Travel Tip #9: Avoid Vacation Pounds!

When you are on vacation it is hard to avoid the unwanted “Vacation pounds”! One thing I do to keep myself from having to hit the gym when I get home is keeping a food diary and using the book “Calorie King”. I know it may sound a little anal, but just jotting down what you have eaten really helps you keep everything under control. Having the numbers in front of you may help you opt out of that 3rd Pina Colada and move towards a lower calorie cerveza! The calorie king book is small enough to fit in your purse and helps give you a rough estimate of how much you've eaten. It also contains the calories and details of most chain restaurants in the US. However, don't let me spoil any of your vacation fun! Enjoying yourself by splurging on treats you don't normally eat at home isn't the end of the world! If you have to spend an extra day at the gym when you get back, so be it!