Is it OK to eat whatever you want on vacation?

3. A short period of indulgent eating won't make a huge difference. We actually have much more flexibility and much more wiggle room than we've been taught to believe, Fonnesbeck said. One meal, one snack, one day, one month, isn't going to make that big of a difference.



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Vacations let you try new and different foods. It's fine to enjoy yourself but watch how much you eat, especially high-fat, high calorie menu selections. If you want to try a high-calorie dish, share it with someone. Also, make sure to balance your meals.

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Eating predominately healthy and working out makes you feel good, and you want to feel good on vacation, so allowing yourself cheat meals and cheat days while away is fine, but you also want to fuel your body in a way that makes you feel your best - finding a combination of taking care of yourself while on vacation ...

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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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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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Enjoy your vacation without throwing your progress out the window with these 10 tips.
  1. Plan Your Meals. Impulsive meals out are the biggest diet killer. ...
  2. Drink Plenty of Water. ...
  3. Schedule an Early Workout. ...
  4. Limit Drinking. ...
  5. Walk Everywhere. ...
  6. Pack Snacks. ...
  7. Plan Active Outings. ...
  8. Bring Your Own Gym.


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Despite a trend for increasing their physical activity while on holiday, the data showed that 61% of the participants put on weight while on vacation -- an average of 0.7 pounds. However the weight gained during the whole study, including the weeks after returning from vacation, was on average 0.9 pounds.

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Take at Least 1 Week Off to Reap the Most Benefits
According to study co-author Ty Ferguson, PhD, a research associate at the University of South Australia, a week or two of vacation time “is long enough for a person to 'settle in' to the change in a new routine in how they spend their time.”

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Add More Fruits, Vegetables and Protein to Your Diet Adding more fruits and vegetables to an individual's diet can help increase fibre intake, which can help people feel fuller for longer and prevent overeating. They are also low in calories, which can help contribute to a calorie deficit diet and lead to weight loss.

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