Know How to Watch Your Weight During Travel and Festivals

Why Is it Important to Maintain an Ideal Weight?

Carrying excess body weight can detrimentally affect every system in your body. It can increase the risk of chronic conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke. Those who maintain an ideal body weight tend to be healthier and have a better quality of your life.  Though nowadays more individuals are turning towards a healthy lifestyle, it is often not easy to maintain a diet or workout regime regularly, especially with disruptions in your normal routine during occasions such as travel or festivals.  Read on to know a few tips that will help you watch your weight during travel and festivals.

Tips to Watch Your Weight During Travel

Research on the Local Cuisines 

Before you travel, make sure that you research the local cuisines and the best-rated restaurants in the city that you are visiting. This will help you plan your daily diet in order to keep your calorie intake in check while you are travelling. This can help you avoid sudden and impulsive decisions that may lead to poor food choices.

Snack Wisely

Make sure not to overindulge in unhealthy snacks as they are often high in calories. You may find yourself reaching out for whatever snacks you can find in moments of extreme tiredness and hunger during activities such as sightseeing.  It is always advisable to pack some healthy snacks such as fruits, nuts, or homemade granola bars at all times to keep temptations at bay. 

Ask For Half Portions at Restaurants

As you depend on restaurants for food while travelling make sure that you eat smaller portions. Restaurants often serve large portions where you end up eating more than what you need. One way to avoid this is to ask for half portions or take away half of the food that you order. This will help you avoid overeating.

Get Enough Sleep

Getting enough sleep plays an important role in maintaining a good metabolic rate and aids in weight loss. While travelling, make sure that you get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep every day. Individuals who are sleep-deprived often find it difficult to lose weight as it interferes with the normal functioning of the body.

Tips to Watch Your Weight During Festivals

Prepare Healthier Versions of Sweets and Savouries

During festivals, you can still enjoy your favourite snacks and desserts by making healthier versions of them. Use less oil for snacks and make sure to limit the use of refined sugar while preparing sweets.  While cooking, try baking, roasting, or air-frying instead of deep frying. For sweet food items, replace refined sugar with lesser quantities of honey or jaggery, use naturally sweetening agents like fruits, or opt for artificial sweeteners. Also, avoid refined/processed carbs and opt for more whole-grain foods.

Control Your Portion Size 

Come festivals and you are ready to try all those dishes you don’t allow yourself to enjoy in your everyday life. But heavy feasting can turn out to be problematic while you are trying to keep a check on your weight. It can add on to your calorie and carbohydrate intake. Therefore, make sure you control your portion size and eat rich foods in moderation.

Avoid Liquid Calories

Liquid calories are a sneaky aspect, something that you need to be cautious about. During festivities, you often tend to consume sugary beverages in the form of fruit juices and aerated or alcoholic drinks. To keep a check on your calories you can go for fruit juices without added sugar, herbal teas or plain drinking water.

Manage Stress

Fulfilling all the chores during festivals can get tiring and stressful. You may also end up eating more than usual when under stress. It is important to set aside 10 to 20 minutes for self-care in between your busy schedule. You can practise techniques such as deep breathing or meditation to relax yourself.