To Sara of Fit by Sara: “I’m finally making progress on my weight loss goals, but I’m about to leave on vacation. I’m so afraid I’m going to sabatoge my progress. Any tips to stay on track?”
From Fit by Sara: “It’s not hard to stay on track as long as you are conscious about your eating habits. When you go to restaurants ask how the dishes are prepared. Opt for marinara sauces and or olive oil sauces versus cream sauces. Choose dishes that are baked vs. fried, and look for lean meat or fish. If your meal comes with fries or potatoes, ask if you can substitute a side salad or fruit. You can also ask about their portion sizes. If they say the portions are large ask that they box 1/4 or 1/2 of the meal even before it comes to you.
In addition to being aware of what and how much you are eating while away, stay as active as possible. Explore the city on foot–walk whenever you can. If you stay at a hotel, most hotels have cardio and weight training equipment. You can also bring your favorite DVD and workout in the privacy of your room. Most of all stay on track with your weight loss goals and allow yourself to have fun too!” -Sara Holliday MFT, CPT