Weight loss retreats aren’t like your typical out of town trips or vacations you take during summer. Attending weight loss retreats requires significant preparation because you’ll be changing lifelong habits within just a week or so. Here are three easy tips to make the first few days of your stay more effective and comfortable.
- Don’t eat excessively. Many people think that a weight loss retreat means denying themselves the foods they commonly eat. For this reason, they choose to binge on food the week before leaving for their weight loss retreat. They’ll eat large amounts of food and they’ll eat even when they’re not hungry. Consequently, the retreat’s diet and exercise program may jolt your system making it difficult for you to adapt to the weight loss program. You’ll also feel tired and lethargic because your body will still be processing all the foods you’ve been eating the week before your retreat. Gradually set in with the program by cutting down on fatty, oily and salty foods.
- Get sufficient amount of rest to prepare for rigorous retreat activities. A typical day at weight loss centers and camps often includes daily exercise activities, yoga classes, cardio workouts, swimming and spa treatments among others. Retreat organizers often pack it with various activities to increase your metabolism and speed up your weight loss within a short period of time. You’ll want to have ample energy take full advantage of these activities and the amenities to get the most out of your stay.
- Pack everything you’ll need in the duration of the retreat. Get as much information as possible as to what the retreat provides for you and the activities you’ll be engaging in to know what you should carry with you. Do a little research about the location of the retreat. If the retreat is going to be in the woods or mountains, make sure to bring comfortable shoes or a bug spray. Make a check list of everything you need such as clothing, personal items or writing materials.
Refer to the retreat activities when you pack your clothes. You’ll usually need workout clothes and casual outfits. Don’t forget to bring any medicines you take regularly because they may not be available at the retreat. Do your packing at least a week before the retreat so there’ll be enough time for you to check if you’ve got everything you need.
Preparing the things you’ll need and yourself is extremely important to your success. And coupled with the right attitude and determination, you’ll be on your way to a successful experience with weight loss retreats.