How to Stay Healthy and Still Travel

Here we are in the middle of summer! It’s the time of warm weather and vacations! I love to travel, but I know that it usually brings a certain sense of anxiety when it comes to my health and fitness goals and staying on track! However, when we went to Nashville for our coaching summit, I was able to stay on track! Here are my tips for staying healthy while on the go this summer! :)

1. Take an hour or so to think about what you will be doing, when you will be stopping, where you will want to eat, and how long you will be gone. Planning these things out will help you when it comes to being mentally prepared for the temptations that may come along

2. Bring your own food – Yep, I want you to be that person! I don’t mean that you need to bring your own food with you every where that you go, but go ahead and back a bunch of snacks and a cooler full of fruits and veggies in the car. These are great for the trip, but also to keep in your hotel room or  wherever you are staying. This way, there is no excuse to be snacking on unhealthy stuff all day!

3. Opt for water – This is one of the easiest things you can do in terms of staying healthy while away from home. I know that ice-cold sodas and alcoholic drinks can be tempting, but they are also super high in sugar and dehydrating! You’re already going to be in a new place with a new climate and new temptations…drink the water.

4. Tell your travel companions and friends and family at the destination about your goals – You will do so much better if you have support along the way, and your loved ones will feel special that you asked them to help you! Make sure that you let them know why this is important to you. You can even plan to make some fun, new healthy recipes or make a game out of who can find the best options on the road.

5. Stick it out until 5pm – If you MUST splurge on some not-so-good foods (and I get that….trust me), then just try your best to make your choices as healthy as possible until dinner! This will keep you feeling awesome all day, and you won’t be as upset about having that extra scoop of ice cream for dessert! :)