When many people are going travelling, the biggest question on their minds is whether they can maintain their fitness levels and not gain weight whilst still having a good time. It’s more important than ever to look after your wellness and wellbeing whilst travelling, as you need to be in the best of health when you are in unfamiliar locations.
The best way to help you achieve this whilst on holiday is to stick to an eating schedule. It’s tempting and very easy to disregard normal mealtimes whilst you are on the move, but if you start just eating random snacks in the airport or in the car (half a scone, a bag of crisps etc.) then you will find that the calories soon add up. Instead, stop at a proper café or restaurant and buy proper food such as a sandwich or salad. As an added bonus, many of these places have calorie counts listed on the back of the packages that the food comes in, which will help you keep track of exactly what you are consuming. Taking the time to sit down and eat proper food, rather than snacking on the go, makes your body register the food better too. You’re more likely to enjoy the food and eat less if you take the time to focus on what you are eating – snacking on the go can frequently mean that your body is not aware that it is taking in calories.
If you are feeling particularly organised, you could even pack your own snacks and lunches to have along the way. Things like carrot, cucumber and almond butter sandwiches are ideal, as you don’t have to refrigerate a vegetarian option like this. When it comes to snacks, fruit is ideal and things like apples, oranges and pears are very portable. You could also try little packets of nuts or dried fruit.