Workout: If you count walking around airports a workout that would be mine for today. I am travelling all day to go to California for work. I thought about getting up really early to workout but I needed to leave at 6:45am this morning for the airport and I wanted to make sure I got a good night sleep for my long day. So today you could say that I took a break from a workout.
Food:
Since I am travelling today, this has presented a challenge for food but I’m confident I can still do well with my nutrition. I was able to pack my breakfast, morning snack, and lunch with me so those are all good options and set. I will need to figure out an afternoon snack and dinner while I’m in airports and when I get to San Jose. Some options for an afternoon snack would be getting fruit, nuts, veggies, a lowfat drink, or something along those lines. For dinner, I was thinking of trying to get a salad or veggies along with a lean meant somehow. So for today, I will list what I was able to pack but not list the total nutrition for today since I won’t know until I make a choice while I’m travelling.
Breakfast: White Macadamia Nut Luna Nutrition Bar and ½ a Banana: 245 calories, 40g Carbs (35 net), 10g Protein, 5g Fiber, 7g Fat, 210mg Sodium, 21g Sugar
Morning Snack: Kashi TLC Dark Chocolate Cherry Granola Bar and an Apple: 192 Calories, 43g Carbs (36 net), 5g Protein, 7g Fiber, 2g Fat, 66mg Sodium, 22g Sugar
Lunch: 6 slices Healthy One’s Smoked Turkey Deli Meat on Flat Out Fold It Bread with mixed green and veggies and carrots: 260 Calories, 32g Carbs (26 net), 12g Protein, 6g Fiber, 5g Fat, 815mg Sodium, 7g Sugar
I’m excited to be in Northern California this next week for work. I have a busy week ahead with events and fairs. The challenge I will face for my fitness is finding time and putting together good workouts. I think with some planning, I should be able to get on a good schedule I hope. My nutrition is going to give me a whole different challenge. I will be staying with my Mom for a couple days and she eats healthy but because I have been on a pretty routine schedule of what I eat, it will be hard. Plus I sometimes request that my Mom makes some of my favorite foods which usually are not too healthy. I haven’t made any requests this time but there will still be some challenges with her cooking that I’m expecting. For the different events I have going on, I will be travelling with a group and some of these meals are already planned out or will be at restaurants. I need to keep in mind to make smart choices and continue to pack healthy snacks with me.
I will continue to post throughout this next week and I am going to try my best to stay on schedule with everything so that I can keep progressing towards my goals. Have a great weekend!
I thought today’s advice was very appropriate for what I am going through this week. Here are some tips on how to make healthy choices while you are travelling. I found this through an article that USA Today published.
There are so many benefits of travel. Seeing exotic places, meeting interesting people, experiencing things you just don’t get at home. And of course, finding new taste sensations (chilli fried grasshoppers with lime anyone?).
Even traveling for work can be fun. Takeoffs and landings. Fancy (and not so fancy) hotels. The security of a corporate credit card. Traveling to places that the average tourist wouldn’t ever think to visit.
But being away from home and our routines can mean it’s more difficult to look after ourselves.Thankfully, it is possible to minimize the damage.
Here are 6 tips to help you stay healthy on the road.
6 Tips for Healthy Eating when Traveling.
1. Try self catering.
We all know that home cooking tends to be more healthy than restaurant food or room service. So making the occasional meal yourself when you’re on the road can help. You don’t need to be staying somewhere with kitchen facilities. Impromptu picnics on your hotel room floor can be great fun.
We all know that home cooking tends to be more healthy than restaurant food or room service. So making the occasional meal yourself when you’re on the road can help. You don’t need to be staying somewhere with kitchen facilities. Impromptu picnics on your hotel room floor can be great fun.
My favorite healthy traveling meal is to head to the local supermarket and pick up some washed mixed salad leaves, a can of tuna or other fish and a lemon. I’m also a big fan of canned chickpeas, drained and tossed with a little lemon juice and pre-grated Parmesan cheese – just makes sure you choose a self opening can. I also love sprouted legumes with lemon juice, avocado and almonds.
2. Pack some healthy snacks.
Roasted almonds or other nuts are my go-to snack, but pack whatever works for you. This is for peace of mind so if you get stuck, you won’t have to resort to greasy fast food.
Roasted almonds or other nuts are my go-to snack, but pack whatever works for you. This is for peace of mind so if you get stuck, you won’t have to resort to greasy fast food.
3. Be prepared to develop some new habits.
One of the things I love about travel is the chance to break away from daily routines and form some new ones. On a recent trip to New York, I started taking yoga classes most days, something that isn’t available where I live.
One of the things I love about travel is the chance to break away from daily routines and form some new ones. On a recent trip to New York, I started taking yoga classes most days, something that isn’t available where I live.
On the food side of things, I found I was sleeping later and going out for brunch rather than my usual early breakfast.
4. Embrace eggs for breakfast.
Breakfast in cafes, restaurants and hotels can be a wonderful experience. Take the time to seek out places known for putting on a good spread to make sure you’re getting your protein in the mornings.
Breakfast in cafes, restaurants and hotels can be a wonderful experience. Take the time to seek out places known for putting on a good spread to make sure you’re getting your protein in the mornings.
If you’re not aware of the benefits of eating eggs for breakfast, this post will shed some light.
5. Sampling a little is better than going without.
Being a slave to your diet isn’t a fun way to travel. After all, part of the joy of visiting new places is to experience the culture, including the food.
Being a slave to your diet isn’t a fun way to travel. After all, part of the joy of visiting new places is to experience the culture, including the food.
My philosophy is to try a little of everything but not over-indulge. Aim to have the experience but not use it as an excuse to go crazy.
6. Remember the 80/20 Rule.
If you’re trying to be 100% healthy all the time, it can make life on the road much more stressful and make you want to give up all together.
If you’re trying to be 100% healthy all the time, it can make life on the road much more stressful and make you want to give up all together.
Instead, remember that as long as you’re eating well most of the time, you’ll still be getting MOST of the benefits. A few pastries or chocolate here and there isn’t going to be the end of the world.
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