Vacation Tips

kristykelly83

Hello! My husband is coming home from Iraq for his R&R leave, and we are going on vacation to the Wisconsin Dells.
Does anyone have any advice about eating healthy on vacation? It seems pigging out is such a big part of vacation, and my poor hubby has been living off of chow hall food for the last 7 months. I want to be able to go out to eat, but make good choices.
I know exercise will be ok as there are several fitness centers at the resort, and we will be spending a lot of time walking and swimming.
thanks in advance for any advice and encouragement.
-Kristy

BrenNew

Hello! My husband is coming home from Iraq for his R&R leave, and we are going on vacation to the Wisconsin Dells.
Does anyone have any advice about eating healthy on vacation? It seems pigging out is such a big part of vacation, and my poor hubby has been living off of chow hall food for the last 7 months. I want to be able to go out to eat, but make good choices.
I know exercise will be ok as there are several fitness centers at the resort, and we will be spending a lot of time walking and swimming.
thanks in advance for any advice and encouragement.
-Kristy

I say ENJOY your vacation, what with your hubby just coming home on leave!!! I'm sure you'll get TONS of exercise , so don't worry too much about your eating. You'll be able to get lots of salads, veggies, and fruits SOME of the time, and, then off and on, get some "good stuff" too!

dclarsh

Here are my vacation eating tips...

1. Make sure you start with a good, healthy breakfast. Something like oatmeal, yogurt and a banana, or eggs and toast. Avoid sweets like donuts, french toast, cinnamon rolls and pancakes that will only leave you hungry in an hour.

2. Take a big purse and throw in some granola bars and portable fruit like apples and oranges. Eat one when you start to feel a little hungry.

If you follow these two things, when you sit down for lunch and dinner, you won't be starving. That will help you choose your food rationally and also will help you eat a little less. You wont have to think about the food so much, so you'll be able to enjoy yourself more.

pettmybunny

Pack healthy snacks for throughout the day. If you're eating in the waterpark, it might be hard to find healthy choices.

As for fun stuff, go to Mount Olympus! Go carts, wooden rollercoasters, and a waterpark too! We took the kids for our "family honeymoon" when DH and I got married, and a great time was had by all. Another good place to go is The House on the Rock is also a great place to go, although it's a bit of a drive.

Above all, have fun! R&R for both of you!