But you didn’t turn to a fitter lifestyle to become a hermit.
Here’s how to enjoy the Bahama sun without finding yourself back at square one.
First, let’s talk about the reality of traveling on a diet.
If you’re on a weight loss program, chances are that you will halt progress to a degree.
If feasibility allows, embark on a weight loss plan only when you have a few uninterrupted weeks.
Say that you’re driving from New York to California.
Dieting is no different.
During these times, you’ll want to coast along at a lower velocity.
As long as you’re not backtracking (i.e.
That chance is when life is going great or you’re extra motivated by the progress on the scale.
Too many dieters push themselves even when external factors don’t allow.
You’ll only end up losing yards.
Lyle points out a study where subjects were made to go on an intentional break from their diet.
Nutritional researchers know that dieters are notoriously bad at restarting their programs once they’ve stopped.
In this case, however, the subjects got back on their regimen with relative ease.
Know that you won’t be sticking to your regularly scheduled regimen, and that’s okay.
Exercise is less effective whenit is intentionally done for the caloric burn.
Consider planning a lot of your activity before eating your first meal.
Fasted exercising causes your body to release compounds calledcatecholamines, which may have an appetite-suppressing effect.
Before heading to your destination, do your research and plan one activity each morning.
This allows you to experience a variety of foods, but reduces the palatability of your food choices.
This is helpful if you have the tendency to overeat.
Again, every third day, allow yourself the freedom to eat whatever you want.
As with everything in fitness, balance is the key to success.
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