“We spent our summer vacation in a beautiful seaside town. We ate our fill, lay in the shade for days on end, relaxed in the evenings, drinking a couple of glasses of beer. And upon returning home, I noticed that I had gained 5 kilograms … ”How many times have you heard this story? How many times will this repeat? Just not this year! To stay in shape on vacation, here are 11 simple tips…

Tip 1: Enjoy Summer Fruits

Many people make the mistake of choosing junk food on vacation because they think it’s one way to relax. Although in fact, during the holidays there are a lot of opportunities to eat tasty and at the same time healthy food. Just imagine how many fruits, vegetables and seafood available in summer…

Tip 2: Eat Regularly

Even if you plan to spend the whole day on the beach, no one will stop you from enjoying delicious food every 3 or 4 hours. As a last resort, you can always put sandwiches in a beach bag and grab a bite to eat in between swimming, playing and sunbathing in the warm summer sun.

Tip 3: Don’t get drunk in the evenings

Of course, there is a special pleasure in having a couple of cocktails or a glass or two of wine with friends on an evening beach. But there are two big problems with this. First, alcohol is high in calories and adds weight quickly. Secondly, alcohol in the evening often makes it difficult to sleep, which in turn prevents you from being active the next day.

Tip 4: Drink plenty of water

Not only because the body needs to replenish the water that is released with sweat while you swim and sunbathe, but also because the water fills the stomach, protecting you from overeating.

Tip 5: Leave your car in the hotel car park

Perhaps you went on vacation in your own car. But when you get to your destination, leave it in the parking lot — better explore the scenic surroundings on foot. Take a walk along the beach, go to the local market, take a look at the nearby town in the evening…

Tip 6: Be adventurous

If you choose a time of freedom and adventure, then this is certainly the period of your summer vacation! On the beach, you can be proactive in many ways — rent a boat, go diving, play beach volleyball with half-naked guys and girls, build a sand castle… All these activities will help you stay in shape during your summer vacation this year!

Tip 7: Turn off your cell phone

Due to overdependence on smartphone you risk spending most of your vacation sitting or lying down, instead of doing something worthwhile. Of course, smartphones are important helpers in everyday life, but in the summer it is better to pay attention to other, more interesting things.

Tip 8: Learn a new sport

Want to ride the wave on your surfboard? Or would you rather enjoy trying desperately to keep your balance while a boat is skiing across the water? Or maybe you dream of playing tennis like a pro? You can choose any of the summer sports — this will not only help to keep the figure, but also fill the rest with a mass of new impressions.

Tip 9: Get up early

It is not necessary to set an alarm for 7 in the morning — after all, this is your well-deserved summer vacation, after all! But waking up at a reasonable time will help you fully experience every day and live it much more actively, than if you got up around noon.

Tip 10: Don’t Get Sunburned

Why? Because it’s bad for your skin’s health. And also because then you will have to spend most of your summer vacation in your room or in the shade by the sea, eating sandwich after sandwich out of boredom.

Tip #11: Look for a hotel with a gym

And if it seems to you that all this is ineffective, you can still book a hotel that has a gym and sweat in it every night. Definitely not the most exciting option for a summer getaway, but worth a try if you really intend to stay in shape!