A Spring Break...not a break-down

We work hard to keep our routines in tact after the New Year. As we shed our winter clothes, we may also shed a few pounds of the holiday indulgences. We look good and, most importantly, we feel good.Then it's time for well deserved R & R. It's Spring Break and time to R-E-L-A-X! When we leave our familiar settings, it's also easy to leave our routines. The routines we put in place to get to the place where we feel good - healthy eating, healthy fitness goals, healthy habits - may falter while on vacation. Don't guilt yourself out of a good time. Find balance in all you do so you enjoy a Spring Break and don't suffer from a break down. Here are our quick tips for a healthy getaway:

• Schedule fitness into your vacation. Plan a hike, daily walk, or register for a local 5k run.
• Pack healthy snacks for the plane and day excursions. Try nuts, seeds or dried fruit.
• Enjoy the indulgence, but in smaller quantities.
• Learn a few Pilates and yoga poses that are easy to do anywhere, even on the airplane.
• Lighten the load. The average yoga mat will take up to two (2) feet of space and add 5 lbs to your suitcase. Travel lighter and leave your mat behind.
• Pack ToeSox grip socks and grip gloves. They are like little yoga mats for your hands and feet.