June 1, 2020
Monday Tip: 4 Vacation Tips
Happy Monday! With summer vacation quickly approaching, you’re probably planning your next getaway. Whether you go on a cruise, an African safari or a low-key trip to the beach, warm summer days are the best time to get away from it all.
But wait - did you know that the average person gains almost a pound a day while on
vacation?
So before you pack your bags for your next adventure, read the following 4 Vacation Tips and come home feeling refreshed!
Vacation Tip #1: Get Moving
It’s easy to spend vacation days sprawled out by the pool, but the inactivity will quickly add
up. Choose to be active and you’ll burn calories all day long while indulging in delicious snacks.
The following ideas will get you moving:
• Go on a brisk walk each day of your trip. You’ll see new sights while burning off excess calories.
• Always take the stairs rather than the elevator. Talk about bonus calorie burning!
• Go on a jog in the mornings before your daily activities, or jog in the evening after the day winds down.
• If your hotel has a pool, swim a few laps each day. Swimming is a fun way to get in a full body workout.
• If your trip takes you to a place of natural beauty then go on a hike. Even while hiking at a slow or moderate pace you’ll burn plenty of calories.
• Play some sports - beach volleyball, a game of hoops, Frisbee, or bike riding are all great ways to have fun while keeping fit.
Vacation Tip #2: Indulge with Portion Control
You have no choice but to eat out while on vacation. Whether you’re enjoying 5 star restaurants or fast food diners, you’ll be met with the same problem: huge portions. While it is tempting to simply eat it all make sure you really listening to your body rather than letting your eyes be bigger than your stomach!
Use the following tips to keep your portions under control:
• When you order your meal ask for a to-go box. Take half of your meal and place it into the box before you even begin to eat. This will allow you to have one portion and decide if you are really still hungry after you finish the first one.
• If you would rather not carry around a to-go box, ask that your entrée be made into a smaller portion. If it is dinnertime don’t be afraid to ask for the lunch-sized portion.
• Pay more, and eat less. Take quality of food over quantity.
• Eat meals. Cut out snacking, stick with structured meals.
• Eat slowly, and eat foods that have been prepared slowly - that means no fast food.
Vacation Tip #3: Eat Natural Sweets
One of your biggest enemies when it comes to vacation...sugar.
The average modern person consumes 46 teaspoons of sugar every day. The average
person on vacation consumes even more than that.
Even though sugary calories taste great, the sweet pleasure comes at a high price. Here’s
what I mean:
• Sugar creates false hunger (as a result of the insulin rush and then ensuing plummet in blood sugar levels), which causes you overeat.
• Sugar weakens your bones -making you vulnerable for osteoporosis, and weakens your teeth - making you vulnerable for cavities (both due to the calcium being pulled from your bones and teeth in order for your body to process sugar).
• Sugar in excess is stored as fat (after your liver has no more room to store it, sugar is converted to fat and deposited on your belly, thighs, hips and the backs of your arms).
• So instead of eating that ice cream cone or chocolate éclair, satiate your sweet tooth with a piece of juicy fruit.
Vacation Tip #4: Avoid Fried Foods
While fast food restaurants are definitely convenient, with their low prices and quick service,
It’s really not worth it. As you enjoy your vacation keep this in mind: avoid fried foods. While this is always a good plan to follow, it is even more important to abide by while traveling.
Take an average potato, bake it and you have 110 calories and 0 grams of fat. Take that
same potato turn it into French fries and you have 380 calories and 18 grams of fat.
Frying food is the easiest way to dramatically increase the calorie and fat content.
Enjoy you time on vacation but also make sure you are doing everything you can to come back feeling good as new!!
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