PASTRY-filled breakfasts, bustling buffet restaurants and poolside cocktails – is it any wonder many of us return from holiday carrying a bit of extra baggage? Despite our efforts to get “ beach body ready” before jetting off, it seems the second we step on the sand, our healthy eating endeavours fizzle out faster than a punctured lilo. Incredibly, Brits scoff an average 50,000 calories a week during an all-inclusive holiday – around three times the recommended intake. In some cases, we wolf down an extra 1,000 calories a day, so it’s no surprise a third of us gain weight while abroad.
Dietitian Azmina Govindji says: “When we go on holiday, we often see this as a chance to be indulgent – and there’s nothing wrong with that. “But beware of mindless eating – those times when you’re reaching for an unhealthy snack just because it’s there, or having an extra drink. READ MORE ON WEIGHT LOSS “Stay on top of that and you’re less likely to pile on the pounds.
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I GOT CARRIED AWAY WITH THE TASTY SPREADS Breakfast: Deep fried ham and cheese toasties, croissants, chocolate muffins, bacon and eggs, chip butty. Lunch: Burger with fries or calamari with chips. Afternoon snacks: Chicken wings, nachos and tapas.
Ice cream sundae. Dinner: Seafood platter or paella, bread, chocolate.