Exercise
Although exercise is not the main player in losing weight, in terms of fitness and the ability to do things, exercise is key. Exercise gives you more energy, it improves your , it helps eliminate aches and pains. It improves the ability your body has to digest food, helping you lose weight. Cleanly moving more burns more calories, so there is that element too. Exercise makes it easier for you to fight off illnesses and infections as well. This is very important s you are going to be traveling to places you have never been and potentially being exposed to many new bugs and germs. If exercise is not your forte, then it is best you start slowly. Increasing the amount you walk is a good start. Park further away from the office, mall, shops, etc. Anywhere you have an opportunity to walk a little, take it. If you have the space at home. Perhaps investing in some exercise equipment is a good idea. Walking on a treadmill or using a cross trainer are gentle exercises to get you going. You could get a yoga mat and do some at-home yoga or pilates. When your confidence has increased, then you could join a gym or go to some exercise classes. Building up from where you are is how you do it. And the longer you start this before your traveling adventure, the better.
Take care of pain
If you are in the unfortunate position of having pain, then it may be worth trying some new therapies. New therapies such as acupuncture or using things such as to reduce the pain and make it easier to stretch and exercise are a must-try. While you are away, you may find great places to experiment with new therapies. However, if you are reluctant to try at home, then you are not going to be very forthcoming when it comes t trying new things abroad. Remember that things like THC may be great to take at home, but be careful if you are thinking about taking them traveling with you. Not all countries are as liberal as our own, and medications are usually monitored or even banned in some places.
While you are away
Get enough sleep
It's amazing how quickly your and vitality can deteriorate when you do not get enough sleep. Although it is tempting to go out every night and get up early to sightsee, this cannot be maintained unless you want to age prematurely, put on weight, and develop illnesses. Not only does it damage your health, but it can affect your joy of the trip. So, you need to prioritize getting enough sleep. To do this, don't drink alcohol or coffee too late. Don't always pack so much in. Perhaps use some days as purely travel days, so your plan is to rest when you get here te, rather than go out that night too. If you can, say you're on a plane or a train, or even the passenger in a car, try and sleep while you travel. A few naps here and there can definitely take the edge off and make it easier to nod off when you finally get into that bed. If you are going to be in shared accommodation, like hostels, then remember earplugs and eye masks. You don't want to be woken up in the middle of the night by someone getting into bed after a lot of drinks.
Don't drink all the time
Alcohol can affect your sleep. It can make you irritable and on edge the next day. Hangovers are really not good for driving, either. It is wise to have a couple of nights a week off from drinking. This may sound boring, but you will need to catch up. Your whole body will feel better by having a couple of nights off.
No, you are not at home, so home cooking is now out of the question. But that does not mean you have to eat unhealthily all the time. You do not have to open the whole trip at a Mcdonald's, constantly having barbeques or picking up unhealthy snacks from markets. Just because your activity levels may have increased, that is no excuse to always have pizza slices. You will always have the ability to buy fresh fruit at markets, etc., and you can visit restaurants and get salads when and where necessary. Think of healthy snacks like nuts and dried fruit. It doesn't matter where in the world you are. There is always a healthy option.
Drink plenty of water
This may actually be a great thing to start before you go, but while you are away, it may be more pressing. Without a home with a faucet, you may find you are going for long periods without drinking. You may even need to be careful with the water from the faucet in certain countries anyway, so that means relying on bottled drinks. Set yourself a water goal each day, say 1.8 liters or so every day, or 8 cups. Avoid buying fizzy drinks all the time, as doing this for prolonged periods is not a good idea. Regular water hits will help you stay fit and healthy, as well as prevent headaches, fatigue, and a lot more.
