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PAGE 18, WIiTBY FREE PRES.9, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2,1989 Vacatiôning wt'awiht-loss Plan A vacation is just' what's needed to bréak fromn a harried business environment or a hectic household. A trip away from it al is, a welcome change from the pressures and complexities of everyday life. Holidays are a trne to unwind, relax and rejuvenate yourself. Whether you travel to a foreign ]and or elsewhere in Canada, a major part of any vacation is spent eating out and trying unfamiliar foods at new res- taurants. Under these conditions, maýny vacationers put loeing weight on hold and return home with excess physical baggage.' Vacationing within a weight- loss plan is possible as long es you plan ahead, eat smart and include exercise whenever possible, according te Marie Ludwick, president of the Weight Watchers franchise for Southern Ontario and Atlantic Canada. "Investigate local cuisine and faniiliarize yourself with foods available," encourages Ludwick. "Don't be afraid of foreign foods. ,Just be niindful of the choices you make." Loosen up but don't go hog wild. "Choose a variety of foods daily," she suggests. "Moderate fat intake, don't indulge in greasy snacks, but do allow* yourself a treat each day." Ludwick suggests the following tips to, make dining out a healthy experience: Don't ean your plate: Don't eat everything on your plate just because you've paid for it. Restaurant portions are often too big for the average person. Est what you need, then leave the rest, or ask the waiter te put it in a takeout baçz. Don't open the menu: if an enticing menu saoae your healthy intentions, decide what you'd like te rder before you sit downin a restaurant. Leave the menu on the table. 1Make a' meal out of. appetizers: On occasion, why not substitut. the entree, with a variety of appetizers? *Try a non-creamed soup and, a green salad with the dressng on the ide. Then, order an appetizer which is high in protein, such as stuffed mushroom caps, oysters, shrimp or crab cocktail. A vegetab le side dish and a dinner rl ilsupplemenit your choice. F'resh fruit is the best choice for dessert. Ask how the . food is prýepareL: Is fish broiled, baked or fried? Can vegetables be steamed instead of boiled? How is the meat cooked - in wine, lemon juice, olive oil, margarine or butter? Is a low-calorie salad dressing available? Can a vtable or iald replace french fison an entree? Exercise is an equally impor- tant element in losing weight or maintaining weight loss, and a key component of the Weight Watchers 1989 Quick Success Programn. "Consider a vacation that includes moderate amounts of outdoor- activities that, the. whole family can participate i," Ludwick recommends. "Bicycling, hikin, canoeing and swimming are al-sumnier sports that can be enjoyed while burning off calories." Dressing slim may influence how much you eat. "Wherever you end up going," she advises, "pack clothes that hug your waist attractively instead of baggy_ pants or irts that leave room;z for eating. 'Whifle on vacation, Weight Watchers m rembers are encouraged te attend meetings which are held virtually anywhere in Canada, as well as 23 other countries," Ludwick t je possible te pamper yourself within a weight-loss plan while on vacation. make sure the 'souvenirs' you bring home don't weigh you down. Plan ahead, eat correctly and- stick te your exercise plan! Blue book popular Information Oshawa's Blue Book is nearly sold out. First released in February, it has been popular amongst professionals, students and honiemakers alike. "We want to let everyone know that 'the directenies are selling fast," said Wendy Orton, admini- strator of Information Oshawa. "Whenever we seIl out, so many people express cisappointment, so this is their opportunity to avoid missing out." 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