I am ALWAYS so excited to leave on trips. Traveling is so fun. However, I always get a little stressed too…probably because I hate packing. I leave tomorrow for my Arizona/Austin Christmas, and I can hardly wait! It was 10 degrees when I got in my car this morning…get me out of here. If you were wondering how the packing is coming, it is looking a little something like this…
and that is only just the beginning. According to my dad I have inherited my inability to pack lightly from my mother. What can I say? She is a good woman, and she always looks fantastic! 🙂
When it comes to traveling people will quite often use it as an excuse to throw in the healthy towel, if you know what I mean. Here are a few tips that will help you to avoid doing just that.
Muncher Cruncher Healthy Travel Tips:
– Bring your own snacks! Sometimes traveling puts us in situations where we are foodless for quite a while. These are the times we usually get so hungry that that the…”I don’t even care give me that entire Cinnabon NOW,” monster kicks in. Instead of letting your body get there bring your own snacks. Some of my favorites are almonds, turkey jerky, Larabars, protein bars, string cheese, apples, bananas, clementines, oranges, healthy cookies, etc.
– Bring a water bottle. When we aren’t at home or in our normal element, we tend to drink much less water than normal. Bring a water bottle with you so you can fill up wherever you are and keep yourself healthy and hydrated.
– Eat before you go. If you know food may be an issue on your travel day, don’t wait to see what the airport or convenience store may have that fits into your healthy eating plan, eat something beforehand that will fill you up and keep you from becoming ravenous.
– Bring your workout clothes! Even if you are going to an unknown destination in which you may not have a lot of options as far as working out is concerned, there is always something you can do. Bring your own workout DVD’s, bands, or a jump rope if you are worried your options may be limited. If you are staying with family, go for a walk! If you are staying at a hotel, find out before hand what their amenities are. You can always use their gym, or swim some laps in the pool.
These are just a few simple things that you can do that can certainly make a big difference in how well you do on your vacation. I’ve said it about one million times, the key to success is preparation and planning. If you don’t set yourself up for success, finding it may be a wee bit difficult.
Happy and SAFE travels to all those who are venturing to their Christmas destinations this week!!