OHMYGOSSIP – Hi everyone! I’m Kelly. I am one of the Massachusetts reps, and I write A Lovely Life, Indeed. Committing to a healthy lifestyle takes planning. You plan what you’re going to eat, prep your meals and easy to grab snacks, and you try to arrange your schedule to include some sort of physical activity. Staying on plan when you travel can be more of a challenge. When schedules loosen and food options expand, staying on track takes more thought and initiative, but it can be done.
Here are five ways to stay committed to your fitness goals, even when you’re traveling.
1. Plan. Putting water and your favorite go-to snacks in a cooler will give you the flexibility to make healthy choices. Pack a bag with other snacks and avoid the gas station wasteland.
2. Pit stop stretch. Stop along the way and stretch. Energize your body and brain during these needed rest stops. Need a circuit? Try this one.
3. When you arrive at your destination, think about a walking tour or a bike tour of the city. How about a photo stroll? Walk whenever possible and explore excursions that keep you active, at least part of the time.
4. Shop and cook when you can. This is better for your wallet and your waistline. When you do go out, grilled protein and a veggie is a great choice. Order your salad dressing on the side and dip your fork before you take a bite, instead of pouring it all on top. You can decline the bread basket if you want, and if you’re ordering dessert, one dessert split among many can give you the bite of sweet that you want without overdoing it.
5. Enjoy a treat now and then. Don’t deprive yourself of your favorite things. Eat a cupcake, and then work off a cupcake.
Travel and healthy living can go hand in hand. Plan and prep where you can and when you can’t, use what you know to make good, healthy choices. And enjoy the treats.
Happy travels!