How to lose weight in a week...
...is a tough question to answer; and it's tough to do. If you're on an eating clean diet, you can certainly lose weight in a week, because cutting back on processed ingredients leads to cutting back on fat, sugar and cholesterol. You won't lose a drastic amount; but you will lose one to two pounds, which is a great start for a leaner, healthier you. If you continue to eat clean, and incorporate exercise, your weight loss will continue, and an eating clean diet will become a lifestyle.But eating clean requires motivation and dedication. Isn't that hard to do on vacation?
You're right. Vacations are for fun and rest, not restrictive diets. But if eating clean is already your lifestyle, as it should be, then why not eat clean on vacation too? How to lose weight in a week, even when you're on vacation?
Relax, enjoy yourself, eat clean and be active! When you come back, feeling well-rested and (gasp!) looking thinner, you won't have to deal with that awful post-vacation guilt.If you need help on how to eat clean on vacation, check out and tips below.
1. Put eating clean on your mind, even before you leave.
With an eating clean diet, being mindful is key. When you put yourself in a healthy eating mood, even before you leave, you're more prepared to reject temptations during vacation.My recommendations are to join social media communities and sign up via email at health and fitness sites. You might not realize it now, but these online mediums' healthy reminders offer motivation all day long.Another tip is to purchase health, weight loss and fitness magazines before you leave. They provide visual reminders, as well as boredom cure for long trips.My favorite magazines are Fitness RX for Women, Clean Eating Mag, Oxygen, and Muscle & Fitness Hers.
2. Plan meals ahead.
A well-prepared meal plan is the best ammo against binging on vacation. It saves you both emotional stress and money, because it keeps you from splurging on sudden cravings. Meal planning is also fun by giving you something to look forward to.
You can plan for eating out too. Look up restaurants that serve healthy options. If you plan to visit a must-try local establishment, research the place's menu online, and find healthier dishes.
3. Book a hotel with a fridge in the room.
Having a fridge in the hotel room allows you to store fresh foods from local grocery stores. You'll have instant access to fresh produce, and will most likely eat out less too.
If you can, opt for suites with a kitchen or at least a microwave.
4. Go to the grocery store as soon as you arrive.
Or at least make it one of the first things you do. Load up on fresh produce, healthy snacks and bottled water. Give your brief stay a healthy setting as soon as you can.
5. Prepare portable healthy snacks.
Healthy snacks are sold in every grocery store, but may not be available at the tourist sights you will visit. Bringing your own healthy snacks like trail mix packs and healthy snack bars lets you eat clean during snack attacks.
6. Limit alcohol intake.
It's fair to consume alcohol during vacation. After all, you've worked hard all year, and need to relax. Just beware of liquid calories and try not to over-indulge. One or two alcoholic beverages during dinner will not ruin your diet.
7. Look for a gym in or near your hotel.
If your hotel offers a decent gym, use it. Resume your workout routine as if you were still home. If your hotel doesn't have a gym, then look up gyms outside of the hotel. Corporate gyms like LA Fitness and 24 Hour Fitness often offer free trials.
8. Bring home exercise equipment
If you aren't comfortable with your hotel's gym or asking for free trials from corporate gyms, you can always workout in your hotel room by bringing lightweight equipments.
My recommendations are exercise DVD's and stretch bands. If weather allows, you can always jog or hike outside.
9. Make sightseeing active.
Instead of sitting on a tour bus, walk around to visit sights. Make your vacation as active as possible. If you work a 9-to-5 desk job, take advantage of this free time to burn some calories.
10. Keep a food journal.
It's easier to eat clean if you document all your food intake. Seeing an entire day's consumption, along with time of consumption and estimated nutritional facts, reminds you to stop overeating just because you're on vacation.
How to lose weight in a week of vacation?
It's still a hard question to answer; and it's still hard to do.
But the tips above should help.
And I hope you practice them all.
Thanks for reading! See you next time.
