Recently, I just returned
from a week vacation in Florida with my fiance and my family. It was such a
relaxing time, and it felt awesome to have a break from work and everyday life.
I typically don't worry too much about sticking to my workout routine on
vacations because I think it's healthy to rest every once in a while to prevent
burnout. But let’s be honest, vacations
are where healthy habits go out the window. Late nights, eating out every day,
missing your daily workout, midnight snacks…….. we can be quick to excuse
our overindulgence because we are “enjoying ourselves” and “living in the moment." That is, until we return from our vacation feeling sick and in need of another
vacation to recover from our last vacation. This can be especially unmotivating
if you’re like me and are the type that loves daily routine, workouts and
eating healthy. This doesn't always have to be the case though. Over the years
I have discovered simple things to do where you can skip the post vacation
blues but still enjoy yourself!
Stay Hydrated
It’s extremely important to stay hydrated while traveling whether you
are on a long flight or out and about exploring. Buying bottled water can be
expensive so I recommend bringing your own reusable water
bottle. I personally do this because I can drink water wherever I go without
worrying! I also love to pack Nuun tablets to help stay hydrated. I usually try
to drink a tablet in my water whenever I fly because flying on a plane tends to be
dehydrating.
Between jet lag, carrying heavy luggage, and long activity-packed days,
your body can get exhausted while traveling. The worst thing you can do is
not get enough sleep on top of all that. Although you might be tempted not
to sleep much (so much to see and so much to do!) your body will thank you
if you get enough sleep while traveling. Personally, I took extra time to catch
up on sleep while in Florida and it was SO worth it. By getting
enough rest, you will have more energy and alertness during the day, and you can
fully enjoy your vacation.
Don’t Skip Breakfast
Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day, so don’t skip
out while you’re on vacation. You will feel much more energized and ready
to take on your day if you eat breakfast. While we were in Florida, I took the opportunity to look up new places to eat breakfast and actually found an amazing smoothie bowl/juice shop! I definitely recommend trying some new restaurants, that you can't find back home. You can also buy things like instant oatmeal, granola bars, and fruit to
prepare for yourself in your hotel room if you don’t want to spend
money going out for breakfast.
Slow Down
Traveling too
fast is a recipe for disaster. If your vacation consists of nonstop traveling, tours, and activities you will end up burnt out. Even worse, planning too many activities can leave you physically exhausted and you may end up sick.
Try to take some time each day to slow down
and relax. Don’t feel like
you need to pack in every single activity or see everything in a short amount
of time on your trip – it isn’t worth getting burnt out or sacrificing your
health!
Enjoy Yourself
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