Do you reward yourself with healthy treats on your vacation?

Are you someone like that, or do you know someone who thinks you deserve to eat and drink well on vacation? Simply because it's vacation and because you deserve it! There are other ways to reward yourself with plenty of good food, too.

What is your reason?

Na maanden van hard werken is het eindelijk vakantie. Tijd om eens helemaal uit je dak te gaan als het gaat over lekker en veel eten en drinken. IJsjes, hamburgers, pizza’s maar vooral ook veel frisdranken en alcohol de hele dag door. Je hebt het tenslotte verdiend.

Wij horen het vaak dat klanten zo omgaan met hun beloningsgevoel tijdens hun vakantie. Veel eten en drinken hoort daarbij. Even niet opletten. Dat de weegschaal straks weer helemaal doorslaat zien we dan wel….

All-inclusive and BBQ

Er worden vaak reizen aangeboden met het ‘all inclusieve’ concept. Volle buffetten staan vol met lekker eten. Je mag zo vaak en zoveel eten als je wilt. Je hebt er voor betaald en het staat er en…. je hebt het verdiend. Iedere dag barbecueën met mooi weer geeft ook een overschot aan eten. Het is een grote valkuil die helemaal niet nodig is. We hebben tips om hier anders mee op te gaan. Hoe fijn is dat je toch kan genieten van alles wat geboden wordt maar straks na je vakantie niet bent aangekomen.

From filling to feeding

We eat to nourish our bodies. However, there are more reasons why we eat. Consider hunger, cravings, boredom, comfort, socializing, and reward. The latter two occur particularly frequently on vacation. It is possible to reverse this habit from filling to nourishing. So, instead of eating mindlessly based on a feeling, eat because it is important to nourish your body. After all, we need fuel, building blocks, fats, vitamins, and minerals to maintain our bodies.

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• Invest in memories as a reward
• Find a distraction, go explore the surroundings, and book excursions.
• Meet new people and socialize more
• Name what you see, smell, and taste while eating.
• Serve smaller portions and eat plenty of vegetables.
• Choose water ice instead of ice cream.
• Postpone drinking alcoholic beverages for as long as possible
• Keep a diary and write down the beautiful moments.
• Beweeg zoveel mogelijk door ’t maken van wandelingen en fietstochten

Do you want more tips for a carefree vacation? 

The MINT Personal Training team can help you with this and provide tips and tools to deal with vacation temptations. Would you like more information? Stop by for a free consultation.

Kitty Atsma-Ansems

About Kitty Atsma
Kitty is a passionate nutrition specialist and vitality coach with a broad scientific basis in nutrition and exercise. As a member of the national examination committee of the TCI (Nutrition Specialist & GWC), she monitors the quality of the field at the highest level. As a professional blogger, Kitty combines her in-depth expertise with the possibilities of AI to make complex health topics accessible. She curates and controls the technology to get to the heart of the matter, where her own vision and years of practical experience always determine the course.

Nutrition Specialist Teacher | BGN Weight Consultant | Member TCI Examination Board | Vitality coach