We really want to have a good time on vacation and good food is part of that. Whether it's an all-inclusive offer, lavish buffets, delicious cocktails at the beach bar or the local delicacies at the market – many of us bring a few extra pounds home with us. Here are ten tips on how to stay slim during your vacation:
1. Water instead of soda
Avoid soft drinks:Cola and Co. contain a lot of sugar and therefore have a high calorie content. But if you don't just want to drink bland water and treat yourself to a flavored thirst-quencher, you can flavor the water with a squeeze of lemon juice or a slice of lemon. This has several advantages:Lemon not only contains vitamin C, but also detoxifies the body, cleanses blood and cells and at the same time stimulates fat burning. Alternatively, you can mix the water with cucumber, ginger or peppermint leaves.
2. Drinking alcohol in moderation
The sweet cocktails at the beach bar taste especially good when you're on vacation. Those who prefer a low-calorie drink can have a glass of wine. Especially the popular holiday destinations such as France, Spain or Italy offer a real alternative with local wines. A wine spritzer is as refreshing as it is low-calorie — the drink contains only about 70 calories. Anyone who generally drinks alcohol in moderation does something good for his figure.
3. Light fare
Heavy and fatty meals are not only calorie bombs, they are also heavy on the stomach. Especially in the Mediterranean, many hotels and restaurants offer light dishes such as fish and pasta that are not only delicious, but also filling and a good alternative to pizza and cream sauces. Fruit ice cream is also fresh, tastes like summer and at the same time is lower in calories than ice cream.
4. Avoid mountains of food at buffets
The rich buffet, which is beautifully prepared at the same time, is a real temptation, because delicious cakes and other delicacies are often served here in the morning. The selection is usually very large and the eyes are often even larger than the stomach. If you take a small plate instead of a large plate at the buffet, you avoid oversized portions. It's also a good idea to start with a salad to satisfy the first hunger. Anyone who falls back on the range of fruit and muesli for breakfast in the morning and anticipates appetite with small meals such as light sandwiches will avoid annoying kilos.
5. Snacks on the beach
Many stalls on the beach offer snacks such as chips and ice cream. But if dinner is also served at the buffet in the evening, you have to fall back on lighter alternatives during the day. As a beach snack, salads or water-rich fruits and vegetables are particularly suitable. There is a lot of water in watermelon, honeydew melon, tomatoes and cucumbers. This not only tastes good, but also ensures a balanced water balance on a hot day at the beach.
6. Sights
If you are going to visit cities during the day on sunny holidays, make sure you drink plenty of fluids and eat a balanced diet. Instead of the fatty snacks in the nearest snack bar or at the street stall, light snacks such as fruit or sandwiches are more suitable.
7. Lots of exercise
Many hotels offer a wide variety of sports. Those who take advantage of the wide range and also try one or the other new sport, not only do something for their fitness, but may also discover a new hobby. Joint activities such as sports or playing in the pool are ideal, especially for families, because family members spend valuable time together and while you romp in the water, you burn calories at the same time during an active holiday.
8. The bread trap
In restaurants, the waiting time for a starter or main course is often shortened with a bread basket. The bread is often served with olive oil, herb butter or aioli. Often the guests here already consume a lot of calories before they start the actual main course. Because no one likes to leave food on their plate, we often eat past hunger. Better:just refuse a bread basket altogether.
9. Don't forget your running shoes
Anyone who has the running shoes in their luggage is also motivated to use them. After all, you don't want to pack them in for nothing. At the hotel reception you can ask where there are particularly beautiful running routes and ideally go for a run early in the morning or in the evening. Especially nice on holiday:jogging on the beach in the evening and walking towards the sunset.
10. Stairs instead of an elevator
It doesn't always have to be an hour of sweating in the gym:if you often use the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator, you can easily integrate small fitness equipment into your daily routine that has a positive effect on your own fitness . Tip:Use a pedometer – you will often be amazed at how much you have already walked in a day.
