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5 REASONS WHY YOU CAN LOSE WEIGHT ON HOLIDAY
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For many people, going on holiday is a time that we associate with taking a break, switching off and indulging in our favourite food, which could result in putting on a few pounds. However, is it possible to still enjoy your holiday and stay on track with your weight loss? YES you can enjoy food and lose weight, check out the tips below!
Here are 5 reasons why you CAN lose weight while you are on holiday.
Less stress. One of the main reasons why we go on holiday is to take a break from the stresses of daily life, home and work. Stress can have a detrimental impact on our bodies, hormones, mindset and approach to food - often high levels of stress can result in cravings and bingeing, emotional eating, missed meals and unhealthy food choices, which can all lead to weight regain. By removing the things that can cause continuous stress to lower cortisol levels (stress hormone), results in less cravings, a positive mindset and less physical stress and anxiety within the body. This in turn helps us to re-focus on our weight loss and take the time to consider what we are eating and when.
Better hydration. Staying hydrated is always important, particularly after weight loss surgery. Most people need about 2 litres of fluid a day, which is about 10 (200ml) glasses per day. It’s very difficult for the body to tell the difference between hunger and thirst and it may mean that the hunger that you’re feeling is your body telling you it needs more water. When you are on holiday, particularly in a hotter climate than you are used to, there is a focus on drinking more water and this can help with weight loss. Remember to drink fluids 10-15 minutes before food, or wait for 30 minutes after eating.
More active. Holidays are a time in which we can be more active, even if we aren’t conscious about it. Swimming in the local pool or in the ocean, walking along the beach, exploring tourist attractions on foot, shopping in local markets and walking up flights of stairs are all activities that many of us do on holiday, and they are all a great way to keep up with our exercise routines and helping with weight loss.
Eating less processed food. Many of us want to try local foods while we are on holiday, and these are often made with locally sourced, healthy ingredients. Freshly caught seafood, fruit and beautiful salad combinations are often on the menu at local restaurants, and this can help us to lose weight while still enjoying beautiful, tasty food.
Sleep is generally better. A lack of sleep can increase our appetite by changing hormones, reducing focus and concentration and can sometimes make us slip back into unhealthy habits and crave sugary foods. Because we are less stressed and don’t have the obligations of work and home life that needs an alarm setting for, it is more likely that when we are on holiday we are able to sleep for longer and better.
Remember that when you are on holiday, you are still allowed to relax and enjoy yourself and shouldn’t deprive yourself of the things that you want to do - just do it in moderation! Don’t stress about food and focus on enjoyment and relaxation!
Are you going on holiday and need some advice about how to stay on track? Want to know how I can support you in your weight loss and help change your eating habits and relationship with food when you are on holiday?
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