While traveling the world holds a ton of benefits and new experiences, there’s one thing that
health-conscious travelers tend to dread: vacation weight gain. Although experts say that vacation weight gain
is mostly water retention and not fat, it’s best to set yourself up for success by
choosing to eat healthy when you can — especially on a trip.
Many people already fail to meet the dietary guidelines for weight loss during ordinary days, and
this can get even harder once you’re faced with delicious meals and sinful desserts while on
vacation. So, if you want to follow a healthy diet while traveling, there are a few strategies you
should keep in mind.
Try to eat homemade when you can
Do you want to lose weight and save lots of money while traveling? You can hit two birds with
one stone by simply cooking for yourself while you’re on your trip.
Cooking for yourself can help you stick to your diet and save money on your vacation meals.
While this tip works best for road trips and camping trips, it’s also possible to take the same
approach even on more leisurely vacations abroad. If you’re staying in an Airbnb or any
accommodation that has its own kitchen, you can try cooking a few meals at home instead of
eating in a restaurant. Not only does this make planning your food intake much easier, but it also
allows you to try out fresh produce and meat from your chosen destination.
Customize your diet according to your needs
Eating healthy takes a lot of discipline. If you’re already on a meal plan, one of the best things
you can do is check what changes you can make to keep your diet healthy even while traveling.
There are loads of weight loss plans already available for a variety of different health and
wellness needs, including ones for diabetics and people on weight loss medication. If you’re on a
similar plan, try and explore what you can and can’t eat on your trip ahead of time. GLP-1 weight loss programs include lists of go-to foods that you can refer to while on the go, as well as a
support system of experts and coaches that you can contact while traveling. You can consult with
these experts before your trip to check what adjustments need to be made to your diet and even
check-in with them online to keep yourself on track.
Pay attention to the portion sizes of your food
Since it’s not every day that you get to experience new cultures and flavors, it’s important to learn
how to adjust your diet accordingly while traveling.
You can stick to a healthier diet while also making room for dessert by learning how to portion
your meals. There are plenty of apps that can help you figure this out, but a simple strategy you
can apply wherever you go is ordering smaller servings of sweets and other guilty pleasures. You
can even share a plate with your travel buddy to save more money and eat healthier.
Increase your water intake while traveling
Do you drink a lot of juice or shakes while traveling? You can lower your consumption of these
high-calorie drinks by drinking a low-calorie and inexpensive alternative: water!
In fact, you can even avoid dehydration during your trip by using a water tracker app. Look for an
app that takes your gender, height, and weight into account and then calculates how much water
you need to drink daily. This way, you can get the right amount of hydration while on the go,
keeping yourself hydrated and healthy for any fun activities that you might want to do.
Pick destinations that have healthy food options
Finally, one of the best ways to adhere to a healthy diet while traveling is to simply visit
destinations that offer healthy options.
Our previous article on visiting Bondi Beach highlights the range of cuisines and wellness activities
that are available on and around Australia’s most famous beach. Not only do you get to
explore the fresh food and drinks at local cafes and restaurants, but you can also burn off a few
extra calories by joining activities like beach yoga and more. Do a bit of research before you set
out, and you might find similar healthy, local gems at every stop on your travel bucket list.
If you want to learn how to enjoy your trips more, check out our other travel tips here at
Wyandotte Daily. Our guides and recommendations will help you discover fun adventures you
shouldn’t miss out on.
