We’ve all heard about those beautiful spa and fitness resorts where you travel to a beautiful part of the country and spend a week eating only delicious, low-calorie food, working out with fun and unique activities, and spending a lot of time just relaxing with a massage or some meditation. Ah, it just sounds glorious. But what if a fitness spa retreat isn’t in your summer vacation budget or you just dont have a full week to dedicate? You create a weight-loss spa at home, thats what!
The people over at , a weight-loss spa located 90 minutes from New York City in the Catskill mountains, recently released a guide to re-creating a day at their resort at home. Read on for an hour-by-hour plan for having the best and healthiest staycation ever, no matter your budget or timeline!
Wake up, and then head out for a walk to get your body going for the day. is the single best activity for losing weight. Bring along your iPod to listen to a book or your favorite music.
Eat a healthy breakfast of two scrambled eggs, a banana, and a piece of whole wheat toast with jelly and a little butter. This nutritious breakfast will jump-start your metabolism for the day, preventing you from overeating later.
Take a long bike ride. If you don’t own a bike, rent one. (You can spring for the rental cost for a few hours, since you didn’t splurge on a trip to the resort, after all!) Try exploring a new area of your neighborhood or a scenic park to mix up your routine and keep it exciting.
Facial time! Mix a ripe banana with 1 teaspoon of honey and a few drops of lemon juice. Then, apply to your face for 15 minutes and rinse with a steaming washcloth. This is great for oily skin.
Its time to fuel up again. Prepare a healthy lunch of Greek salad with low-fat dressing and a whole wheat pita. Opt for a fresh peach as your dessert.
Practice yoga. Clear your mind with a class at your local gym, or try a free online podcast. This is great for both settling your mind and challenging your body.
At Shane Diet Resorts, guests take classes to learn techniques for healthy food preparation at home. Try cooking a for fun, such as banana bran muffins to have for breakfast the rest of the week.
Try interval running either on a treadmill or outdoors. Alternate 1-minute intervals of fast sprinting with a 1-minute recovery jog in between. This type of training enables you to burn more calories in less time, along with quickly building your cardio endurance.
For dinner, prepare a piece of grilled chicken with mango salsa. Be sure to watch the portions on your side dishes though. Try ½ cup of steamed brown rice and 1 cup of steamed zucchini with herbs to fill you up.
Take some time to relax and wind down for the night. See a movie with a friend, or dive into a favorite novel followed by a warm bath. And lastly, get a good night’s sleep. Youve earned it!
Sounds great, doesnt it? A lovely day of activity, good food and spending time focusing on just you and your health!
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