EgyptSharm.jpgYou might have noticed that our posts have been few and far between over the last fortnight. Being a lone blogger can be challenging at the best of times but trying to take time off and run a blog is difficult to say the least!

We are currently taking three weeks vacation from work to show my partners Dad (from Texas) around Australia. It has been really wonderful showing him all the sights of our beautiful city and quite a buzz to see his reaction to many of the places he has seen.

But having visitors is a really difficult time for people who are trying to eat healthy and exercise regularly. Taking people out and about presents many challenges. For starters, you tend to eat out more. Things like going to your gym or following your exercise regime can pretty much fall away completely with the demands of entertaining your visitors.

We have been trying really hard to find a balance between socializing and living well. So here are our top 5 tips for staying healthy on vacation.

1. For starters, we have chosen to prepare lunches rather than go to restaurants. Gourmet sandwiches or wraps with plenty of salads, grilled chicken, turkey, tuna or any low fat lunch meats are a really healthy option. Our picnics have been a real hit with our American guest. So much so, he has taken quite a few pictures of his lunches to show the family when he returns home!

2. Because we are taking picnics, finding great spots to enjoy them is critical. So we have chosen places that require a little effort to get there. While we are certainly not breaking a major sweat, we are getting some exercise. It feels good to finally get to the top of that hill ( literally! ) and sit down to a healthy and yummy lunch.

3. Healthy options when dining out is getting easier now that restaurants have worked out there is a market. Avoid fried foods, request grilled instead. Ask your waitress to hold the dressings and look for dishes with lots of vegetables providing of course they aren’t prepared with cream or butter! Salads are a fabulous option but don’t go for a caesar salad, it’s one of the most unhealthy options on the menu!

4. Park the car and walk. Taking visitors around requires transportation and your car is probably going to get more of a workout than you are. Rather than park close to your final destination, choose a car park that’s a little further away and walk the final distance instead. Your visitors may complain but you are doing them a favor as well!

5. Water anybody? Being on vacation often means wining and dining and it’s easy to forget to drink plenty of water. Make sure you have a water bottle with you at all times and keep yourself hydrated.

Let’s face it, being on vacation means enjoying yourself and I personally don’t have a problem with changing it up over this period.

All you have to do is keep yourself in check and be aware of when your body is telling you to cut back, you will feel better for it during your vacation and reap the benefits after your visitors leave!

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