Dr Michael Mosley is well known for his slimming tips and tricks, having developed a number of his own diet plans.
The doctor has recently shared some tips on keeping weight down during your holidays. He believes in a sustainable lifestyle that allows people to enjoy their holidays without having to worry about their weight too much.
As well as scientific backing, Mosely's advice is based heavily on his own experience, as the doctor was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2014. However, he was able to reverse it through good eating habits which he has since developed into his 5:2 diet.
He lost 9kg and has since shared the varied benefits of different diet plans as well as other ways that people can keep slim. His holiday tricks focus mostly on what you do rather than what you eat, reports the Express.
Here are four of the doctor's tips for those who want to enjoy their holiday without having to worry too much about the scales when returning home.
Daily walks
Walking can be hugely beneficial for weight control because it can burn a lot of calories. According to the Mayo Clinic, 30 minutes of brisk walking can burn around 150 calories, so if a person adds that to their daily routine, they can burn over 1,000 calories more a week.
According to Dr Mosley, it's also good for the mind as it is a great way to keep active outside of a structured workout routine.
"Walking is a great way to see more sights and stay active," he said. "If it’s not too far, and you’re fairly fit and healthy, walk or cycle to your sightseeing locations."
Have a late breakfast
Dr Mosley's famed for his 5:2 and Fast 800 diets, that promote intermittent fasting eating routines. He calls it "time restricted eating", which involves fasting for a 12-hour period every 24 hours.
On top of weight loss, he also claims that following this eating pattern offers people a number of benefits including mood improvement and an increase in energy levels. Plus, it's easy to do on holiday too.
Dr Mosley recommended checking what the latest available time to eat is at the hotel or accommodation where people are staying.
"There is mounting evidence that it is better if you finish your evening meal earlier, rather than having a late meal, skipping breakfast, and then going to lunchtime," he explained.
"You might try moving [breakfast] a little bit later to 10am. In that case, you might want to have something like a meal replacement shake for breakfast, which might be more convenient if you're travelling."
Pushing breakfast back to 10am means that those following the intermittent fasting plan can eat until around 6pm.
Limit alcohol
Alcohol contains a lot of hidden calories and can be one of the underlying reasons people put on weight. But if a person fancies a drink when they're on holiday, Dr Mosley recommends opting for a red wine.
It is a choice that is included on a popular weight loss diet - the Mediterranean diet - and research suggests that having the occasional glass can be good for you as it includes antioxidants that may promote longevity and can help protect against heart disease and harmful inflammation, among other benefits.
Carry heathy snacks
There's always a chance people can be caught short of food when out and about exploring a new city or sat on the beach.
So Dr Molsey advised it's a good idea to prepare some food options before hand to ensure a healthy treat is never out of reach. He recommended to pack protein snacks such as nuts, seeds and fruit, which is always good sweeter fix.
But he warned: "Fruit is great if you’re healthy but if you have weight to lose, then switching to less sugary fruits like apples and berries might be wise."
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