How to Stick to Your Diet While on Vacation

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Sticking to your diet and exercise regimen while away will help you avoid the post-vacation blues.

Step 1: Plan ahead
Think about the meals you will eat before starting your vacation.

Step 2: Enjoy breakfast
Enjoy a special breakfast, but cut back on calories at other meals.

Step 3: Eat vegetables
Fill out your meals with raw or cooked vegetables.

Tip
Bring healthy, fiber-rich foods, especially vegetables, for snacking or eating before going to a restaurant.

Step 4: Don’t clean your plate
Stop eating when your hunger is satisfied -- don’t stuff yourself.

Tip
Drink plenty of water so you feel less hungry and tired.

Step 5: Indulge in small quantities
Allow yourself to indulge and try new foods in small quantities.

Step 6: Exercise
Walk, use a gym, or take a fun exercise class.

Did You Know?
The serving size of French fries increased from 2.4 ounces in the 1950s to 7.1 ounces in 2003.