Healthy vacationing! stay fit and dandy while on a holiday

Give and take attitude: Remember, it's vacation! It's a time to enjoy everything that's going on with the activities and company that's surrounding you- enjoy the food as well without guilt by planning out the rest of your day with healthy eats as much as possible.

Stay active

This one is probably the least difficult to incorporate, many vacations include sightseeing, walking, shopping, or even swimming in the ocean-all of which will keep you moving. An added bonus if your hotel or resort has a gym that you can get a quick weight session in!

Stay hydrated

Being out in the sun, sweating, drinking cocktails (hey, it's vacation right!), and moving around will naturally dehydrate you a bit, it's important to keep water by your side all day long. It'll also help you from mistaking hunger for thirst. Be sure you're paying attention to your urine, that's the best indicator of your hydration (pale-yellow/clear).

Pack food

I never leave the house when traveling without teas, plant-based protein powders, hemp seeds, chia seeds (great for digestion), granola bars, or homemade muesli.

Bring snacks

If you're walking long distances or out and about enjoying the city you're visiting, be sure to bring a couple snacks with you that you can munch on just in case you're not by food or when hunger strikes! A couple of my favorites would be trail mix, raw nuts/seeds like almond or sunflower seeds, and of course fruit!

Know your markets

The first thing I do when traveling is scope out the local markets or grocery stores to stock up on raw veggies, fruits, and other things that require a fridge that I couldn't bring with me while traveling.

Hotel kitchen

Try to get a hotel room with a mini-fridge, teapot, or microwave- most do. This will help you keep a couple snacks on hand in your room to bring with you for the day.

Research local dining spots

Ask the locals where they eat for healthy dining out options. Most often than not, eating the cuisine of the locals is healthier than eating at an American franchise. Think of visiting Mexico for example, you're better off eating an authentic Mexican cuisine full of fresh ingredients than going to a Mexican franchise restaurant you could easily eat in the states.

Start with a salad

When dining out try to start with a salad or any other vegetable heavy dish that's available. This will not only help keep you full, but also help with digestion and ensuring you're getting those veggies in!

When in doubt, ask

Always ask the locals, those around you, and even waiters what the healthiest options are on the menu or local spots to try. They know what they're talking about!