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Taking a vacation can be disruptive to your normal habits such as eating and
exercising. It is possible to do a little planning which will allow you to enjoy
your vacation and still not bring home any extra pounds
When packing your suitcase pack a pair of workout shoes, exercise clothing,
T-shirts, exercise bras, socks, and a swimming suit. You may want to take
additional items such as your pedometer, yoga mat, food journal, or any other
items that will help you stay on track
The great solution for your vacation could be a
vacation rental. You can cook
any food you need on the private kitchen; some vacation homes offer
gym
memberships; rental cabins (especially mountain cabins) can offer hiking and
biking trails that will help you to stay fit
Use the Internet to search the area restaurants and find out if they offer any
healthy choices. Many will post their menu online but if they do not you can
always make a phone call. If you are renting a vacation home, ask the owner for
recommendations
There are many gym memberships, which are covered in any area where they have a
facility such as Gold’s Gym or the YMCA. Many vacation homes also offer common
gym facilities as well as pools. You can check to see what will be available in
the area you plan to visit
If you are flying, you might want to check ahead to find out what they will be
serving. You can always pack yourself a healthy lunch to carry on the plane with
you
If traveling by car you can pack a cooler with healthy choices such as fruits
and vegetables. You can also throw in some yogurt and cottage cheese to eat for
a light snack. Many of these type items are available in single serving
containers and travel quite easily. Always have plenty of bottled water on hand.
If you have an insulated jug, that would also be handy to carry
If you plan to stop and have a meal in a restaurant you need to make healthy
choices such as baked or broiled instead of fried. For fast food you can choose
a lean sub sandwich without the mayo, or at least the low fat mayo. Many fast
food chains offer nutritional information on all of their selections to help you
make wise choices
Make regular stops and take advantage of this time to take a quick walk through
a park or just around the parking lot. This will help you feel refreshed an
invigorated
Always eat a full meal before going to the airport. This helps to resist the
temptation of Starbucks and Cinnabons. If you have to purchase a meal at the
airport, look for a place that has healthy choices. Limit or avoid alcohol and
caffeine since these tend to cause dehydration
Try to avoid people movers, opting to walk instead. Wear your comfortable
athletic shoes and be prepared in case you have to speed up the pace a little
You will probably get more exercise on a vacation than you realize since you
will be touring new places. Take a pedometer with you to keep up with how much
you actually do in one day. If the hotel has a gym, take advantage of it
If you are staying with friends or family you may need to explain to them that
you are trying to stick to healthy choices in order to maintain your healthy
lifestyle. Try to stay with some type of exercise routine such as walking. You
can ask a friend or family member to join you. Offer to cook at least one meal
for your hosts. This is a way to show them you appreciate what they are doing
while at the same time showing them how tasty low fat cooking can be. Most of
the vacation homes offer fully equipped kitchen, BBQs and fire pits
Before you leave home, stock up your freezer and pantry with healthy foods that
will be waiting on your return. This way you will not have any excuse to
continue eating as you did while on vacation. If possible, get an appointment
with a personal trainer who can help you get back on track with your workouts.
If you don’t have a trainer you can always call a friend to go to some workouts
with you
Vacation times are meant to be fun and relaxing so try not to stress if you put
on a pound or two while you are gone. The best thing for you to do is get right
back on track with your healthy eating and lifestyle. You’ll lose those pounds
before you know it
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