This post was written by guest author Cole Millen.
You have been diligent to eat right and exercise well for months in order to establish a healthy lifestyle. You’ve lost weight, gained muscle tone, and lowered your cholesterol. You are headed off to a well-deserved vacation and wonder if you will have to succumb to seemingly inevitable weight gain and exercise setback. The fact is, you do not! You can take your diet on vacation. Here are some helpful ways to retain the important progress you have worked so hard for.
Navigating Your Flight
Avoid the pitfalls of airport food. Eat a healthy, satisfying meal prior to leaving for the airport. While on layovers, walk around to get some brief exercise and fresh air. If you do need to sit, avoid the food court and its dangerous smells! Plan to pack some low calorie, protein rich, healthy snacks in your carry on bag or purse that will tide you over. This could be an organic nutrition bar, dried fruit, nuts, or a controlled sugar protein shake. Drink bottled water rather than a highly caloric coffee creation. If you are forced to eat a meal at the airport, look for a salad with grilled chicken or turkey and ask for the dressing on the side. Continue reading
