Vacation is a time to get away, relax and enjoy yourself but it does not mean you have to blow all our progress you have made on your healthy journey. Here are five easy tips to keep you on track while enjoying your much needed R & R!
- Stay active. Try a new fitness class, go on a hike, bike, swim or take a walking tour to explore new sites. Think of exercise on vacation as a different and fun way to incorporate your new healthy lifestyle.
- Sometimes we consume a little more alcohol when we are vacationing. A good rule I try to follow is for every alcoholic beverage I consume, I follow it with 8-10 ounces of water. It will help you not get so dehydrated and will assist in flushing the alcohol out of your body quicker.
- Start each day with a healthy breakfast. Go for a good protein and some fiber such as fruit, nuts or oats.
- Sleep. Try to get at least 7-9 hours of sleep on your vacation. Your body needs sleep to metabolize fat and to burn off the food you have consumed.
- And finally, let yourself indulge but not all day every day. Choose wisely with what you would like to splurge on and try not to go overboard.
Vacation is a great time to get away and to enjoy yourself but it can also really hurt some people’s progress as far as losing weight or trying to change old habits. Don’t give up traveling, just make your journey a little healthier and you will be much happier!
Below are some pictures from our recent trip to Seattle. It was beautiful! We stayed active by walking to tour the city, hiking and snow tubing which I chose to walk up the big hill instead of riding the conveyer belt. A few little ways I was able to stay active and still have a wonderful time on my vacation.
