How to Stay Fit on a Holiday

Health is wealth, and that doesn't change even when you're on a holiday. Experts suggest eating healthy and being conscious that about one hour of exercise a day can help you stay in shape even while you have fun.

Delhi-based fitness expert and trainer Santosh Sharma shares a few tips to stay fit during a holiday:

- Avoid visiting a restaurant empty stomach. In such cases people end up eating much more. If you're starving, eat a piece of fruit or have a glass of juice or water in the hotel itself. Later, while having lunch, fill your plate with lightly dressed salads, fish, seafood and lean meats. Fish and meats are hight in proteins and iron.

- Don't eat unhealthy snacks or junk food like pizzas and burgers while travelling. Otherwise, you will end up gaining extra kilos. Pack healthy items like fruits, juices and low-fat yoghurts.

- Don't overeat. Order a nice salad as a starter and then either share the main course with your partner or go for selected delicacies that you like. Also, eat slowly and chew the food properly.

- If there's a mini bar in your hotel room, then lock it and hide the key. Look for healthier alternatives like local fresh fruits or salads. If you are abroad, then try out some local fruits which you don't get here.

- Avoid local breads served with meals. Ask your fellow diners to keep the bread basket at the other side of the table or ask the waiter to remove it.

- A glass of wine or a bottle of beer with dinner is fine, but avoid too many drinks after the dinner as it may result in weight gain.