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5 Tips to not getting fat while you are on holiday

Topic: Dieting and Weight LossPublished August 8, 2011

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Tip 1: Stock up on non perishable foods.
Foods such as beef jerky, nut butters, canned seafood such as salmon and mackerel and nuts are all fantastic options to have on hand while travelling. Easy to carry and convenient to pull out and eat when you are hungry and on the go.
A great place to buy natural organic jerky is Laverstoke Park Farm (if you live in the UK)

Tip 2: Good food choices in restaurantsr
While you are away travelling, it is almost inevitable you will find yourself in a restaurant for dinner. Going out for dinner can be devastating for your belly fat, however it does not all need to be bad news. Choose wisely in a restaurant. Ask for salads (dressing to the side) instead of potatoes and rice. Order a good source of protein ie. meat or fish, choose water as your main beverage and feel free to have a glass of red wine. Red wine is a great source of resveratrol; a potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to decrease the risk of cancer and reduce clotting in the blood.

Tip 3: Do your intervals as soon as you wake upr
When you are travelling we all know it is far too easy to get distracted during the day and end up missing out on your workouts. If you are travelling to hot countries, you may find the heat during the day too much to exercise in. Interval training first thing in the morning is fantastic as you will boost your metabolism and keep it cranking for the whole day. A highly effective interval program is as follows;

Swimming Interval: (if you do not have water around you could run, bike or row)
Warm up: 5 minute swim any styler
Interval 1: Swim as fast as you can for 1 minute
Active Recovery: Comfortable pace swim for 2 minutesr
Repeat x5-7
* if you are in a pool, swim 4x lengths at a comfortable pace followed by 2x lengths at a sprint or as fast as you can

Tip 4: Enjoy the sunshiner
Your body produces vitami
D from sun exposure. Vitamin D is essential for optimal health and wellbeing. It promotes calcium absorption in the gut, ensuring strong healthy bones and assists in weight loss. A study at the university of Minnesota showed individuals with high vitami
D levels ended up losing almost a half pound more on their healthy diet versus those who were not exposed to vitami
D on the same diet.

Tip 5: Take a napr
Power naps (no longer than 50 minutes) essentially have two effects on weight loss. Firstly they reduce your sleepiness which in turn reduces cravings for sweet and sugary foods. Secondly, they facilitate the production of a growth hormone which is responsible for reducing body fat. Taking a nap straight after lunch is a great way to set you up for a productive afternoon.

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