{"id":30659,"date":"2021-06-21T16:43:40","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T15:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/costa-verde.com\/?p=30659"},"modified":"2025-07-18T11:09:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T10:09:50","slug":"strategies-to-control-weight-on-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/costa-verde.celsoalmeida.pt\/en\/strategies-to-control-weight-on-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategies to control weight on holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Fortunately, the good weather is already approaching and, for you to celebrate, I bring you 7 tips on how to control weight on holidays.<\/p>

On June 21st, the summer solstice started and so, holidays, trips to the beach and social gatherings (while keeping the proper safety rules) approach.<\/p>

It is impossible not to feel in a better mood on long days, when we share good times with those we love and when we enjoy good food. However, when we are on holidays, temptations are greater. Often, there is the thought “I should have worried about my weight before” or “I’m going on a crash diet to lose weight fast!”.<\/p>

The concern with beauty, and, above all, with health, should be present throughout the year and, not only, during summer months. Our health does not take holidays.\u00a0<\/p>

Fortunately, we are always in time of improving our eating habits and, even when on holidays, this is also possible.<\/p>

Therefore, I provide you with several strategies, in order to control your weight during holidays and have a balanced diet during these days, to, afterwards, maintain throughout the year.<\/p>

Remember to drink more water!\u00a0<\/h2>

With sun exposure and increased perspiration, the need of drinking liquids increases. Always carry a bottle of water with you, both for walks and for the beach. If you don’t like plain water, you can opt for flavoured water. Adding cinnamon sticks, lemon or orange peel and a few mint leaves gives the water a delicious flavour.<\/p>

Pay attention to alcoholic beverages<\/h2>

Alcohol provides 7 kcal\/g, almost as much as fat (9 kcal\/g). During the hottest periods of the year, it is common to find alcoholic drinks on the table, so moderation in their consumption is necessary. A glass of mature white wine (150 ml) provides 108 kcal, a mature red wine around 99 kcal, a white beer (330 ml) 99 kcal and a gin around 194 kcal.<\/p>

Value vegetables and fruit\u2019s intake\u00a0<\/h2>

They are rich in water, fibre, vitamins, minerals and phenolic compounds, which are essential for good health. They also help rising satiety feeling, thus preventing \u201csnacking around\u201d, which is often done with high calorie snacks.<\/p>