Most vacations will derail your exercise and diet program faster than you can say eat-all-you-can hotel buffet. You want to relax, have fun, indulge. You dont want to think about calories or getting enough cardio. You dont want to think, period.
So you spend hours lounging on the beach, feasting on pina coladas or chips. However, the low activity and high fat and sugar diet not only packs on the pounds, but can make you feel sluggish and tired. Thats why so many people return from a vacation feeling anything but refreshed.
So how can you stay fit and still have fun during your vacation? No need to squeeze your Pilates DVD into your luggagejust take a trip that incorporates a lot of physical activity in a fun way!
For example, in Sonoma County, there are nature trails where both beginners and experienced hikers can spend hours exploring one of the most beautiful forests in the world. Youll barely notice your cardio workout as you walk under the boughs of century-old trees, or navigate up a hill to get a breathtaking view of the vineyards below. Its fun, but its healthy tooand who knows, when you get back, youll feel inspired to hike regularly. (Its so much...