Comments on: 10 Tips for NOT Gaining Weight While Traveling

By: Cynthia Mosca

Cynthia Mosca — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 19:34:24 +0000

I am a very old hippie who still loves traveling and just found your blog yesterday. It has helped us by connecting me to nextvacay.com and in the resource section, travel insurance. It is difficult to get insurance when you are over 70 and don’t need everything. Your tip about World Nomads led me to Trip Assure so thank you so much.

By: Gladis

Gladis — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 05:53:23 +0000

Good tips Rachel. Healthy too! I have to confess that I tend to forget about food when I put it in the freezer. LOL!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Thu, 28 May 2015 06:19:07 +0000

In reply to Aly. i wish i was that lucky! i used to lose weight when i backpacked hopping around a lot, but now that i travel slow on more of a budget i eat more haha

By: Aly

Aly — Wed, 20 May 2015 05:46:52 +0000

Does anyone else lose a ton of weight when they travel no matter how they eat? In easy case, I love this article! I don’t care about my weight so much as staying healthy and fit, and it’s easy to feel gross after getting caught up in the crazy drinking that’s often a part of backpacking

By: Aly

Aly — Wed, 20 May 2015 05:44:55 +0000

In reply to Elen Turner. YES to the yoga, especially in Costa Rica!! I did it everyday, and it's so great for helping with stress and digestion issues (in addition to being a wonderful, relaxing workout)

By: rebecca

rebecca — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 20:11:00 +0000

Walking is the number one for me. I’m a sucker when it comes to eating and traveling, I just love trying everything. Although when you stay in a place long enough, the cooking and preparing does come very important… and helps save money as well.

By: Willie M. Meyerson

Willie M. Meyerson — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 09:06:57 +0000

This blog is wow. Thanks for posting this.

Nature is really breathtaking. And relaxing.

By: Marjorie

Marjorie — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 02:51:10 +0000

Nice tips! Walking has always been the one I rely on. Sometimes it’s not the easiest thing to go out of your way to find healthy eating spots. But to walk, we can all do it anytime.

By: Shelly @ Norway To Nowhere

Shelly @ Norway To Nowhere — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 22:36:18 +0000

Great post. We love finding out what the locals do to be active and stay in shape and follow their lead. Hiking is another favorite to keeping healthy!!

By: Tim UrbanDuniya

Tim UrbanDuniya — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 07:51:40 +0000

Hmmm that Quinoa recipe looks really yummy! And I can’t agree enough about the walking everywhere – I remember how much weight I put on while I was travelling in Indonesia, and when I look back, I can’t believe how lazy I was on that trip. Walking a couple of blocks instead of taking a rickshaw would have made a difference, I believe.

By: Dave | Jones Around The World

Dave | Jones Around The World — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 07:38:44 +0000

Great tips! I actually find that I naturally lose weight when I go traveling long-term. I think just because I drink loads of water, and am always walking around and exploring. I definitely do need to start hiking more often though!

By: Zascha

Zascha — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 12:24:18 +0000

This is just what I needed. It is so tempting to just eat eat eat when you go travelling. And I’ve got zero self control! :D

By: Elen Turner

Elen Turner — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 14:16:20 +0000

Finding a local yoga or exercise class can also be really fun, as well as good for you. In places as diverse as Istanbul and Costa Rica I’ve gone to the local yoga studios. In Costa Rica I was treated to an outside studio from where I could hear the birds and look into the jungle! Also, other outdoor activities like swimming, kayaking etc when the environment permits are great ways to have fun and stay healthy.

By: Elizabeth Hampton

Elizabeth Hampton — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 13:08:44 +0000

Some great tips! It is very difficult to eat healthy while traveling in Brazil because the food is amazing everywhere we go! We have been pretty terrible at watching the calories while traveling but we are finally starting to get into the swing of things and we are figuring it out.
We make great use of the zip lock bags– and since you are correct– they are difficult to find overseas, we wash and reuse them. We also use tuppaware. When traveling by car we always pack a cooler with healthy snacks, drinks, and something with caffeine for the long drive. Airbnb also has a great list of places you can stay in Brazil with kitchens and some even have huge BBQ areas. It’s really nice to sit outside at the end of a long travel day and enjoy something we grilled as the sun sets!
Thanks again for all of the great tips. I also loved the recipe and will have to try it sometime soon.
Cheers!
Elizabeth

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 07:14:49 +0000

Walking is the most important one for me! I love to walk everywhere I go when travelling, so it means I can afford to treat myself to a meal out in the evening or grab a waffle from a food cart on the street. I think you have to apply the same balance you do to your every day life when travelling.

By: Katy

Katy — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 06:45:17 +0000

Great tips! Walking is definitely key for me. If it weren’t for walking it’d be disastrous. Too much delicious food and zero will power are not a good combo. Gonna have to remember to take plane food next time, that’s a great idea!

By: Megan | Traveling Nine to Fiver

Megan | Traveling Nine to Fiver — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 03:13:37 +0000

Thanks for sharing. I don’t know why but I hadn’t really thought about farmers markets when I travel. I go to them all the time at home (we have 50 a week in my area). I will have to keep an eye out on my next trip. I also agree with the plastic bags, I am so thankful I brought a handful to Puerto Rico last fall and they were priceless.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 02:12:54 +0000

Totally agree! Except I bring a tupperware instead of ziplock bags–easier to re-use!

I love staying places where you can cook for exactly this reason. It’s nice to go out to try the local foods, but when you’re out for every meal it can be hard to order the way you’d normally eat.

Thanks for the tips!

By: Prasad Np

Prasad Np — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 01:29:10 +0000

All good tips for travelers. Let me add one from my side.. ” Go Slow on desserts and drinks” as it is so easy to succumb to the mouthwatering sweets around you ( specially in India) as well as go for another round of drinks at the bar.