Staying healthy while traveling

Healthy Outdoor Vacations

For some people, a vacation is for relaxing. Whether that is sitting on a deck chair beside the pool, lying on a beach, or lounging around their hotel room, these same people often enjoy “vegging out” at home, too. Maybe it’s because they’re too busy working or maybe it’s just in their nature.

Either way, don’t use vacation time as an excuse for inactivity time. Make activity part of your daily routine when on a trip. Exercising in the hotel recreation room is one way to do that; but a better way is to get outside and enjoy the local offerings.

ice skating is one way to get exercise in the winter

Winter Activity Can Be Simple and Fun

In a recent New Zealand study, vacationers recorded their feelings/mood each day. According to the results, “Travelers with more active schedules who packed their days with [activity] claimed higher contentment levels than those who lazed for hours on end.”

So don’t just “hang around” while on vacation; ride a bike, go for a walk, swim, ice skate, or rent some inline skates. Not only will you feel better, but you’ll look better and see some places you’d have otherwise missed.

Consider Healthy Foods for Active Lifestyles

Another tip for staying healthy while staying active is to eat healthy foods. Sometimes that’s easier said than done, right? Here’s a great tip for making healthy snacking as easy as a couple mouse clicks. There are many healthy gift baskets out there, but people often don’t think of gift baskets as a way to promote healthy eating. But, more and more, gift basket companies are creating a wide range of healthy gifting options. But here’s the insider’s scoop. Gift baskets don’t have to be expensive, and they don’t always have to be from someone else. You can give yourself a gift basket too. In fact, gift baskets can be the perfect way to help you keep that New Year’s resolution. Send yourself a healthy foods gift basket like a gluten-free snacks basket for New Years gifts. It’s a great way to encourage yourself to eat healthy. Consider it your own New Year’s gift to yourself.

 

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