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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Healthy eating whilst travelling/on vacation
We can have all the best intentions to eat healthy whilst on the move/travelling/ vacationing, but they can so easily fall to the wayside through lack of availability or temptation in the moment. Here are a few tips that may help. A little bit of planning can save you many empty calories/bad fats & carbs/sodium/chemicals/money that still leave you feeling hungry or sluggish!
Flying - go online and see what food outlets are available at your airport/gate etc. Also find out what meals are available onboard – even if not served you can often purchase them onboard. Depending on time of day you are flying you can pack a couple of hard boiled eggs and an apple for a snack/breakfast….a chicken salad for lunch/dinner or a healthy sandwich. Maybe a bag of nuts/healthier cookies/chocolate/protein bars etc. Not only will these be healthier but often save you a lot of money.
As you know drink lots of water, and avoid alcohol (dehydrating). If flying long distances try and walk/move/exercise when you arrive – and/or get some sunlight – all good to invigorate you and not lead to your body craving food as a substitute for energy.
Hotel - call ahead and find out of there is a fridge in the room. This way you know you can stock up for a healthy breakfast/snacks. Find out if breakfast is included and what it is.
On the road - you can make a packed lunch/snacks in a mini cooler….or at least your favorite diet sodas/sparkling water, and maybe some protein bars. If not, when you stop - think protein (chicken/eggs) and not fried…and salad/veges/wholewheat bread.
Travelling companions – It is a known fact that if we eat with others we tend to eat more. And women who are not used to eating every meal in the company of men – may well overeat. Same with drinks – alcohol…try and pace with yourself and stick to your healthier options and not get swayed by others.
Maybe think again! We often have the thought that ‘Hey I’m on vacation …so I’ll be good again when I get back home.’ But just think on this for a moment – what if you could have a relaxing break/vacation and return home refreshed and a few pounds lighter without even trying?!! Often when we are away from home we are more distracted, we move more…walk around…do other activities….= all good calorie burning stuff! And if you just keep to a normal eating plan – without the added numerous ice creams/alcoholic drinks/foods or even just size of portions you wouldn’t normally eat…you will be surprised when you return how good you feel and look. That’ll be worth its weight in gold for those tough moments of saying ‘no’. Remember nothing tastes as good as thin feels! And it feels pretty lousy to return home and face an even larger uphill weight struggle that when you left!
A little foresight can keep you healthy and on track with your eating/weight loss plan!
Flying - go online and see what food outlets are available at your airport/gate etc. Also find out what meals are available onboard – even if not served you can often purchase them onboard. Depending on time of day you are flying you can pack a couple of hard boiled eggs and an apple for a snack/breakfast….a chicken salad for lunch/dinner or a healthy sandwich. Maybe a bag of nuts/healthier cookies/chocolate/protein bars etc. Not only will these be healthier but often save you a lot of money.
As you know drink lots of water, and avoid alcohol (dehydrating). If flying long distances try and walk/move/exercise when you arrive – and/or get some sunlight – all good to invigorate you and not lead to your body craving food as a substitute for energy.
Hotel - call ahead and find out of there is a fridge in the room. This way you know you can stock up for a healthy breakfast/snacks. Find out if breakfast is included and what it is.
On the road - you can make a packed lunch/snacks in a mini cooler….or at least your favorite diet sodas/sparkling water, and maybe some protein bars. If not, when you stop - think protein (chicken/eggs) and not fried…and salad/veges/wholewheat bread.
Travelling companions – It is a known fact that if we eat with others we tend to eat more. And women who are not used to eating every meal in the company of men – may well overeat. Same with drinks – alcohol…try and pace with yourself and stick to your healthier options and not get swayed by others.
Maybe think again! We often have the thought that ‘Hey I’m on vacation …so I’ll be good again when I get back home.’ But just think on this for a moment – what if you could have a relaxing break/vacation and return home refreshed and a few pounds lighter without even trying?!! Often when we are away from home we are more distracted, we move more…walk around…do other activities….= all good calorie burning stuff! And if you just keep to a normal eating plan – without the added numerous ice creams/alcoholic drinks/foods or even just size of portions you wouldn’t normally eat…you will be surprised when you return how good you feel and look. That’ll be worth its weight in gold for those tough moments of saying ‘no’. Remember nothing tastes as good as thin feels! And it feels pretty lousy to return home and face an even larger uphill weight struggle that when you left!
A little foresight can keep you healthy and on track with your eating/weight loss plan!
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