Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be
difficult. Obesity is becoming increasingly common
and combating it is more vital than ever. Even those of us who are dedicated
to staying fit and healthy can struggle when travelling is thrown into the mix,
though. Giving in to temptation is greater than normal when you’re away from
home, but it is possible to stay focused on your health goals without ruining
your holiday. Restraint is a necessity, but punishing yourself will only drive
you towards bad habits.
Stay hydrated
Water is a vital component of any healthy
lifestyle. Travelling or not, you should be consuming around eight glasses a
day (the exact amount is highly debated)
to prevent dehydration. It can be easy to forget this, or to neglect water for
other beverages, when you’re away, but it’s one of the best ways to keep
healthy when travelling. Drinking plenty of water will lessen feelings of
hunger and stop you from expiring in the heat if you’re visiting somewhere
exotic. Make sure, however, that you educate yourself on the safety of the
local drinking water - bottled water might be advisable.
Keep up the fitness
A holiday isn’t the place to go training for a
marathon. With that being said, there’s always a reason to be on your feet.
Travelling generally requires a lot of walking around, whether you’re exploring
the local culture or disappearing off into nature. It’s not something to shy
away from - it’s keeping you healthy. Walking might not be raising your heart
rate and burning off those calories the way running does, but it’s still
exercise. It all adds up, and once you go home, returning to your normal
workout routine won’t be such a shock to your body.
Be prepared
Being healthy involves keeping your body in
good condition. Accidents happen, and people get sick, but how you deal with
those situations determines the likelihood of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
If your travels are going to involve hiking, ensure that you pack all the
essentials to prevent any unnecessary injuries. If mosquitos are prevalent in
the location you’re visiting, learn what repels them before
leaving home. Thinking ahead makes a big difference.
If you’re aware of any existing medical
conditions that might affect you while travelling, it’s essential that you get
the go-ahead from your doctor. Having a condition or disability shouldn’t stop
you from doing most things on your holiday, but you should still know how to
prepare for travelling. This includes making sure you have the right paperwork and medication
with you, at all times.
If you’re incapacitated while on holiday, it
can be difficult to get back to your healthy routine when you recover. Being
prepared won’t stop you from falling ill or hurting yourself, but it will
reduce the risk.
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Eat cautiously
Food makes it extremely difficult to stay
healthy sometimes. The further you venture on your travels, the more exotic the
food will be. You shouldn’t be swayed from exploring local delicacies and
testing your palate, but keep in mind you don’t know what it’s in their food.
If something tastes like it's 1000 calories, perhaps think about limiting the rest of your food intake
for the rest of the day. Likewise, try and keep something relatively healthy on
you at all times for when you start to get hungry. Fruit, granola bars, nuts -
these all make healthier snacks than chocolate.
It’s important to regulate your meals, so they
don’t deviate too much from what you’re used to at home. Never skip breakfast
or lunch, even if your busy schedule doesn’t allow much time for eating. You’ll
lose the energy you need to get through the day, and in your hungry state you
might make decisions you’ll later regret.
Staying healthy on your travels is all about
finding the right balance. The point of going on holiday is to get away from
home and see what else is out there, but it's best to keep in mind that you have to go back at some point. The
healthy lifestyles that fall apart tend to be the ones that stray too far from
what they’re used to while travelling.
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