Tips to Not Tip the Weighing Scale!

You’re going on a well deserved vacation and the last thing you want to think about, well for most of us, is exercise. So here are a few tips to keep you “in-check” while having fun on your holiday and hopefully on your return, you’re still be friends with the weighing scale.

KEEP MOVING

- One of the easiest ways to keep active is by choosing an “active” holiday. Who needs the gym when you can go rock climbing in Thailand, skiing in Japan, hiking in New Zealand, cycling in Italy or white water rafting in Malaysia.

White Water Rafting, Malaysia

- Explore your new surroundings on foot or on bicycles. Imagine how much more you’ll discover compared to sitting on a bus.

- While researching things to do on holiday, look up exercise classes as well. This will allow you to schedule a few classes in to your itinerary. You’ll be surprised how available classes are these days, with many of the big resorts providing their own.

- Exercise can practically be done anywhere, including your hotel room. Performing exercises such as squats, lunges, push-ups, tricep dips, and crunches can help you maintain all the hard work you’ve been putting in while at home.

- Pack a skipping rope. This is a light piece of equipment and a superb workout. Plus your kids can have fun with it too.

- Swimming is a great cardio and strength workout, whilst working on your tan!

- If you want to keep it simple, stay at a resort with a gym and in the morning before the day’s activities begin make a quick visit to the gym. Even 20 minutes is better than nothing.

EAT MINDFULLY

- While on holiday we tend to eat more. Breakfast buffets are usually a favourite. But remember that this is breakfast, and not lunch and dinner. You’ll be staying at the hotel for a few days, so plan the different dishes you want to try over the few days and not every day in one sitting.

- Limit the buffets. Don’t go for seconds.

- Try and not start your meal with bread, and save the calories for other dishes you would like to savour.

- Don’t make every meal a three course.

- Enjoy the local cuisine but in sensible portions.

- Eat slowly so you can listen to your body when it’s full.

- Limit the cocktails which are usually made with high calorie ingredients.

Make smart food choices, with a FEW treats while on holiday

Above all don’t be too obsessed that you don’t enjoy your holiday but also don’t be too indulgent that you’ll regret going on holiday. One last thing – don’t forget to pack your trainers on your next travels!

Don't forget your sneakers!