Time goes by so fast these days it's a little scary. I took a little break from the blog but I'm back. As you may know I travel for work and often find myself on the road for meals. Traveling and eating healthy can be a challenge. I wanted to share some tips that help me stay on track. With fast food restaurants on every corner these days it's often easy to grab something processed and greasy.Most week days start for me with oatmeal. I usually use the coffee maker in my hotel room for hot water for my oatmeal. From there I add cinnamon, nuts and a banana to it. 😍 This energizes me for my workout. I start with some black coffee and attempt to chug a glass of water. I've found that drinking water right when I get up helps energize me. It's like filling up my tank for the day.
Next I usually get my workout in and get cleaned up for the work day. Post workout I usually have my chocolate superfood shake. By this time my coffee is usually cold if I haven't finished it so I mix that with my superfood.
After the work day begins if I get hungry again before lunch I'll have a handful of cashews or almonds or a banana.
For lunch this can be a hard meal especially if it's a lunch appointment. I try to include some type of veggie. Lately it's been soup and salad combo. If I'm on the run and between appointments Starbucks is usually my stop. They have an awesome hearty veggie salad, unsweetened yummy tea or I'll get a spinach feta wrap. At a Mexican restaurant I try to stick with tacos on corn tortillas.
Once the afternoon hits around that 3 o'clock time I'm usually hungry again. 😜 I usually have an apple or maybe some trail mix.
For dinner if I had more carbs during the day I will try to do less for supper. If I haven't had too many carbs I'll have a little more. I love sushi but I stay away from fried and cream cheese filled. Most recently I've even tried a no rice roll. If I'm not eating sushi I'll sometimes get room service or do a pick up at Chilis or Applebees and order chicken or salmon with veggies and potatoes. My other go to is Panera. I love their chicken Apple salad. If I'm still hungry after dinner I'll go for a piece of fruit. Sometimes being on the road can make it easier because I don't have wine or goodies with me.
Here are some tips for staying on track
- Stock up before your trip on fruit and healthy portable snacks like nuts.
- Stay hydrated, pack water bottles if needed.
- Starbucks has yummy unsweetened teas both hot and iced like the passion tea
- Plan where your going to eat and brainstorm on a healthy option
- Don't wait to eat until you are hangry to eat
- Take it one meal at a time
- Don't beat yourself up for a not so healthy meal just pick back up on the next meal
Hope this helped. What works for you?
