How To Survive Summer & Vacations.....

Here are more than two dozen terrific ways to look and feel fantastic while enjoying your summer vacation.

Heading out of town this summer doesn't have to be your dietary downfall. Take advantage of beach walks, hikes, delicious produce, freshly caught fish and even campfire-toasted marshmallows with these fantastic ideas.

Camping and Hiking
At a campfire the menu offers fat-free or light hot dogs, reduced-calorie buns, turkey burgers, packets of vegetables, fruit, trail mix, barbecue chicken and baked potatoes. "I cut up everything and bag it or wrap it ready to cook. I also take a big bag of carrots and fat-free dip for snacks."

If you can use an ice chest, we suggest filling it with dry ice and stocking it with deli meats so you can make healthy sandwiches.

Fearful of high-calorie desserts? Grilled fruit for sweet endings.

If you're setting up shop at a campground, bring some liquid egg substitute. "I pre-chop all my veggies and put them in zip-top bags so I can whip up a quick omelet&133I bring lots of different spices, and pre-chop and pre-package everything so I don't have to 'work' while camping." (Her pre-chopped potatoes in aluminum foil sound like they make tasty seasoned fries.)

No need to pass on a s'more or two: "I'm sure you can earn activity POINTS® values hiking or doing other activities, so you can always indulge a little.”

When you're out on the trails, try a meal idea of tuna sold in shelf-stable packets mixed with relish or diced pickles and spread onto low-fat crackers.

At the Beach or Lake
Portion-controlled snacks are key. "Pack 100-calorie snack packs, so when everyone is eating chips, you can have some too!"

Grilling ranks high for lean meats, fish, kabobs and lean burgers with lots of fixings. Baked chips are nice in moderation but veggie and fruit tray is devoured before the chips. "I think people get tired of junk food sometimes and crave something healthier."

"Eat fresh seafood a lot! Review the Dining Out Guide or the Cuisines of the Day from Weight Watchers before you go so you can remember what your best choices are. Then, walk, walk, walk."

Concerts and Sports Stadiums
Stadium-size pretzels can be caloric nightmares, so bring a pack of gum to fend off the munchies.
Pregame research: "Many ballparks are offering healthier fare these days. Check the Web site of the park you are going to—often they will have a rundown of what you will find at their concessions."

Brown bags it for baseball games (check if outside food is permitted). Greasy Chinese food and lukewarm hot dogs are no match for home cooking. "I get a lot of envious looks when I bring out a beautiful salad or fancy hummus wrap for dinner."

Have a "giant pickle on a stick" at one stadium. "It was huge and had a POINTS value of zero." (For one night, you can forget about the sodium.)

Amusement Parks
"Just walk!" You may not lose weight, but "if you walk, you will at least break even!"

Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom in Orlando and highly recommends the Harambe Fruit Cart near the Safari ride. "It has fresh-cut fruit, fresh whole fruits, yogurt and juice."

"Buffets always have peel-and-eat shrimp plus chicken, veggies, salad and fruit," about some of Walt Disney World's restaurants.

There's no need to shun fattening amusement park snacks, but make sure you know when to stop: "The third taste is just the same as the 10th..."

General Vacation Advice
"We try to focus on having just ONE special meal each day while traveling, and we often do it by making our own breakfasts and lunches when possible, then splurging a little on dinner. It saves money as well as calories, and when combined with the walking you tend to do on vacation, it balances out. "

And lastly, don't beat yourself up if your eating does not go as planned—you have an entire year to focus on your food. "Maybe vacation is not a bad time to give yourself a bit of a break!"