4 so-easy ideas to keep healthy on vacation
Have a Cook In
Of course your fam is gonna go out to eat when you’re far away from the comforts of your own kitchen. But don’t run to a restaurant for every meal. If the place you’re stayin’ at has a kitchen, have everyone pitch in to help cook a nice family dinner together. Fresh, homemade foods are better for your bod than stuff from restaurants, which may include extra salt and other additives. Playing chef also offers portion control as an added bonus.
Keep It Real
It’s vacation, so of course you can have some treats. But if you’re diggin’ dessert after every meal and skippin’ out on the green stuff, you need to rethink your definition of “fun.” You don’t have to stress over it, but keep a tally in the back of your mind about how many veggies versus desserts you’ve had. When the greens start getting left in the dust, you know you need to prioritize a little better.
Pack Light
When you’re jumpin’ in the car or on a plane headed for adventure city, don’t forget to pack yourself some healthy snacks. If you end up runnin’ on empty, you’re most likely to stop for fast food, and that will not make your bod happy. So instead of grabbing a greasy burger and fries, keep on hand fresh foods from home, like carrot sticks, bananas, and celery with peanut butter.
Stick to Your Sched
At home, you usually munch on snacks throughout the day and keep your main meals small. But while you’re on the go with the fam, you’re missin’ out on your midday nomming. So instead of ending up starved and pigging out when mealtimes roll around, try to keep up your usual routine. Don’t just skip meals or snacks because your bro is doin’ it – if you need a little somethin’ to keep yourself from binging later, speak up, sistah!
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