Why do I feel so fat when I travel?

All those pounds are mostly water weight. The reason for the five-pound “gain” is water retention. 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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We all like to relax and indulge on vacation, but a new study has found that just a one-week trip away can cause us to put on weight, which we could still be carrying around for up to six weeks after the holiday has ended.

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How to Lose 7 Lbs. in 20 Days
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  2. Say no to alcohol. ...
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Make sure you get to bed early when you're back, and stick to a strict sleep schedule over the first few days home. These act as a natural diuretic, which will help you strip that water weight quickly. You should expect to use the bathroom more, but just know that's all the extra weight going down the drain.

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7 strategies to keep vacation calories in check
  1. Set a goal to maintain, not gain. Put your weight-loss goal on pause during vacation. ...
  2. Don't drink your calories. ...
  3. Plan ahead. ...
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  5. Seek out veggies. ...
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Key points for dealing with feeling bloated after vacation: Follow for 1-3 days to feel better after eating food that doesn't agree with you. Drink as much water with lemon as you can, don't allow yourself to get thirsty. If you enjoy coffee, go ahead and have it, but omit creamer and artificial sweeteners.

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