How long does it take your body to recover from vacation?

The survey results show that it takes three days to fall back into a regular routine after a week abroad and four days for two weeks off. Jet-lag can cause several restless nights when returning from vacation, and it can take up to two nights to recover a regular sleep schedule.



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Post-Vacation Reset and Recovery Tips
  1. Make the effort to eat clean. After returning from a trip, it's important to reset your digestive system. ...
  2. Hide the scale. Don't ruin your vacation memories by stepping on a scale right after you get home. ...
  3. Get moving. ...
  4. Stay hydrated. ...
  5. Take time to decompress.


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Dial Back the Intensity Once you return to the gym, start by substracting 1 or 2 sets from your usual (depending on the volume of your workout program) and lifting lighter weights. By easing back into things, you'll be at full tilt in no time, with a lot less fatigue, says Thomas.

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Although being on vacation may help to relieve stress and improve mood, the positive effects may not always last on returning home. People may experience emotional discomfort, nostalgia, or an increase in stress when returning to their regular routine, work, or studies.

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Jet lag symptoms usually occur within a day or two after traveling across at least two time zones. Symptoms are likely to be worse or last longer the farther you travel. This is especially true if you fly east. It usually takes about a day to recover for each time zone crossed.

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There's no need to restrict your food or over-exercise, just get back to normal and drink some extra water, she said. The excess fluid will come off over the next few days and you'll be right back on track.

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Fill your post-vacation meals and snacks with high-fiber picks like beans and lentils, vegetables like broccoli and Brussels sprouts, fruits like berries and pears, and whole grains. The last thing anyone wants to do after playing catch-up on the first day back is cook a time-consuming, nutritious dinner.

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Travel fatigue is a total exhaustion caused by too many days or weeks of constantly being on “alert” while you travel. It manifests as apathy toward travel activities that usually excite you, and a lack of motivation enjoy local culture and cuisine.

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The relief of freedom from responsibility that is often experienced on vacation can then make returning to them much more overwhelming, with the full weight of them returning all at once. Many may even come back from vacation with more work to do than when they left, due to work or school demands.

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Studies have shown that taking time away from the job can have physical and mental health benefits. People who take vacations have lower stress, less risk of heart disease, a better outlook on life, and more motivation to achieve goals.

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Take time to decompress
It is just as important to reset your mind after your vacation as it is to reset your body. Take time to unwind and process all the unique experiences you had. Unpack and unclutter your house, but don't make your to-do list the first week back home too long.

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