From Health magazine
Summer might seem like the most active time of year—with backyard parties, baseball games, and days at the pool. But a lot of people still gain weight in the summer, especially when they go on vacation.
Q: Any tips for warding off weight gain while on vacation?
A: To balance out those extra margarita and fried-clam calories, try this: For every day of vacation, spend two days before and two days after cutting calories by about 25 percent.
Also, stay active. Incorporate walking into your days, for instance. Or, even better, make fitness a real part of your vacation by renting a bike for a day or planning at least one scenic hike.
Ultimately, though, it all comes down to this: If you continue to make your usual healthy choices while on vacation (be picky about your indulgences, eat light after a pig-out meal, get some exercise), you shouldn’t gain a single pound.
Q: Is it true that your stomach can shrink?
A: The only permanent way to reduce your stomach size is through bariatric surgery, which is generally reserved for the morbidly obese. But you can trick your tummy into feeling full.
Your stomach gets used to the same weight of food every day to feel satisfied, so the key is to maintain the volume but reduce the number of calories involved. To do this, simply eat lots of low-calorie foods, like soups, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; they’ll take up the bulk of the space in your stomach.
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It’s not easy to keep your diet and exercise under control while on holiday, but this shouldn’t be a problem if you gain a couple of pounds so long as your diet and exercise routine is adequate and you keep it up before and after your hols.
So make sure to enjoy your break, even better if you can control what food and drink you consume and do some exercise whilst away, you could come back in better shape than before you left, so hit the pool and enjoy it!
happy holidays,
Mike
Tips to control eating on vacation:
• Eat Only When you are Hungry
• Don’t Feel Guilty about Overindulges
• Eat Regularly – Don’t Skip Meals
• Avoid Eating Late at Night
• Don’t Drink Too Much Alcohol
On the Plane – Stay away from salty snacks and drink lots of water.
On a Road Trip – Eat only at rest stops, Pack lots of Fruit.
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The only way to stay slim is to eat less. Eat what you like, just have a smaller plate.
Good tips. Especially about trying to eat more low-calorie foods instead of calorie dense foods. I also find that if I just keep track of what I am eating by recording everything on one of the free online food diaries available, I automatically think twice before I overindulge.
how can i loose a bear belly gone from 30 waist to a 34 can i get surgery
Surgery isn’t the answer. If you saw the last season of the biggest loser one of the contestants had surgery and it turned out bad. If you want to loose weight you have to go to the gym and workout and watch what you eat. If working out isn’t for you then just try and change what you make better choices.
IT is true that you do not have to gain weight while on vacation. SInce I am used to doing at least an hour of exercise per day and eat healthy. I have been able to maintain my weight so I try to walk alot and watch my eating when I am somewhere else