Take Your Healthy Habits on Vacation

For many people, summer means that it's vacation time. However, don't let your hard work (or hard work in progress) during the Weight Loss Challenge evaporate! Here are tips for having an enjoy & healthy vacation.
- SparkPeople's Healthy Vacation Guide
- WebMD's 10 Ways to Eat Healthy While on Vacation
- Prevention.com's What Nutritionists Eat at Fast-Food Restaurants
- Fox News' How to Eat Healthy at 16 Fast-Food Chains
- Cooking Light's Road Trip Snacks: Healthy Convenience Store Foods
- Active.com's 10 Ways to Get a Workout on Vacation
- University of Nevada, Reno's Exercising While on Vacation

Can't get away? Try an active stay-cation!
- Go for a hike, bike ride, or swim at Falls Lake or Kerr Lake.
- Go for a boat or kayak ride at Lake Devin (Oxford), Lake Holt (Butner), Lake Rogers (Creedmoor), or Wilton Slopes (Wilton). For more info, check out Granville County Recreation. Or, try Kerr Lake. Some of these facilities offer rentals.
- Buy a one day (or month) pool pass for Aycock Recreation Center in Henderson or Rucker Park in Oxford. Or, try the Granville Athletic Park's Splash Pool with small children.
- Play a round of golf at a public course.
- Go to the NC Zoo in Asheboro.
- There's also lots of opportunities nearby in Raleigh, Durham, & Chapel Hill.

Regardless of what you choose, remember to stay hydrated & use any recommended safety gear (e.g., sun protection, helmet, PFD/life jacket, etc.) If traveling outside the US, ensure that your vaccinations are up to date before leaving.