It can be very tempting to abandon your good sense
of healthy eating on vacation. Although you may strive
for healthy eating, it's easy to drift off and grab
an ice cream cone here and there. There are however,
ways to watch what you eat on vacation.
It's easier than ever these days to request a low
fat or vegetarian meal on airplane flights. If you
choose to instead drive to your destination, the quest
to find healthy food can get a bit more complicated.
Rather than simply relying on greasy foods for nutrition,
pack some nutritious foods in a cooler full of ice
packs. Fruits and vegetables, crackers, yogurt, and
sandwiches are all great to have with you on the road.
Once you arrive at your hotel, you should do yourself
a favor and turn the minibar key down - as this helps
to avoid the temptation. If your hotel offers a continental
breakfast, stick to fruits, cereals, and proteins.
If your hotel has a stove or microwave, consider bringing
your own healthy food with you.
If you simply must eat out, do so only when you are
hungry. Restaurants will usually serve large portions,
so be careful. If you do go a bit over on a meal,
simply cut back on the next.
If you find it hard to fit in three square meals
a day, try to fit in six smaller meals or snacks,
as your body needs fuel every four hours or so. When
you eat out, avoid appetizers. Whatever you do, do
not miss any meals.
When it's possible, you should avoid eating large
meals at night. When your body gets ready for sleep
and slows down, it also burns calories at a much slower
pace. Never eat bread before bed, and make sure to
avoid the butter. Choose fish or poultry for your
meal instead, and include vegetables as a side dish.
Even though it may sound hard, eating healthy on
vacation isn't really that difficult. All you have
to do is use a little will power, and pass up foods
that you know aren't good for you. This way, you'll
enjoy healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle wherever
you go.
The next time you go on a vacation, always remember
that eating healthy is a way of life. You can afford
to get something you crave, although you shouldn't
make a habit of it. One ice cream cone or a pizza
isn't going to matter - as long as you know when to
stop.
