Is vacation weight permanent?

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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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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Vacation weight gain is often largely water Celebrations and vacations can involve eating foods higher in carbs and salt than your normal diet, and both of these lead to water retention, she said.

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Vacation destinations tend to be hotter than home, so your body hangs on to water for a little. it might take 1-2 days, but it might take as long as a week for your body to let go of that water.

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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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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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“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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