Q: I have been doing a great job of eating healthier lately, but I am afraid my family vacation will de-rail all of my efforts. What can I do to stay on track?
A: First, TASTE... Do not indulge. Vacation is not the time to worry about every little calorie you consume. If your vacation destination brings richer-than-usual foods your way, enjoy them! The key is to just have a taste of these foods. Is the last bite of that sundae any more enjoyable than the first? It is usually the first bite that is so good!
Look for local specialties. Indulge your senses with something special while on vacation. If you are going to splurge, make it an experience. Do not waste your calories on the same old stuff you can get at home. Eat slowly. It can take 20 minutes for your stomach to tell your brain that it is full, so do not overstuff yourself during those 20 minutes!
Calories from alcoholic beverages add up quickly, so sip slowly! (A pina colada can run you 720 calories!) If you must, consider “splurging” with one sugary, high-calorie beverage, and then drink a glass of water.
—Source: University of Texas at San Antonio
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Health Connection, July 2014
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