Avoid The Vacation Blues by Mary Moskowitz MS and Laura Manuel MA, Ed.S A
re you excited about your vacation plans but also concerned about sabo- taging your diet when you are eat-
ing away from home? Many of you are either learning or have learned how to incorporate a healthy lifestyle plan that works for you on a daily basis. You try to eat bal- anced meals with fresh, whole foods from your favorite grocery store. You may have set exercise routines that you enjoy along with daily, healthy habits that you easily sustain such as getting to bed and waking up at the same time every day. Te biggest challenge for many of
us is when we leave the comfort of our own homes and routines. We no longer have the resources and schedule that have kept us on track. It can be difficult to find healthy, fresh food on the road, especially at airports and highway stops along the way. It is difficult to maintain your healthy routine, but it
is not impossible, and well worth your efforts to do so. Te key to avoiding vacation set backs is to plan
ahead. Of course, you will be treating yourself to foods and outings you don’t usually partake of while home. Tat is part of the fun- but too much of a “good” thing may not be a really “good” thing if it leaves you feeling sluggish, bloated, and stressed. Below are our 10 tips for a more balanced, enjoyable vacation to help you avoid the vacation blues!
1. Traveling on the road? Bring your own food: Pack a cooler of snacks and water. Need to stop: Search out a Whole Foods or gro- cery store like Wegmans where you can find prepared
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healthy food choices. Sure it may take you off the highway a couple of miles, but it is worth the extra 10 minute drive to eat a deli- cious meal. Plus if you are traveling a long distance, what’s another 10 minutes? Once you reach a destination: Have
foods delivered ahead of time. We like
www.thrivemarket.com, a great online market to get healthy products at reduced prices.
2. When eating out… Choose restaurants before you go: Go online and look at their menu to see if it fits your needs. Do they offer gluten free choices or a variety of items
so you can find something you will like (and it will like you)?
Create your own meal when you order to fit your
personal needs: Many restaurants offer specialty meals or will make modifications. Ask for what you want. For example, request extra veggies with real butter (hold the bad oils) instead of the carbs, tell them you don’t want the bread basket as soon as you arrive. You are the guest and most are willing to accommodate your special needs and requests.
3. When you are on vacation: Find local health food stores and farmers’ markets and prepare easy, tasty meals yourself. Pack your favorite recipes or try some new ones. You will save money and your waist line.
4. Liquid choices: Drink wisely. Stay hydrated with lots of water and don’t overdo alcohol. Limit to 2 drinks per night and hydrate in-between with water.
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