TIPS TO MAINTAIN YOUR WEIGHT WHILE ON VACATION

There is an old adage that "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail". This certainly holds true for maintaining you weight while on vacation. Consider some of the following tips before you head out on your next trip.

- Try to remain on your regular eating schedule.
- Pack some healthy snacks like fruit or a turkey sandwich that you can eat if your schedule gets disrupted.
- Eat a good breakfast. One that is high in protein will carry you far into the day.
- When eating in a restaurant opt for foods that are prepared baked, broiled or grilled as
opposed to fried or creamy.
- Many hotels now have refrigerators in the rooms. One technique of not eating too much at
one time is when you order, ask your waiter to put half of your food in a take out container
and bring it to you when he/she brings the check. That way you won't be tempted to eat
too much at one time.
- Schedule in some time for fitness on your vacation. Walk, swim; if you golf, walk the course
instead of using a cart.

Consider some of these tips and you will arrive back home relaxed, refreshed and more likely to be at the same weight as when you left.