Why am I so tired on vacation?

You're catching up with sleep
So heading on holiday and being allowed to sleep as much as you like can be a revelation. Letting your body relax and catch up on that much-needed sleep can leave you feeling more sleepy because you're realising what you're missing in your everyday life in terms of sleep.



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6 Quick Remedies for Travel Fatigue
  1. Take a Nap. So simple, yet it cures so many problems. ...
  2. Sit at a Cafe. If you can't bear to completely tear yourself from the action, take your rest time at a local cafe. ...
  3. Get a Massage. ...
  4. Relax Your Itinerary. ...
  5. Do Something Completely Different. ...
  6. Take the Day Off.


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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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People may experience travel anxiety because of the unknown. For example, they may wonder what would happen if they ran out of money, got lost, or became ill. Having a plan in place for worst-case scenarios may help ease these fears.

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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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The first measurements were taken one week prior to vacation, then again one week and six weeks post-vacation. 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.

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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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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 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 depression is the feeling of hopelessness and sadness you can feel after a vacation. Coming back home from traveling can be harder than people think, especially if you have been gone for a longer period and gotten used to someplace else or distanced yourself from your every day at home.

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6 Ways To Get Back Into Your Routine Post-Vacation
  1. Make A Game Plan Regarding Emails. ...
  2. Drink Lots Of Water And Eat Tons Of Greens. ...
  3. Get Your Body Moving. ...
  4. Prioritize Sleep. ...
  5. If You're Feeling Down, Embrace It. ...
  6. Take Breaks To Breathe.


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Fortunately, if you've overindulged on delicious food on vacation (which is great!), you can easily recover. Simply go back to your normal clean-eating habits and active lifestyle, and any weight that you gained while on vacation will come off.

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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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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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“One of the biggest reasons not to take a two-week vacation is returning with a ton of stress because there is too much on your plate,” she says. “Even if you vacation for one full week and the two adjoining weekends, it can be manageable, but two full weeks is just too much and the stress begins to accumulate.

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Two full weeks of vacation is usually considered normal when you look at the labor statistics. The 10 days of average vacation time will cover two full working weeks for the average employee. Strangely enough, a good amount of Americans don't even make use of this.

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