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breakfasts... on it goes. And while it may be fun at the time, overindulging in alcohol can lead to dehydration, depression, insomnia, fatigue, nausea and vomiting. It doesn’t help much if you’re trying to lose a few kilos either.
Try to drink in moderation. Save your alcohol intake for dinner and treat yourself to a glass of wine to accompany your meal. Natural mineral water with a squeeze of lemon or lime can be a refreshing and hydrating change.
MORE THAN SKIN-DEEP
Your resort may offer pampering services like facials and massages, or you can
check out local centres. If you’ve been neglecting your skin for a while, why not try a nourishing facial? It can help smooth out any blemishes and also rehydrate your skin. Or perhaps your feet could do with a massage and pedicure after all the walking you’ve been doing. Feeling a bit tense and sore? Organise a massage at your property.
If you feel comfy in your room and
don’t want to head out to a salon, you
can DIY your pampering. Give yourself
a pedicure and manicure one day, then a deep moisturising facial the next. If you’re a multitasker, you can slap on a hydrating face mask and pop a slice of cooling cucumber over each eye before you meditate.
Make your next getaway relaxing, rejuvenating and healthy and you’ll arrive home feeling refreshed and more than ready to take on the challenges of everyday life. And who knows? Maybe some of those lifestyle changes you’ve made will stick for the long term.
Before you say you find it impossible to meditate, give it one more go. You don’t have to completely empty your brain and enter another realm – just aim for some relaxation time. Here are some suggestions to get you started:
• Try to organise some quiet time to yourself every day. Aim for at least half an hour.
• If you’re near the ocean, sit or lie on the beach with your eyes gently closed and focus on the lulling crash of the waves and feel your worries fade away.
• If you’re near a revitalising forest, sit yourself on a rock or lay out a rug and
breathe deeply as you take in the sounds of nature.
• If you’d rather the comfort of a bed, set up a relaxing sanctuary in your room. Light some relaxing candles or burn soothing essential oils to set the scene. Then play a guided meditation to help you really let your cares go.
• If you find it too difficult to meditate, take a nap each day.
SIT BACK AND RELAX
It’s time to focus on you. When you’re away from the grind of daily life, it’s
much easier to relax and
concentrate on what’s really
important. If you’re away with your family, try to organise some time out on your own to replenish those energy levels.
MEDITATE
DINING IN
If your unit has kitchen facilities, your options are limitless. Stock up on healthy cookbooks and plan your meals. Choose options that suit the climate as well – think spicy stir-fries and salads with grilled meat or fish.
Keeping your cooking in-house also means you’ll have super-healthy breakfast and snack options at hand. Here are a few ideas:
• Nuts, seeds and trail mixes.
• Fresh fruit.
• Chopped veggies and hummus dip.
• Ditch the juice and soft drinks and aim
to drink two litres of water each day.
• Smoothies for breakfast. Try a delicious
banana, coconut and ginger combination or stick to a more traditional mixed berry and low-fat yoghurt shake.
• For a really sustaining start to the day, poach a couple of eggs and accompany
them with some mushrooms, tomato and guacamole – yum!
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