Top tips to stay healthy while traveling

So you have to head out of town for work or fun but you are 30 days into your 90 day workout program, or maybe you just got your momentum going and don't want to lose it.  Don't panic, I can help!

Here are my TOP TIPS for staying healthy while traveling:

1)  Bring along as many healthy quick and easy meals and snacks as you can.  This is especially helpful when flying.  Those airport restaurants are not only gross, but they are usually pretty bad for you.  I like to pack a salad with the ingredients all separated out in baggies so that the lettuce doesn't get soggy.  I also like fresh cut up fruit, nuts, beef jerky, celery and hummus.  Put it all into a small soft lunch tote or cooler and throw it in your carry on.  Remember if you are flying, all liquids (think salad dressing, hummus etc) need to be 3 oz or less.  They sell lots of individual little packets at the store, you just have to look.

2)  If you have room for it, bring a small Magic Bullet to make quick and healthy smoothies or shakes in your hotel room as a snack.  Mine fits in my suitcase no problem.  Just grab some ice from the ice machine and whip up something yummy. 

3)  Bring your workout with you!  If you follow a DVD program, bring your laptop and play the DVD in your hotel room.  Resistance bands are perfect for a weight substitute and will fit very easily in your suitcase.  No workout program?  No problem.  Again just bring a set of resistance bands and do a series of arm curls, pull downs (throw the bands over a door jamb in your room) shoulder raises.  Then throw in some push ups and sit ups and you have your very own in hotel workout.  Save money on paying for the use of the hotel gym (if they have one).  Besides, getting your workout in first thing in the morning will help you make sure you get it done.  No having to take the elevator down to the floor that the gym is on and waste your time!

4)  Bring your lunch/dinner with you.  Pack Shakeology on your trip (Pre-measured in little baggies) and use your Magic Bullet to make up a meal of Shakeology.  Take it with you when you head out and you have yourself a quick meal without having to stop somewhere unhealthy. 

Travelling can really wreak havoc on your waistline and thwart all of the hard work you have been putting in.  Using my tips, you can help yourself stay healthy and fit while travelling!

To your health!
~F2