weightloss when going overseas - Weight Loss Message Board

Ankh · 10-31-2005, 08:44 PM

hi everyone

i need some serious advice from you all.
What do you do if you are going overseas for a vacation,but you do not know what foods you'll be able to consume to lose/maintain weight.
I do not want to get back having picked up tons of weight.
I do not know what "diet" foods there are to offer,so what would be a safe mealplan for me...i.e what is availabe wherever you go.

please help

Titchou · 10-31-2005, 09:59 PM

I don't mean to be insensitive but really...do you think you'll gain so much that getting back to a normal diet and lifestyle won't be able to compensate for it? You're going on a vacation...not a lifelong living experience. Just eat all things in moderation...but enjoy! My family is from Louisiana and it is so funny to have people ask how they can go to New Orleans and eat on a diet! Please! Go and enjoy...it will sort itself out when you get back...I mean, how much can you gain in one or two weeks when you are walking all over the place and on the go, go , go? Run or walk an extra mile a day when you get back...you'll be fine...

kehorner · 10-31-2005, 10:36 PM

Just follow the same sort of guidelines that you would at home:

Stay away from buffets. Watch your portion size (especially important when you eat out). Try ordering side dishes or appetizers or half-portions if you won't be able to take leftovers home with you. Avoid the cream-based sauces. Get the salad dressings and sauces on the side. Split indulgences with your travel buddies.

Walk instead of driving. Swim in the hotel pool. Go for a scenic hike.

And don't worry about it too much. After all, it is a vacation! Have fun.

Ankh · 11-01-2005, 08:34 PM

thanx!

the thing is i am not only going for 2-3 weeks....im going for 2 months!
i cannot wait!
but i eat very healthy and i havent a CLUE what there is to offer concerning health foods.....
i know it will be impossible not to gain weight,but i was just hoping that i could get some eating suggestions.

thanx

cabalcjp · 11-02-2005, 01:07 AM

Just rember to have fun and don't worry a ton on if you will gain a lot, just eat what you would normaly eat. It's not like your going to come back 300 lb bigger. :O Have fun and enjoy your 2 months of fun fun fun!