Do you gain weight when you travel?

You are thinking: How did I gain 10 pounds on a vacation?! The reason for the five-pound “gain” is water retention. Not only do certain rich foods leave you retaining water, but you also have the physical weight of the excess food traveling through your system for at least 48 hours or so.



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Cause: Travel Sitting for long periods on cross-country flights or long road trips can cause water retention. Your muscles contract literally from sitting for too long, said Dr. Mack.

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Weight gained after a vacation or indulgent weekend doesn't mean you've put on fat. It's probably just water retention, experts say. Rebel Wilson said she gained almost seven pounds while on vacation at an all-inclusive resort. Eating more salt and carbs can make us gain water weight, not fat, a dietitian said.

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The reason for the five-pound “gain” is water retention. What is this? Not only do certain rich foods leave you retaining water, but you also have the physical weight of the excess food traveling through your system for at least 48 hours or so. Kind of gross, but it's in there!

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Getting plenty of physical activity, even while away from home, is a great reminder of all your hard work, and exercise has a positive influence on weight balance. Don't just lie on the beach catching the sun's rays. Engage in activities that get you moving, like swimming or simply walking.

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“Flying often causes major water retention, which can impact the scale. So, with that in mind, use the scale on vacation as a means to increase accountability, exercise damage control, and to keep your head in the game,” he said.

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According to a latest study, researchers found that adults going on a one-to-three-week vacation gained an average weight of nearly one pound during their trip.

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Traveling has the ability to take you out of our daily routine and into new surroundings and experiences and this can reset your body and mind. Even planning a trip can have a fantastic effect on the body – it boosts happiness and feels rewarding. Not only does travel reduce stress but it expands the mind.

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Hydration during travel is the key to fat loss as it helps the body manage to keep its metabolism high. Study the options of the cities where you travel, including accommodation, for better food planning. Pack nuts, fruits, seed bars, low-fat buttermilk to help you stay equipped on the trip.

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How many calories you burn from walking differs based on your weight and speed, but on average, you burn about 100 calories per mile. That means at home I burn approximately 150 to 300 calories a day walking. When I travel, I burn more like 600 to 1000 calories per day! That adds up quickly.

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