Food|Travel|WrittenByLAPost
You just spent two weeks enjoying the lavish cuisine and wines of Europe, gorging on rich pasta dishes, savory pastries, cheese boards and delectable desserts. Yet oddly, the number on the scale is lower now than when you left. What gives? While it may seem counterintuitive, indulgent European vacations involving lots of leisurely walking, even with copious eating, can sometimes yield unexpected weight loss. A convergence of lifestyle factors create an atmosphere ripe for slimming down without conscious dieting. “Many people return home weighing less after a vacation in Europe even after consuming decadent meals and wine daily,” said Dr.
November 01, 2023