Losing Weight with the Greek Diet?

[GreekGirlCooks]

I have a good twenty pounds to lose. I went to Greece recently for about two weeks and lost five pounds when I was there. I walked a lot, but also felt like I ate more than normal.

Now I am back form my trip and I have gained it all back.

The key to my losing weight is in those Greece trips. I don't feel like much is different when I am home, other than maybe the food supply? I am just not sure how to live at home like I do in Greece.

Has anyone else noticed this weight loss while in Greece phenomenon, and have you figured out how to continue the momentum when you get back from a trip?

 

[Rhea]

You probably did more walking than you do at home . Most foods in Greece are organically grown thus more delicious and more satisfying
Try a Mediterranean diet
One book I use is :
Mediterranean Diet Weight Loss Solution
Written by Julene Stassou MSRD
It’s excellent

 

[GreekGirlCooks]

You probably did more walking than you do at home . Most foods in Greece are organically grown thus more delicious and more satisfying
Try a Mediterranean diet
One book I use is :
Mediterranean Diet Weight Loss Solution
Written by Julene Stassou MSRD
It’s excellent

Thanks for the advice! You are right about the walking - I checked my Fitbit and I got a good 5000-6000 steps more in Greece per day than I did at home. Hmmm- that might be a good place to start - build the habit of more walking, work on using cleaner ingredients, and start cooking more mediterranean/Greek foods at home.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

I agree about the walking but I also feel that the food is cleaner. I would look for cleaner foods and gravitate towards that kind of lifestyle - clean eating, Mediterranean ingredients, etc.

 

[jaimepirvinoi]

When I visited Italy last year, I walked everywhere, enjoyed fresh Mediterranean meals, and surprisingly lost a few pounds without even trying. It's like a lifestyle switch that's hard to replicate at home.

One thing I found helpful is to bring a piece of that experience back with me. I started incorporating more Mediterranean-inspired dishes into my meals—lots of veggies, olive oil, and fresh herbs. It helps keep that healthy vibe going without feeling like I'm on a strict diet.

Have you checked out goliathsteroids.com? They have some cool tips on staying motivated and maintaining momentum post-trip. Maybe incorporating small changes inspired by your travels can keep you on track.