Who wouldn’t want to be prettier, fresher and a few kilos easier after a nice relaxing weekend away? If we’re willing to keep in mind some basic rules, we will definitely have the results to show up for it. Although one single weekend usually does not do any miracles in any way, it often jump starts the processes we want and gives inspiration for us to do more for ourselves regularly. You can lay the foundations of healthier habits that can become part of your everyday life: such as a healthy diet and exercise that can be complemented by a long session at a sauna or a massage to reward yourself for your efforts.

Mixing wellness with dieting is also a lucky combination because it reminds you that weight loss does not have to be only about suffering and fasting. We can also feel good while we’re doing it - especially because our body weight also depends on our feelings. Our state of mind has an effect on our metabolism and fat deposits, so if we can relax our body and soul deeply, the processes in our body change. In addition, we are less vulnerable to emotional binge eating.

Most spa resorts have their own specialty, which we can use, whether it is a metabolism stimulating medicinal water or a personalized weight loss program. From these you can select the one most suitable for your needs. If you want to lose weight, it’s generally best to create a program around these three main ideas: working out, detoxification and massage which all contribute to getting into your dream shape.

A wellness weekend is mainly about relaxation, but it does not have to exclude exercise, if you fit it to your strength and capabilities. You might try physiotherapy or aquafitness, you might go swimming, take a walk in the neighborhood, or follow your own set of workout, the point is to create some heat in your muscles, because that way you burn more calories and shape your body.

In addition to the mineral water, you can enjoy herbal teas, juices, and tastes of local thermal waters that flow from wells, springs, or can be bought bottled up in most places. Radon-containing water has a particularly good effect on metabolism, and can be found at Rudas and Gellért baths or at Miskolctapolca or Hévíz. There are also medicinal water brands with a laxative effect, and mineral and medicinal waters have the advantage of replenishing the minerals that you lose with your diet and exercise.

Massage stimulates circulation and metabolism, helping the detoxification process. For this purpose, a stronger, deep, full body massage, such as Swedish massage, deep-tissue massage and lymph massage are especially recommended.