How to Maintain a Weight Loss Plan While Traveling?

HOW TO MAINTAIN A WEIGHT LOSS PLAN WHILE TRAVELING?

Maintaining weight loss while traveling is a challenge because it can be difficult to control the food at your disposal and the ingredients used. However, a few simple steps can help you make smart food when you're traveling and options are limited.

Instructions

Step 1

Choose fast food chains with healthy menu options. Many fast food establishments are beginning to expand their menus to cater to those who are trying to maintain weight loss or otherwise eat healthily. These establishments are usually easy to locate.

Step 2

Go for the salad or the grilled items because they are probably the healthiest menu items. However, many restaurants, fast food or otherwise, load salads and grilled items down with extra dressing, cheese, bacon and other fatty additives. Request your toppings on the side so you can control your fat intake.

Step 3

Try an appetizer to maintain your portion control. Most restaurant portions are wildly oversized, so a great way to keep your portions down without the temptation of a huge plate is to order an appetizer which will fill you up, taste great and even save you money.

Step 4

Limit the amount of snacks that you take with you when you travel. Instead of stocking your car with chips and candy bars from gas stations, plan ahead and load up on fresh fruit and carry a cooler of healthy sandwiches.

Step 5

Make a plan before you travel in order to maintain your weight loss. Many restaurant websites offer a listing of all their locations. With a little prior planning you can map out your meals. If not, try asking locals for healthy dining recommendations.

Step 6

Do some exercise even when you're traveling. Instead of taking the elevator, climb stairs at your next conference. If you choose walking over public transportation or seek out a fitness center in your hotel, you should have no problem maintaining your weight loss when you travel.