The hardest part about being on vacation is eating on vacation. It starts with the continental breakfast of dougnuts and danishes, then a lunch of an amazing sandwich with a side of fries and possibly a few cocktails, dinner could be a pasta dish or some other meal smothered with butter and possibly a bottle of wine followed by dessert. Before you know it you have come home from a 5 day vacation with at least 5 extra pounds. So first things first: Set a plan.
1. stop at the grocery store for some healthy portable snacks. Eating every 3 hours is a must to keep up your metabolism so having snacks on hand will make it a lot easier. Nuts and fruit are great options.
2. Make a vow to make good meal decisions. Avoid anything processed and fried. No pasta, no breads, no fries, etc. Choose a light and healthy breakfast such as eggs and toast or even cereal.
A salad makes a great lunch just be sure to avoid creamy dressing and cheese toppings. A chinese chicken salad is a great choice. Order a nice dinner, but again avoid creams and butters. Go for a nice steak with a veggie and a plain potato or rice. As for beverages, a glass of wine with dinner. Wanna refreshing cocktail during the day? A rum drink such as a Mojtio is nice or even a Bloody Mary but only have one or 2 not 10. Avoid frozen drinks or soda mixers.
3. Commit to move. Take a walk every morning or maybe even a morning jog. Rather than a nap in the afternoon to regenerate try some yoga. Then as you plan your daily activities plan to do something active. Walk around a downtown area or a museum. Plan to walk to your destinations if they are close enough. Take a romantic walk after dinner or even go out for a night of dancing.
Remember that you may be on vacation but you will be home eventually and you want to make sure you will not look back at your days of freedom and relaxation with regrets.
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