How To Reset Your Diet After a Vacation
You’re back from summer holidays and not only do you have the post-vacay blues you’re also bloated, constipated and battling cravings. Maybe you’ve giving in to too many indulgent meals, wine and decadent desserts – it happens to the best of us, even me! Don’t dwell in regret, own your decisions, you had a great time and now you’re paying for it!
Get back on track post-vacay with these simple and effective strategies. Start with your mind, your most powerful tool!
1. ASK YOUR “WHY”
It all begins with your mindset. Do not dwell in regret or shame for any overindulgence, move on. Start by asking yourself “Why” you want to lose weight and becoming healthier. The more compelling your reason, the stronger your internal motivation to succeed.
A strong “why” provides motivation, direction and resilience, helping you stay committed throughout the journey, especially during challenging times.
2. HYDRATE TO BANISH THE BLOAT
To combat travel-related dehydration, drink plenty of water and other hydrating liquids like soups and green smoothies. Eat high water-content fruits and vegetables including watermelons, berries, citrus fruits, cantaloupe, salad greens, cucumbers, celery, tomatoes bell peppers and zucchini.
Not only does staying adequately hydrated help diminish belly bloat it also wards off constipation, something that plagues many travellers, even after they’re back home.
3. DROP THE CARBS
It’s common to over indulge on carbs while on vacation. When you get back, avoid the starchy carbs like bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, corn and especially refined grains, flour and sugar.
Significantly reducing your carb intake, even temporarily, can jumpstart your weight loss again, by triggering your body to fat rather than sugar for fuel.
3. EAT LEAN AND GREEN
To reset your diet, focus on meals featuring lean proteins (like skinless chicken, fish, shrimp, plant-based protein) and non-starchy, “green” vegetables (like leafy greens, broccoli, or bell peppers), along with moderate amounts of healthy fats (like avocado, nuts/seeds, or olive oil). Eating this way helps your body reset blood sugar and insulin, manage your appetite and get back into fat burning zone sooner.
4. FOOD JOURNALING FOR THE WIN!
Keep a food journal to gain self-awareness of eating habits, increase accountability and refocus your efforts on healthy eating, so you can pick up where you left off.
Know you why. Why do you want to lose weight and become healthier? A strong why provides motivation, direction and resilience, helping you stay committed throughout the journey, especially during challenging times.