Vacation weight gain is often largely waterCelebrations 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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Weight gained after a vacation or indulgent weekend is likely caused by water retention not fat, experts told Insider after actor Rebel Wilson said she put on three kilograms (almost seven pounds) while at an all-inclusive resort.
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.
Vacation weight gain is often largely waterThis can be worrying if you're trying to lose weight, but it's normal after eating more and isn't anything to stress about, Kara Mockler, registered dietitian and coach at RP Strength, told Insider.
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.