Good holiday morning! First, I want to thank Linda for posting some really good stuff on this blog while I was vacationing. Excellent insights!
Okay, some personal stuff about how I approach vacations as that relates to the scales. I went to a resort in Conneticut called Foxwoods. It is an Indian reservation and there is a new MGM Grand hotel that just opened several months ago. Wonderful new rooms..wonderful new spa and workout facility...wonderful new casino and WONDERFUL restaurants. One of the restaurants is a famous deli from Brooklyn, N.Y. called Juniors. They are especially known for their New York cheesecakes.
Okay: here was my approach: 1-every morning I went to the gym and ran treadmill, did some weights, pushups. 2-ate a pretty small breakfast of some type of protein 3-tried to walk lots during the day 3-lunch ...okay, was pretty negligent...corned beef sandwiches, potatoe pancakes, 4-dinner...no alcohol, lots of protein, some vegetables and carbs. allowed myself 2 pieces of cheesecake in 3 days.
Results: 1.5 pounds of weight gain in the three days.
Response: I will follow a modified Phase 1 dietary plan for this week and check the scale next Sunday.
This strategy works for me, meaning that on vacation, I will liberalize my food intake because to be honest, I understand completely that for almost everyone, part of the "fun" of the vacation are the foods associated with the place you go to,. To deny yourself everything will in fact take away from the global sense of fun you have. Pick and choose the things that you really want and perhaps eliminate some of the high=caloric sources that do not mean that much to you. Also, be sure to check that scale when you return and have some sort of forulated plan as to what you will do to bring the weight back down. We get into trouble if we do not check the weight or have no plan.
Have a great day!!!
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Monday, June 16, 2008
Vacation weight gain..the Doctor is Baaack!
Good morning and I am glad to be back. Scale told me 2.3 pounds of weight gain...i ran 5 miles every day while away but still gained weight? Why? Wasn't alcohol...I am a complete lightweigth with alcohol..one drink I am laughing...2 i am asleep. It was more carbs and portion issues...
Posner's plans to get those pounds off this week? Extra vigilance for watching portion control and not allowing any of the little things that I will sometimes allow myself such as a saoft pretzel at night, a small piece of cake that sometimes gets through.
Point is that there must be a plan..when you return from a vacation....face the music: weight yourself, see what gain may have occurred and formulate your strategy to get it down to the level you want. When you get in trouble is when you either do not weight yourself or do not have a plan.
Thanks to Linda Hlivka for writing some great helpful stuff the last few days.
Another point: sometimes there are some comments at the end of this blog pushing a website for commercial purposes. We are trying to rid these but I wanted all to understand that we are NOT supporting/recommending any of these companies that are trying to leach on our blog for their own purposes.
Posner's plans to get those pounds off this week? Extra vigilance for watching portion control and not allowing any of the little things that I will sometimes allow myself such as a saoft pretzel at night, a small piece of cake that sometimes gets through.
Point is that there must be a plan..when you return from a vacation....face the music: weight yourself, see what gain may have occurred and formulate your strategy to get it down to the level you want. When you get in trouble is when you either do not weight yourself or do not have a plan.
Thanks to Linda Hlivka for writing some great helpful stuff the last few days.
Another point: sometimes there are some comments at the end of this blog pushing a website for commercial purposes. We are trying to rid these but I wanted all to understand that we are NOT supporting/recommending any of these companies that are trying to leach on our blog for their own purposes.
How to lose weight or maintain during the summer vacation and BBQ season
Summer is a very busy time of year for many of us. We have vacations and graduation parties, barbeques and weddings to name a few. How can we lose weight or even maintain with so many things going on? Here are some tips that might help.
1) If you are going on vacation pack some healthy, low calorie, portable snacks like veges, cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, etc. whether you are driving or flying so you're less likely to be tempted by unhealthy options.
2) Exercise more often and longer to expend more calories if you know you will be taking more calories in. If you increase your exercise during this time period, you'll reduce the damage of increasing your caloric intake during the same time. The more you exercise the more you can eat without gaining weight. And exercise is a great stress reliever and you will feel better.
Eat sensibly BEFORE you go to parties and barbeques. You'll be much less likely to be tempted by goodies if you're already full.
3) Eat slowly and savor every bite. It takes 20 minutes for the stomach to signal to your brain that you are full.
4) IWhen you do eat out on vacation, order a dinner salad, pass on the bread and munchies served and split an entrée with someone.
