We have thoroughly enjoyed the vacations and the nice weather. However, the warm weather is often accompanied by nice barbecues, festivals, a glass of wine on the terrace or a delicious snack on the beach. All very tasty and fun of course but it does have its effect on your fitness and perhaps some vacation miles have been added to the scales. Time to get back to basics and pick up your normal diet and exercise routine.
We have selected 8 tips to help you get "back in shape" and lose the vacation pounds quickly. Read along?
Regularity
We start with some good news. Because you really don't have to change much to get back to pre-holiday fitness. You probably let yourself go a little with the treats available on vacation. Just pick up at home as you always did. When you get back to eating normally and exercising like you used to, those vacation pounds will disappear super fast.
Eat something before meals
You probably ate larger portions or multiple courses on vacation than you're normally used to. Then it is possible that you unconsciously eat more at home as a result. You can easily solve this by eating a soup or some raw vegetables before your meal. These are low in calories but high in fiber, making you feel full faster. It is also advisable to choose whole grain products such as whole wheat pasta, rice and whole wheat or multigrain bread. These products are high in fiber and provide faster satiety. This will automatically make you eat less.
Take extra exercise
Getting enough exercise is essential when you want to get fit again after the vacations. Schedule an extra workout and choose to walk or bike more often when you need to go somewhere. A combination of healthy eating and exercise will help you get back to your old shape quickly.
Drink plenty of water
Start the day with a large glass of water. This way, you immediately replenish the fluid deficit you lost during the night. You give your body a big boost, and water helps your body get rid of waste products faster.
Drink less alcohol
A drink here, a drink there ... During the vacations this is great, but once back home it's good to draw a line under this. Because if you really want to get fit again as soon as possible, you really should cut down on alcohol. For example, choose not to drink any alcohol during the week and limit it to 1 or 2 drinks at the weekend.
Cook more at home
To make sure you lose those vacation pounds fast, it's important to take control of what you eat. And the best way to do this is to cook your own meals at home. You know exactly what goes into a meal and you tune the portions yourself. Because even if you think you ordered a "healthy meal," you don't know exactly what went into it. Therefore, choose pure products and buy as much local, ripe produce as possible that contains the most nutrients. This will help you feel satiated faster and have enough energy to keep your engine running.
Positive mindset
A positive mind is a positive life. Everything starts with the right mindset. Don't throw in the towel and trust that you really will lose those vacation pounds again. Think positive and don't be too hard on yourself. Start with small changes and teach yourself healthy eating habits. Get plenty of relaxation, because stress is a real culprit when you are trying to lose weight.
Want to know more about this topic? Read our blog 5 tips for less stress
Hang in there!
Last but not least: hang in there! Provide enough motivation and work out with a sports buddy, for example. This way you motivate each other to go to the gym. It is also useful to download a sports app on your smartphone. This will encourage you to exercise every day. With all the tips above, we are sure that your vacation silos will disappear like snow in the sun and you will be top fit again in no time!
