Spring Break Tips and Pointers

Woooooow, all you cool people are getting a Spring Break? Wish I was in the States right now...

So Spring Break...it usually involves drinking. A lot of drinking. This choice is up to you, but there are some things, easy things, that you can do in order to not COMPLETELY destroy your body this coming week.

Drink a ton of water! Like, you should be going to the bathroom almost 5 times a day. The more you stay hydrated, the less headaches you will get, and the more comfortable your body will feel, especially out in the sun. A quick way to get hydrated fast is to drink a full water bottle immediately before going to bed and immediately after waking up. If you want something to help a little more, grab the Gatorade, Propel, juice, etc. because these have the sugar to get you moving and the electrolytes to push you through the day. Caffeine beverages like coffee and energy drinks will help kill a headache, but I recommend avoiding these guys as they cause your body to crash and can lead to dangerous alcohol levels, ala Four Loko madness.

Get some sleep! It is break you know. Sleep in; don't get up until your body tells you to. Because of this, you may skip right through breakfast. This is ok, as long as you still eat something when you wake up. Don't just jump right into a greasy or huge lunch "just because it is lunch time." Take it easy, and let your stomach wake up with something easy like a banana, a half bagel, or some yogurt.

When you do eat during this wonderful time, go after some carbo-heavy foods. Carbs are much more easily digested by the body and they are the most immediate source of energy. If you really are going to "go strong" and drink all week, weekend, or whatever, you really need to eat correctly. If not, your body will crash in a way you don't want it to. Before your trip, adventure, or party, stock up on bread and sandwich ingredients. Also grab a nice stack of bagels, cream cheese, and juices. And last, make a "fruit bag." Literally just go to the store and grab one of each fruit (or more). After you buy, throw them all in a bag. This will be your go to bag in order to get nice bursts of energy while keeping your "weak" stomach happy.

Finally, please be safe. We all do stupid things and that is fine by me. But please stay out of the cars. Don't put yourself into a position where things can get dangerous.

Now go have fun! This holiday is meant to be enjoyed in the nice weather (which I heard it is just amazingly warm over there) with a cold drink.