Healthy lifestyle and vacations don’t really mix well, if you are to ask me. If you are out there with all intentions of having fun and not holding back, is it possible to still remember you are on a diet? Or perhaps remember that old, trusty running shoes you have packed to start your day with a 30-minute power run everyday for the whole duration of your summer vacation? Even elderly with health restrictions will find it hard to enjoy a summer vacation and still maintain healthy “habits”. However, there are still few of us left, brave enough to prove that it can be done. Fortunately, most tourist spots nowadays are making it easier for seniors to do so! Today, it’s all about making wise choices, even with your summer vacation! Here are some handy summer vacation tips to help you stay healthy:
•    Don’t forget your sunblock! You don’t go anywhere without a sunblock especially if it’s summer. Even if you are not intending to go for a swim, you have to remember you still have to go out and be at sun’s mercy, no matter what.
•    Bring your own healthy trail mix for snacks. I find it weird that everytime I go for a vacation, chips and sodas are the cheapest to buy while healthy choices are either hard to find or too expensive to even bother with. Bringing your own will ensure you of a healthy snack when you need it.
•    Always go for water—and lot’s of it! A summer vacation can indeed be boring if you limit yourself to drinking water. This is why I don’t necessarily mean that while your friends are out drinking alcohol, you are stuck with water. What I mean is, for those unimportant parts of your vacation such as uneventful breakfast inside your hotel room, try to load up with water instead of reaching for a can of soda.
•    Avoid prolonged physical inactivity. That is sitting or standing for hours like in an airplane or traveling by car. If it’s safe for you to do so, try to stretch your body every hour or so. This is to help your blood circulate properly.
•    Get moving. You don’t have to be immobile to enjoy your summer vacation. You can ask your partner to have a walk down the beach every morning to catch sunrise or perhaps volunteer to accompany your grandkid around a nearby museum.
•    Limit yourself to one no-holds barred meal per day—preferably lunch. Dining out can easily break, not only your health but also your wallet. Also, I find it hard to enjoy a good meal if I get loads of it. Indulging a little everyday will make it more worthwhile.
•    Get enough sleep. It is important to have your energy last you the whole day, it is not possible if you lack sleep.