How to stay fit even on vacation?
Who wouldn't like a classic vacation like this? Pool, good food, comfort. We all love it, except for our form. Or at least we always have that feeling, don't we? After a week of relaxing and lounging by the pool, we then wonder if it was even worth it when we now look like… Well, make up your own mind. But don't worry, the fit will be waiting for you that week. In seven days of doing nothing, nothing fundamental will change. Diet is key. So how do you keep fit even on vacation?
Don't overeat
Do you have all-inclusive at the hotel and are you sorry not to take the great food from the buffet "for later" to the pool? If so, then you must not feel sorry for your form or bad digestion. So be yourself don't choose all-inclusive stays or eat sparingly . Only put as much on your plate as you can eat at any given moment. And if you want to taste everything, have a little of each. Above all, your plate should contain high-quality proteins , which can easily be covered by the sea with local seafood. Although vegetables are not a side dish, they should also be abundantly represented on the plate, and last but not least, rice or potatoes. On the contrary, what should be left out? For example, fries, anything fried and everything that you wouldn't normally include in a healthy menu.
Swap quick sugars for fruit
One cake here, ice cream there. An unlimited amount of all kinds of goodies usually tempts us from the path of a healthy lifestyle on vacation. If you don't want to disrupt your respectable healthy regime, reach for any fruit. This will refresh you and at the same time satisfy your sweet tooth.
Alcohol is also to blame
Alcohol is like poison to the body. You drink and your body starts doing everything to get rid of the alcohol. All of them other biological processes go by the wayside . This is the reason why even those few drinks can properly slow down the metabolism . And regardless of how many calories they contain. One large beer has almost the same energy value as a main meal. So imagine how big the income is if you drink like 5 of them a day. Of course, we understand that alcohol is part of the holidays. Therefore, do not deny it completely, just try to regulate it. Swap beer and drinks for dry wine or order, as the name suggests, a skinny bitch.
Walk around, explore
Are you not interested in what the landscape behind the hotel hides? Even with all-inclusive, try to get up from the lounger and go for a walk around the area. You will certainly discover incredible places and you will also be on the move. But there are many activities. You can rent a paddleboard on the quiet beaches or take a boat ride with a stop for snorkeling . There are many options, so take advantage of them, travel and move. In addition to burning calories, an active vacation will also give you many memories that you can't just capture at the pool.
If you do all of this, but you still feel guilty and feel that the vacation is taking away your fit form, let it go. Don't look around and enjoy your free time. Everyone deserves it. We all have enough time to follow the regime, so don't let it control you too much.
Muscle memory exists
If you really gain weight or your muscles get loose while on vacation, don't hang your head. After two or three visits to the gym, everything will be back to normal. Muscles are not just an ordinary building block. They have a memory and can quickly recall their skills.
General advice on how to maintain muscle mass:
- Make sure you get enough protein even during rest
- Maintain a sleep schedule
- Hydrate the body regularly
- Being active outside of sports (for example, cleaning can be a great substitute)
However, it should be noted that these tips work best in synergy. This means that quality food, sleep and drinking regime are the basis of success. And the movement? You can't do without it.
