How long does vacation weight last?

If you have one high-sodium meal and then return to normal, healthy dietary habits, you'll likely return to your normal weight in 1-2 days. If you're returning from a vacation of over-indulging and are retaining a higher amount of excess fluid, it may take longer.



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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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Be the best version of you. Experts told Insider that weight gained after an indulgent few days is unlikely to be fat, and usually falls away when a person's normal diet is resumed. Taking a break from a diet while on vacation can even be beneficial in the long run, according to research.

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The key to dropping that weight is getting right back on track with a sleep routine + diet. Getting a good nights' sleep will give your body time to recover, and allow your body to start releasing water weight and providing it with proper nutrition will do the same.

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The study found that 61 percent of the participants gained weight while on vacation, with an average gain of 0.7 pounds, and that the weight gained throughout the entire study averaged 0.9 pounds. There was a large variation, however, with some participants losing weight and some gaining as much as 7 pounds.

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It takes two days for me to lose some water weight And upon my return it takes me about 4 to 5 days of regular meals and my exercise routine to feel normal again. Most of this extra weight is in the form of water.

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5 Tips to Get Back on Track After Vacation
  1. Don't Beat Yourself Up. You don't need to get back from vacation and “work off” what you ate. ...
  2. Don't Weigh Yourself. If you feel sluggish and/or bloated, you know it. ...
  3. Increase Water Consumption and Avoid Alcohol. ...
  4. Start/Continue Your Workout Plan. ...
  5. Eat Real, Whole Unprocessed Foods.


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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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If you lose weight over the course of a few months, you won't regain it in a week, a personal trainer said. The scale may spike after a vacation, but that won't be all fat gain, according to Jordan Syatt. You can set some health boundaries, but your main priority should be enjoying yourself, he said.

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Circadian rhythms change as people fly through different time zones. Researchers have found that these changes affect the metabolism and the levels of certain bacteria in the intestines, both of which can result in weight gain.

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Dehydration It's easy to forget to drink enough water when you're traveling. Dehydration can increase your chances of experiencing travel bloat and indigestion because it causes food to move more slowly through your digestive tract.

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Things I've tried to combat travel bloat
  1. GAIA Herbs Rapid Relief Gas & Bloating. I had high hopes for this because it said rapid relief, but to be honest I didn't feel 100% rapid relief. ...
  2. Homeopathic Remedies.
  3. Hydrate. Drink lots of water! ...
  4. Get Moving. ...
  5. Sleep. ...
  6. Let It Rest. ...
  7. Essential Oils. ...
  8. Avoid Gum.


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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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“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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Five pounds may not seem like much, but the pounds could become a long-term problem if you don't act quickly to get your waistline in check. Get on the scale as soon as your vacation's over and develop a plan of action to lose the weight, which could take up to one month.

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How to avoid weight gain during your vacation
  1. Pack a cooler of healthy snacks. ...
  2. Think twice about fast food. ...
  3. Find time for exercise. ...
  4. Honor your hunger, but be smart. ...
  5. Keep your alcohol consumption under control.


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