I had a client that just got home from a 2 week trip to the beach with her whole family. The first thing that she said when she returned was, “I am so proud of myself, I enjoyed my trip, I indulged at times, and I maintained my weight.”
I love vacation pictures of friends, family, and clients, and love when they are able to go away make memories, enjoy the moments, and come home with souvenirs (but not on their waist or hips)
Here are a few of my tricks to help you get the most out of your trip. When you are on vacation, you wan to feel fit and energized. The reason for the trip is to experience something different and you add more value when you are able to walk, hike, and haul (beach stuff) to see more & take more pictures.
PS: These tips work for staycation mode as well.
On day 1
Start your trip by setting up good habits with the “save for later method”. You want to pace yourself on your trip, especially if it is longer than a few days. Start out on the first day sticking close to #one80eating (protein, fat, and fiber at every meal). Add ONE thoughtful indulgence like the wine, pasta, or dessert, each day that follows. They are not going anywhere. I save my the thing I am looking forward to for the last day. Say, in Paris, I would have the butter and croissant the last day.
Similarly, start each day with protein, fat, and fiber. That will allow your food to work longer for you, balance blood sugar, and set you up with energy for the day ahead. When you are vacationing, temptations increase as the day goes on. You may want cocktails at lunch, ice cream after dinner, or the special local cuisine. So, plan to pass on muffins, danishes, donuts, and pancakes for an egg white veggie omelet with a side of tomatoes and GG crackers.
Fitness
Fitness is part of the healthy living equation and should be something you enjoy doing it. I say the best exercise is the one you will do and stick to. So, especially on vacation, tap into the local fitness center, an extra walk around the grounds or beach, rent a bike, or look to take in a local class before drinks and dinner.
Hydrate
Dehydration mimics hunger and no one wants night cramps from too little water. Pack a water bottle and shoot for your daily 3 liters of water each day. You can help minimize weight gain because the water will help you to feel full.
It’s not weight that is stuck to you
The faster you get back on track with the scale and journaling, the faster that weight will come right back off. You may come back with an extra 6-8 pounds, but you can lose that just as quickly as you gained it by doing these simple things. For a week, drink your water, up the vegetables, eat at home, eat fewer restaurant meals, and have fewer cocktails. Get back to your normal sleeping and eating and routines and your body will drop the bloat from the increased fat, salty, food, desserts, and cocktails.
Any travel plans soon for you?
Originally posted 2020-06-27 08:15:14.
