Gaining Weight Every Time You Travel Abroad? 5 Tips to "Avoid Weight Gain During Trips"

▲Do you often find your weight has skyrocketed after returning from abroad? (Image / courtesy of DAZZLE)

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Traveling abroad is all about indulging in local delicacies and snacks, but you’ve probably noticed upon returning home: “My weight has gone up again!” A Japanese travel website offers 5 handy tips to avoid gaining weight while traveling, for travelers’ reference.

▲Traveling is all about relaxing to the fullest! (Image / courtesy of DAZZLE)

1. Be Mentally Prepared That “Travel Might Lead to Weight Gain”
Travel is about leaving behind life and work worries, relaxing, eating, drinking, and having fun. Constantly counting calories or dieting during your trip can negatively affect your mood, so it’s essential to mentally prepare for the possibility of gaining some weight. When delicious food tempts you, don’t hesitate—just enjoy the moment.

▲Fruits or dried fruits are great options during your trip. (Image / courtesy of DAZZLE)

2. Eat More Fruits
Fruits are rich in enzymes and can effectively cleanse the body of harmful substances. So why not eat some fruit every day while traveling to detox your system? Plus, each country has its own unique fruit specialties—killing two birds with one stone.

If you’ve had oily dishes, consider snacking on some dried fruits, as they are high in dietary fiber and can help prevent fat accumulation and obesity.

▲Don’t overeat at breakfast to give your body time to digest before lunch. (Image / courtesy of DAZZLE)

3. Be Mindful of Breakfast Portions
Most hotel breakfast buffets are all-you-can-eat, which can easily lead to overeating in the morning and still feeling full at lunchtime. When having breakfast, pay attention to portion sizes—eat until you’re satisfied, but not overly stuffed, to ensure proper digestion.

▲Don’t treat juice as water—it also contains a lot of sugar. Image is for illustration only (Illustration / Uncredited)

4. Don’t Drink Too Much Juice or Carbonated Beverages
In the peak of summer, cool drinks are especially popular, but regular juices and carbonated drinks are high in sugar, which can contribute to weight gain during your trip. It’s better to drink more water, and limit sweet beverages to just the right amount.

▲After meals, plan activities that require physical effort and walking to aid digestion. (Illustration / Photo by Reporter Cai Wenjun)

5. Plan Post-Meal Activities That Involve Walking
Traveling abroad is about exploring beautiful local sights. After meals, consider activities that involve walking, such as strolling through shopping streets, hiking nature trails in scenic areas, or enjoying the ever-changing views—all while getting exercise and aiding digestion, achieving multiple benefits at once.

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