I do something similar to squishysquirrel. I recently upped my calories (from 1,200 to 1,400) and had a really successful week doing that (minus 3.6!!!!). But because I don't want my body to get used to the number again, every week I give myself one meal out with my friends where I get something healthy but I eat more calories than I usually would. I probably go over my daily limit by about 300-400. And it is no big deal. I have the splurge meal the day of my weigh-in so that by the time I step back on the scale, everything I ate is long gone.
Upping calories is kind of scary, but can work really well. As for the trip, I'd say be as mindful as possible, just because you're on vacation and eating out doesn't mean that you have to eat poorly or a lot more than you usually do. Enjoy what you eat, and if you want and feel comfortable doing it, up your calories some
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