3 Ways to Keep Off Holiday Weight Gain

The summer holidays are a great opportunity to lounge around on the beach soaking up the sun and sipping on a margarita. However, after indulging in one too many ice creams, endless buffets and a sedentary lifestyle for two weeks, holiday weight gain can creep up on you if you are not careful. How can you keep off holiday weight gain?

Tour Your Resort by Bike

Holiday resorts have all you could possibly want for a relaxing break. Skip the bus tour and hire a bike instead. Many resorts will have bicycle-hire and your hotel may even offer free bikes for guests. Not only will you be able to dodge the traffic and skip the parking fees, but you will also be taking in lots of fresh air and burning calories as you enjoy the seafront views.

Increase Your Water Intake

Dehydration is no laughing matter and it can occur very easily while you are away on holiday. That is why it is important to increase your water intake in order to stay well-hydrated.

The body can confuse the signs of thirst for hunger, so reach for a cool glass or bottle of water every time you are tempted to indulge in a full-fat snack. Start each meal with a glass of water and you will find that you do not feel as hungry. Eating less will help you to keep a closer eye on your portions, which in turn will help you to keep the pounds off while you are on holiday.

Set Yourself a Healthy Challenge Each Day

Rather than view each day as another opportunity to sunbathe and catch up on your latest novel, set yourself a challenge that is fun, engaging and healthy. Make a list of all the different kinds of physical activities you can take part in while you are on holiday. It does not mean you need to spend 45 minutes in the gym each day.

Think of fun activities that you will not get bored of such as horse riding, beach volleyball, a stroll down the pier after your evening meal, windsurfing or scuba diving. These are fun, engaging activities that will help to keep you active and ward off those unwanted holiday pounds.

Holiday weight gain is no fun, as this means extra work to take off the weight that crept up on you while you were away. Take steps to reduce the risk of piling on the pounds by touring your resort by bike, increasing your water intake and keeping portions small and by setting yourself a healthy challenge each day.

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How to not gain weight on holiday, by Nikki Bayley.