How to stick to weight loss goals while on vacation
Siddhartha Jana
Laura Dennison, a digital creator and health coach, offers her travel-friendly meal plan, which focuses on nutrient-dense, full foods to maintain her 15 kg weight loss.
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She eats a wholemeal bagel with eggs, cheese, chorizo, and tomato for morning, a cappuccino, chicken Caesar salad, watermelon, and salmon with spinach pasta.
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Nutritionist C V Aishwarya explained how watermelon, chicken, eggs, and cheese provide hydration, satiety, and nutrient density.
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Watermelon's high water content and low calorie count aid in hydration and fullness, whilst chicken and eggs give lean protein that promotes satiety.
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Although cheese is high in calories, it contains protein and calcium, which promotes satisfaction and lowers cravings.
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Aishwarya recommends carrying healthy snacks, such as nuts, fruits, yoghurt, or whole-grain bars, to minimise hunger and unhealthy eating.
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Staying hydrated, eating thoughtfully, and selecting foods that are both handy and culturally appropriate will help you maintain your weight when travelling.
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Reducing portion sizes, particularly at restaurants, and avoiding processed foods high in empty calories might help you limit your calorie intake and avoid overeating.