Go Go Go - Who Has Time For Healthy??

Traveling is great, isn't it? If only we could all travel a little more... I'm not sure about you, but I find it very difficult to stay on track when I travel. First, there are so many temptations when it comes to food options that it's nearly impossible to resist the delicious treats that are loaded with calories! Here are a couple of important things to remember when you're traveling...

WATER

When you travel, make sure you continue to drink lots and lots of water - dehydration actually makes you feel hungry when you're not, can you believe it? You'll have more energy, less headaches, and a more controlled appetite when you are well hydrated.

GUM/MINTS

And always keep some gum with you, as sometimes you're less likely to pick up that bag of chips or candy bar when your mouth is minty fresh! If you have the opportunity, brush your teeth - it'll work the same way as gum only you're making your dentist proud too!

EVALUATE

Finally, it's OKAY to indulge, but be smart about it. Evaluate all of your options before making your choice. Otherwise, you may end up eating way too many calories before you find what you really want. Start with a plan - decide which meal you will focus on... will it be some fluffy waffles for breakfast, a toasted panini for lunch or some lasagna for dinner? Once you make that choice, you can make good choices up until and after your tasty reward. Also, Remember that snacking on those foods packaged so nicely in travel sized pouches is very dangerous - those calories add up fast!

EXERCISE

There are always so many excuses not to exercise when you're traveling. You need to stay on track -- not only will you feel better, but you're more likely to make better food choices when you stay active! There are lots of things you can do to get in your workouts, even if it's not in a gym.

WALK

Whenever possible, walk. It sounds so trivial, right? But when your coworkers or partner takes the elevator, tell them you'll meet them and take the stairs. If you have the opportunity to walk, take it! Plan your schedule accordingly so you can allow yourself extra time to walk to wherever you need to be...

WORK WITH WHAT YOU'VE GOT!

Before you leave your hotel room for the day, do some squats, lunges, push ups and crunches. You don't need a lot of space for those exercises, and they are extremely effective because they use a lot of muscle groups in a short amount of time! Try not to put it off until the end of the day, because you are likely going to forget or make excuses not to work those muscles.

Good luck travelers! Let me know where you're at so I can live vicariously through you!!