Eating healthy while traveling

Traveling is always a challenge to weight loss. I’ve traveled for work over the past two years, and I will confess that fast food or room service are just faster or easier when you’re on the go. As I’m in Florida for a week, I’m making more of an effort to stay on track (let’s ignore that I ordered pizza the first night I was here). My hotel does not have continental breakfast, but breakfast is provided for two days and lunch for three days at the conference. I packed a week’s worth of Shakeology and headed over to the CVS across the street for some more supplies. I bought bottled water (Florida’s tap water tastes weird), Fiber One bars, fresh grapes, and V8 juice. The V8 juice is to mix with my Shakeology, and the bars and grapes are healthy snacks.

If you’re driving: pack a cooler or some shelf-stable snacks (trail mix, To-Go meals). Protein is key for feeling full, so don’t just pack carb-heavy foods. Also, water keeps you hydrated and from feeling hungry.

If you’re flying: See if your hotel has a market, find a grocery store or drugstore that’s close by, or order groceries through an online service (assuming that’s offered where you’re going).

If you’re staying overnight: Stay at a hotel with free breakfast! Most continental spreads have fresh fruit, yogurt, and even boiled eggs. The trick is to avoid the cinnamon rolls. Confession: I never avoid the cinnamon rolls.

If you’re on an extended trip: Stay at a hotel with a decent fridge or kitchen situation, and you can take a cab or shuttle to that grocery or drug store. Options include granola bars, cereal, soup, protein or nutritional shakes, fresh fruit, or prepared salads.

How do y’all stay on track when traveling? I would love to hear your tips!