 June 2012 Newsletter
10 Summer Travel Tips!
Vacation season is here! While it is a time to relax and take a break from work, stress, and the usual routine, it shouldn’t be a break from your Dukan habits.
Wherever you are headed – a family road trip, a tropical cruise, a sightseeing tour, or relaxing on the beach – you can avoid packing on those dreaded vacation pounds by packing some healthy foods and workout gear.
Here are 10 tips to maintain your weight, yet still enjoy the foods unique to where you are traveling and banish the vacation guilt:
1. If you’re traveling by car, you’ve already spent a lot of time planning your course. We all want to get to our destination quickly, but it’s also important to schedule several breaks into your itinerary, especially if you have kids. Pack a cooler full of healthy snacks and even complete meals: Grilled chicken breast, hard boiled eggs, chopped veggies (PV days), oat bran galettes, fat-free Greek yogurt and bottled water make easy travel fare.
2. Be wary of fast food and roadside restaurants. If you have no other options, choose the healthiest possible items and keep portion sizes small. One way to avoid excess calories and fat is to hold the mayo, special sauces, cheese and dressings. Also, opt for non-breaded items and kid-sized portions.
3. When travelling by plane, try to eat a Dukan friendly meal before you arrive. You’ll be less likely to munch on high-calorie snacks just because they’re around or you’re bored.
4. If eating in an airport, it’s worth it to spend the time searching out healthy foods. Look for salads with lean protein (PV days), vegetable-based soups and grilled chicken. If you’re in Consolidation you can always pick up an apple. For more convenience, toss some Dukan Diet Oat Bran Bars and Dukan Diet Butternut Squash into your bag!
5. Cruises offer so many opportunities for fun and exploring. But they are also known for their rich, gourmet food that is available round the clock. You don’t have to totally deprive yourself to stay in shape. Moderation, along with participation in the many opportunities that cruises offer for fitness, will keep you sailing smoothly. At buffets, fill your plate only once. Load most of your plate with protein and add vegetables if you are on a PV day. If you’re on Consolidation and it’s your Celebration Meal, then dessert is permitted. But pay attention to the portion size and remember - no second helping!
6. Plan for fitness every day. Cruises usually offer complete gyms, aerobics classes, trainers, running tracks and pools. Go dancing in the disco in the evening and play plenty of beach games when docked. Take a morning walk around the track while enjoying the sights and fresh air.
7. As the demand for healthy eating and exercising rises, hotels are responding to their guests. There’s no reason not to work out or eat right just because you’re away from home. Call ahead and work with the concierge to help you find all the things you need to make your vacation a healthy one. When checking in, refuse the mini-bar key. Not only are the prices outrageous, but the choices are not the healthiest. Instead, find a nearby health food store or grocery and stock up on good-for-you Dukan friendly snacks. If your room/floor has a fridge or microwave, you can also get enough foods to prepare healthy meals. If a coffee maker is all you have, make a hot oat bran cereal with the hot water in the pot.
8. If ordering room service, be specific about what you want, whether or not it is on the menu. Most places will accommodate your healthy requests and substitutions.
9. Before leaving home, find out what fitness opportunities the hotel offers. While most will have a pool, others may offer tennis, walking paths, bike rentals and full gyms. Then, pack the appropriate clothes, shoes and gear.
10. Design your own hotel room workout. All you need to pack is some lightweight, cheap equipment: resistance bands, a jump rope and a sticky mat. Most bands will come with illustrated exercises. You can also do push-ups, crunches, lunges, squats and triceps dips on a chair. Bring workout DVDs to play on your laptop or log in to your Slimming Apartment to access your exercises from the web.
Being healthy is a lifestyle, not a quick fix. So, follow these tips to return home with plenty of memories and souvenirs, not extra pounds.
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