation?

She starts with food, not the gym. On Ep. 183 she explains that she finds nutrition the easiest thing to get back in control of. She drinks plenty of water, because travel and flying leave you dehydrated, then pulls out chicken to defrost and meal preps so she is set for the days ahead. She usually spends the day after travel, or two days after an overseas trip, just eating well. When she trains the day after she gets home, she ends up extra sore because her body hasn't had the energy and nutrients to recover. She also doesn't beat herself up for sleeping in. If your body needs the rest, take it.

When you do lift again, skip what she calls Hulk mode. After almost a week off, with less food, water and sleep than usual, you may not feel as strong. For her first session back she kept it to three sets for the whole workout and went much lighter than normal, and she wasn't overly sore the next day. Then she writes the week down. Decide which days you will train, push them back a couple of days if you need to, and fit in your usual sessions around prepping food and sleep. Once it's on paper, all that's left is to follow through.

There is a limit to the grace period, though. On Ep. 46, Nikkiey says off days on vacation will happen, but they shouldn't stretch into a week or two. Go back to your lifestyle the day the holiday is over. A slow restart isn't a failure. Keeping small promises to yourself is how you get back on track.