Eating healthy during vacay is h-a-r-d, but not impossible.
Cutting out bad foods or stepping up workouts is even more difficult and if you’ve made progress, congratulations! Healthy habits get easier as they become a part of your daily routine, but what happens when you want to bask is some well-deserved R & R?
Summer is just around the corner and you know what that means: vacations, lounging in swim wear, floating on pool floaties shaped liked swans and refreshing treats that cool us down.
Okay, before we get carried away, listen up to avoid those summer slip-ups!
1. PREP is key
Let’s face it–you’re going to want to indulge in temptations, especially if you’re short on time. Who thinks about eating healthy on vacation? If you’re not home, do the calories even count? YES!
This doesn’t mean you can’t sample new foods on your travels; just be smarter about it.
Whether you’re traveling by plane or car, pack a few healthy snacks and some green Power Shake that will be a good source of daily energy. Make a mental plan to substitute 1-2 meals a day with a shake and steer clear of empty calories and sugar-filled foods. When you do eat out, seek out healthier food spots, opt for steamed, baked or grilled foods, and don’t be afraid to ask servers about nutritious alternatives.
That goes for pick-me ups, too! Coffee and energy drinks can sometimes overload on extra sugar and leave you feeling groggy–a grogginess that tricks you into believing you just need to eat. Opt for healthier alternatives like our own Cant! Beet This!, a natural beet mix that can help fuel you through the day.
2. NO skipping meals
When out and about, you can get so busy you forget to eat. Which is good, right? No extra calories? NO!! Avoiding meals robs your body the chance of getting essential nutrients. Plus, if you avoid one meal, it’s more likely that you’ll just binge more on your next one.
Try fitting in a small meal as to not miss. You can also opt for a type of meal replacement or satiating superfoods blend, like Power Shake or Super Meal L.O.V.!
3. Do not FRET!
Hey, we’re all human. You might end up slipping up and that’s okay! Know that a slip-up won’t ruin your entire lifestyle journey. It might derail you a bit, but just get back on the horse!
For those who get so derailed from the journey, don’t worry either! It might be tricky re-starting the routine, but there are tools that can help. We offer differing types of 10-Day Transformations, meant for every path! Take a mini-vacation from bad food, and get back on track.
Some find it hard to eat healthily during vacation. But we know you can do it! Happy summer!
