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I recently returned from a three week vacation and when I weighed myself I was happy to see that the scale did not go up! Vacation can be a time of overindulgence, whether it be with food, drink or being too sedentary. Following are 4 quick tips to keep those summer shorts fitting and your tank tops rockin':

1) Have a Plan. Envision when and where you will work out. Will it be in the am or pm? Will it be in the hotel fitness room or outside? What sort of exercise will you do?

2) Have a Workout Buddy. I blogged about this awhile back. If you are accountable to another, chances are you will commit to the workout. Years ago when I went on a cruise with my husband, I actually lost weight because of our dual commitment to exercise.

3) Be Mindful of the "Why." As you travel, keep your goals in mind. Envision yourself healthy and fit. Read Kathy's blog about writing your vision story. Meditate on your goals and vision story!

4) Take Equipment Along. Exercise bands are excellent for travel workouts and are great for keeping toned up.

5) Meet With a Personal Trainer: We can review with you the many exercises that bands allow and show you body weight moves, which are powerful ways to challenge you without equipment. Consider meeting with a trainer when you return. We can give you an assessment to get you back on track.

Have a great vacation!