A: Vacation is about escape. A break from the every day. A time to explore a new landscape, authentic foods, or different cultures. Traveling is the perfect opportunity to engage in mindful eating—a practice that exemplifies the notion of savoring the moment. Recently, I embarked on a birthday getaway—a 10-day trip to a few of America’s top travel destinations. It started with a kiss goodbye to my family, three one-way plane tickets, a train reservation, and an utter disregard for the cost of it all. I dubbed it my midlife crisis tour. Midlifing started with a girls’ weekend in Portland. Some “me time” in Seattle. Then a family weekend in New Orleans. I sipped wine in the Willamette Valley,
Living Healthy in the Real World
by
J.B. Patterson
MPH, RDN, BC-ADM
FAQ
What's the best diet for weight loss?
A: Yours. With a few fixes.
While all diets can lead to weight loss, not all will fit into your life. Family responsibilities, work stress, time, and other priorities make it hard to stick with any one diet. But just a few tweaks to how you already eat can help you reach your health goals.
Follow this blog for quick fixes to common diet quirks to start making changes that last.