Vacation mode means relaxation and setting aside our to do list. We all patiently wait for the holiday to be able to unwind and enjoy the scenery, while feasting on the best foods and drinks. However, we should never compromise on our healthy travel diet.
Consequently, there’s always this bit in us that feels guilty about eating and gaining those extra pounds while abroad. The notion of having a healthy diet is witnessing a tremendous increase especially among the young generation. Therefore, we are going to discuss how proper planning and the right mindset can help us take the appropriate decisions to avoid weight gain, while still enjoying our vacation.
Choosing the Right Meals and Healthy Snacks
It is very true that during a holiday, a lot of our plans change. After all this is the main purpose of travelling and running away from our routine and busy lives. However, that should not equalize the idea of skipping on healthy foods.
Breakfast is the start of the day, and to begin your vacation flawlessly, start with the first meal correctly. Today and more than ever, many accommodation facilities offer Bed and Breakfast, whether it is a hotel or Airbnb. On the other hand, after commencing our day, the next thing would be to make some exercice and gymnastics. This might be hard for some people to do, as they are away from their daily schedule.
Usually, a foreign country will have different modes of living than the ones we are accustomed to. As a result, finding the right venue to exercise might be a bit of a hassle, especially if the hotel does not have its own in-house gym.
Likewise, there are also some applications were you can do annual subscriptions for gyms around the world. Consequently, once you reach your destination you can locate the nearest gym and maintain your fitness routine.
Taking all of this into consideration prior to departure, is a strong start to our trip in terms of our fitness schedule. As a matter of fact, this is the role of proper decision making.
On the other hand, when offered the choice of food/drinks tasting versus outdoor excursions and activities, it would be wise to choose the latter, as we are already guilty of insufficient movements.
Avoid Unhealthy Ingredients
It is a luxury to get to taste a plethora of new foods while in a foreign country. However, that should stop at the stage of tasting. It is by all means very unnecessary to finish all new plates, no matter how flavoursome they might be. It is always a great idea to share the food, in order not to waste it, this way you can taste and not get full at the same time.
There are those ingredients that we can always evade, while still enjoying a rich and tasty meal. Saturated fats disguised in crispy fries and onion rings, are better skipped altogether. Additionally, sauces can be limited or eliminated entirely, if need be.
Afterwards, comes the garnishings and spices. It is a known fact that salt increases water retention and bloats our bodies, especially in the limbs area. The best advice we heard lately is to substitute salt with pepper. Notwithstanding the fact that we should not go overboard with pepper as well, since it has its own disadvantages if not eaten in moderate amounts.
Even though sugary desserts look so sweet, pun intended! Nevertheless, we should never be deceived by looks. We all love our whipped cream on top of our colorful desserts which in turn are stuffed with sugars and preservatives.
Hence, beware of the constant marketing for the lovely desserts after lunch or dinner. Alternatively, you can eat the fresh fruits from the locally produced farms.
Walk a Lot, it's Fun too!
There is no substitute for walking when travelling. The Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours might be a clever way to explore a city or town. However, if you have an ample of time, nothing should substitute walking for many reasons, as this is the ultra beneficial way to explore a new destination.
First and foremost, you get to burn calories relentlessly. As you walk in a foreign place, your mind is drifted away with the new scenery. Hence, you will exert a lot of physical effort while experiencing a significant level of enjoyment and relaxation, which makes it easier to burn calories quickly.
The second important factor associated with walking is the details of the place, that strolling allows you to explore. It’s a known fact that while being transported via a vehicle, your brainpower will be limited to analyse few scenes that your eyes are able to catch from the windows. However, through walking, your total body parts will be in sync and you can reap the maximum benefits of your trip.
This experience will be memorable and your fit body will thank you for it, even weeks after the trip has finished.