5) When heading off to parties, volunteer to be the designated driver. Alcohol provides many extra "empty" calories that you don’t need. If you must drink try a wine spritzer or, for example, a rum and diet coke. Avoid sweet frozen drinks and the sugars of regular sodas.
Whenever you encounter plates of food buffet-style, snack on fresh raw vegetables and lean protein, and avoid sweets and high calorie selections. When possible, move away from the food table… you will be less likely to be tempted to eat more.
6) Choose water or low calorie beverages whenever possible. Avoid the empty calories of alcohol, regular soda, punch, and other fruit juices. Drink water before your meal so feel full sooner.
Eat slowly, and if socially acceptable, chat often. If your food is eaten slowly and you talk longer, you'll be full sooner. At meals, fill up on low calorie appetizers, if possible, like salads with low calorie dressing, raw vegetables and some soups.
7) When on vacation still get your low calorie snacks in. and drink your water Avoid skipping meals before a big meal.
8) Eat dessert in moderation, have a small piece or just a bite. Pass up peanuts, chips, and other everyday snacks. Spend your calories on the special treats you really want. If you do need to snack choose a few pretzels or unbuttered popcorn.
9) When attending a party or barbeque wear a form-fitting outfit, with a belt if possible to remind you to not overeat.
10) Make socializing, rather than food, the focus of the event. Keep your portions in check -- to keep calories under control.
11) Practice saying "no, thank you." It's okay to turn down invitations or tell a pushy host you don't want seconds. Stop eating when you are no longer hungry. Bring fat-free or low-fat dishes to parties. Encourage others to do the same.
12)Arrive at mealtime for a dinner party and avoid before-dinner drinks and appetizers.
13) Attend only the parties you really want to go to. You'll save a lot of calories - and time.
14) If you are tempted by the frozen margaritas, make your own low calorie frozen drink using Crystal Light, water and crushed ice.
Hopefully some of these tips will help you to save you calories as you enjoy your summer.
1) If you are going on vacation pack some healthy, low calorie, portable snacks like veges, cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, etc. whether you are driving or flying so you're less likely to be tempted by unhealthy options.
2) Exercise more often and longer to expend more calories if you know you will be taking more calories in. If you increase your exercise during this time period, you'll reduce the damage of increasing your caloric intake during the same time. The more you exercise the more you can eat without gaining weight. And exercise is a great stress reliever and you will feel better.
Eat sensibly BEFORE you go to parties and barbeques. You'll be much less likely to be tempted by goodies if you're already full.
3) Eat slowly and savor every bite. It takes 20 minutes for the stomach to signal to your brain that you are full.
4) IWhen you do eat out on vacation, order a dinner salad, pass on the bread and munchies served and split an entrée with someone.
5) When heading off to parties, volunteer to be the designated driver. Alcohol provides many extra "empty" calories that you don’t need. If you must drink try a wine spritzer or, for example, a rum and diet coke. Avoid sweet frozen drinks and the sugars of regular sodas.
Whenever you encounter plates of food buffet-style, snack on fresh raw vegetables and lean protein, and avoid sweets and high calorie selections. When possible, move away from the food table… you will be less likely to be tempted to eat more.
6) Choose water or low calorie beverages whenever possible. Avoid the empty calories of alcohol, regular soda, punch, and other fruit juices. Drink water before your meal so feel full sooner.
Eat slowly, and if socially acceptable, chat often. If your food is eaten slowly and you talk longer, you'll be full sooner. At meals, fill up on low calorie appetizers, if possible, like salads with low calorie dressing, raw vegetables and some soups.
7) When on vacation still get your low calorie snacks in. and drink your water Avoid skipping meals before a big meal.
8) Eat dessert in moderation, have a small piece or just a bite. Pass up peanuts, chips, and other everyday snacks. Spend your calories on the special treats you really want. If you do need to snack choose a few pretzels or unbuttered popcorn.
9) When attending a party or barbeque wear a form-fitting outfit, with a belt if possible to remind you to not overeat.
10) Make socializing, rather than food, the focus of the event. Keep your portions in check -- to keep calories under control.
11) Practice saying "no, thank you." It's okay to turn down invitations or tell a pushy host you don't want seconds. Stop eating when you are no longer hungry. Bring fat-free or low-fat dishes to parties. Encourage others to do the same.
12)Arrive at mealtime for a dinner party and avoid before-dinner drinks and appetizers.
13) Attend only the parties you really want to go to. You'll save a lot of calories - and time.
14) If you are tempted by the frozen margaritas, make your own low calorie frozen drink using Crystal Light, water and crushed ice.
Hopefully some of these tips will help you to save you calories as you enjoy your summer.
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