As summer approaches, vacationing is on my mind. If you are traveling a lot this summer, keep these four tips in mind:
Get up and move. Whether you be traveling by car or traveling by plane, take a few moments to stretch your legs every 2 hours. In a plane you can just walk the aisles, and in a car take this moment to get some fresh air at a rest stop or gas station. It doesn't need to be much, just enough to get circulation going again.
There are also ways of stretching and moving your muscles while sitting in your seat. It is a great time to work on your kegel exercises, baby "hugs" by pulling your abdominal muscles in and around your uterus, and gluts and hamstrings by flexing and releasing the muscles- hold for 5 counts, release and then repeat.
When you arrive at your destination, try to work in your regular 30 minutes of cardio per day.
Pack healthy snacks. Our eating habits change quite a bit while we are away from the comforts of our home. Pack a few things that you know you can enjoy that are healthy and familiar. This can prevent undue stress on your digestive system, along with helping you save money from having to eat fast food on the road. Snacks I like to pack include yogurt, pretzels, cheese and crackers, apples, oranges, carrots, celery and PB,
Get your fluids! Just about anything without caffeine will work, as caffeine doesn't help you rehydrate. Water really is best. Keep sugar soda and juices to a minimum as it is better to be getting your calories from other sources.
Keep portions in perspective. We have a tendency to change our eating habits when on vacation or holiday. Don't allow others' motivation of "you are eating for two" convince you to eat more. Remember you only need 300 extra calories to feed that second life, and each of those calories need to count. Go ahead and eat, but keep your portions manageable, and eat more nutrient rich foods than the treats and desserts. Keeping yourself from getting hungry by eating small snacks throughout the day can help prevent over eating when sitting down to a meal.
Best of all, try to keep the stress to a minimum. Vacation should be about taking a break from the stresses of everyday life, not increasing them.
Happy Vacationing!
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Thank you for the tips! May I also suggests compression stockings for flying? I found them to be of great comfort on my long flight to Hawaii... and like you said: Water, water, water, water. Every time that flight attendent walks by, I asked for another swig. Added bonus: If i forgot to check the clock, my bladder would remind me to get up and stretch :)
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