A couple of the most common resolutions are to travel more and to lose weight.
Today on the Afternoon Drive, we talked about both of those things!

We shared with you some good tips for traveling and for weight loss!
Why this combination of topics? Well, it has to do with our Mystery Question!

The question today? Name a foreign country that people vacation to where they could easily pack on 10 pounds
Italy (54)
France (20)
England (5)
Mexico (5)
Germany (3)

Congratulations to our winner Kaleb from Fredericktown! 

Of course, our WNZR staff are travelers at heart, so here are some pictures from our staff that have ventured to some of the countries on our list!

Here are a few pictures from Daria Swisher when she traveled to Italy!

Here’s some more pictures of Italy from WNZR’s former News Director, Brooke Schnipke!

Here are some pictures from resident staff mom, Carol Buckley from Germany!

And here’s some pictures from yours truly when we traveled to Mexico!

Besides sharing pictures, we also shared= some tips on how to travel efficiently!

Try new food.

Don’t ask what it is. Just put it in your mouth and see if you like it. If you put your guard up, you might miss out on some unusual and delicious local cuisine.

Lunchtime is the best time to visit historical sites.

Be a contrarian. You’ll have fewer crowds getting in your way as big tour buses, groups, and most travelers head to lunch. It’s always best to visit an attraction super early, late, or when people eat. You’ll have even the most popular places to yourself!

To read the whole article and see all 61 travel tips, click here!

We also talked about the other common resolution… weight loss.
We shared three tips on how to help you lose weight this year!

  1. Cut back on starches and carbs
    The most important part is to cut back on sugars and starches (carbs).
    When you do that, your hunger levels go down and you end up eating much fewer calories. Now instead of burning carbs for energy, your body starts feeding off of stored fat.
  2. Eat protein, fat and vegetables      Each one of your meals should include a protein source, a fat source and low-carb vegetables. Constructing your meals in this way will automatically bring your carb intake into the recommended range of 20–50 grams per day.
  3. Lift weights three times a week
    You don’t need to exercise to lose weight on this plan, but it is recommended.
    The best option is to go to the gym 3–4 times a week. Do a warm-up and lift some weights. If you’re new to the gym, ask a trainer for some advice. To see the whole article, click here

Thanks for listening!
– Lilly and Hannah