Going away on holidays does not mean you have to pack on the pounds! Vacations can be a perfect launch pad for getting back into fitness. The prospect of being away for a week to indulge in 'You' is a wonderful way to initiate a healthier lifestyle!Here's some tips to take on vacation with you:
1. Explore on foot : Do you really need to rent a car? Instead, go for a daily, long walk and explore your vacation destination on foot! It's a great way to stay fit while seeing parts of the city/country, wherever you are, that you would never normally get a chance to see if you were driving.
2. Go grocery shopping : Check out your local food store and purchase healthy foods that you can keep in your hotel or suite. It's easier to eat healthy if you're not always ordering off a menu. Much cheaper too!
3. Eat like a local : When eating out, order the local fare. It's one of the best things about vacationing - new foods! Steer clear of 'American' style foods. They will be loaded with fat, extremely high in sodium - think bloated and puffy in your bathing suit - does that sound like fun? I didn't think so.
4. Hire a trainer while away : Use this time to finally hire a personal trainer, or if you already have one back home, use this time to learn something new from a new trainer.
5. Take advantage of this 'Me' time : Your vacation can still be hedonistic but rather than indulgences that make you gain 5lbs in one week why not use the time away to lose 5lbs in a week. The Salt Spring 7-Day SkinnyMe BootCamp - based on the popular SkinnyMe ebook, by Deb Leblanc, is wonderful idea for anyone wanting to lose the last 5- to 10- lbs and have the best vacation of their life!
