Does vacation mean a free for all?

So when you go on vacation do you take a break from diet and exercise? Most people do only to gain at least 10 pounds, then beat themselves up when they get home. I went on vacation last January. I live in an area that doesn't really have my favorite eateries. So when I went home I was ready to indulge. Well I quickly thought twice. I did have In & Out Burger but I only ate about half the meal. I ate at Cheesecake Factory. I ordered a Chicken Salad Sandwich, a salad with non fat dressing. I had the sandwich cut in fours and ate my salad first then one slice of the sandwich. I left the rest on the table and had no dessert. I did hit the treadmill that day as well. I went to Me n Eds Pizza where I ate salad and had part of a personal size pizza. I ran along the San Joaquin River in the rain. I went to La Boulangerie where I enjoyed coffee and an almond croissant on the patio. I did eat celery and carrots also. I did manage to lose a third of a pound. It was still a loss. I enjoyed myself but I didn't over do it. I still exercised. I made a lifestyle change. I am not just doing a short term diet. I am changing the way I think and the way I look at food. Also I have made exercise a part of my life. I have added it in my schedule. So when I go on vacation it is just another day in my life. I may make some different choices and I will adjust for the day however I am in this for the long haul. I want to have a better quality of life in my latter years. It is that important to me.
No matter what you do just keep moving!