Fit to Travel

Whether you travel for business, the weekend or overseas, it’s all too easy to forget about your health, only to return home carrying some extra baggage. However, experts say, it’s possible to indulge in your favorite foods and beverages while on vacation without the resulting weight gain. Here are some simple steps that will allow you to have a completely guilt-free vacation. tractions have an abundance of tempting foods. To avoid these temptations, bring lots of healthy snacks to munch on while you’re sightseeing. Choose foods high in healthy fats to keep you satisfied longer; good options are: nuts, trail mix, granola and dried fruits. This will help prevent you from craving foods high in fat throughout your day, as well as boost your metabolism. This will not only save your waistline but your wallet as well.

Eat as healthfully as possible. This can be a real challenge when you’re staying in hotels and don’t have much time to cook. However, there are some practices that can make it a bit easier to stay on track. As mentioned previously, bring snacks. Eat a big breakfast before you head out for the day. Don’t drink your calories; stick with water as much as possible. This alone can make all the difference. Try to choose a hotel with at least a kitchenette. If and when you find yourself in a situation where healthful food isn’t an option, try sharing a meal. It may not completely satisfy your hunger, but it will allow you more time to find a place with preferable options. Staying active can be difficult while on the road, since travel often involves long periods of sitting (whether in airplanes, trains, cars or meetings), but no one wants to spend a vacation at the hotel fitness center. Instead, walk whenever possible, or rent a bike. If your vacation is longer than three weeks, you might consider joining a local fitness class. Try something new and you could even get to know a few of the locals!

Remember to be flexible, as there will likely be times when things don’t go as planned. Should that happen, don’t give up; just do your best to make healthy choices. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail