How To Eat Healthy On Vacation

HOW TO WIN ON VACATION

It’s so much easier to get in a good groove with our nutrition when we are at home and can control the food we have available to us.  

We’re here to help you stay on track with a little bit of planning and strategy.

The hardest part about staying on track while eating out is not really knowing what’s in the food we order and how many calories are in it.  If your goal is fat loss and you’re trying to eat at a caloric deficit, try to order lean protein sources at each meal and ask them to be grilled over an open flame vs on a flat top skillet.  That will cut down on the amount of butter/oils used.  Good lean protein sources include chicken, turkey, fish and bison.

As far as side items, stick with grilled vegetables and salads.  Ask for the veggies to be cooked without oil or butter and opt for a vinaigrette dressing on the side.  =

Snacks are also tricky while traveling.  Bring your own protein powder and as many other snacks with you as you can.  Getting enough protein is critical to fat loss so look for high protein snacks like jerky and other high protein snack bars.  Before you go out to eat, drink a protein shake.  Protein is filling and will help you not overeat at the restaurant.   

If renting an AirBnB is an option for you, having a kitchen available can be a game changer on vacation.  Make your own breakfasts and lunches and then go out for dinner.  

Another strategy is to focus on eating mostly protein throughout the day with the knowledge that  your dinner will likely be high in carbohydrates, fat and calories. 

There you have it!  Stay on track and have a great trip!