Traveling and want to stay on track?
We’ve got 7 different tips for eating while traveling! Plus a bonus 5 tips for eating out
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Before you leave, spend time thinking about splurging vs over-indulgence. (Don’t skip this):
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Why is this important? Because the reality is you are going on vacation to relax; counting macros and being strict on your diet probably isn’t very relaxing. At the same time, paying no attention and eating whatever we want is a fast way to just make us feel really crappy when we get back. Spending time thinking about what enjoying yourself vs indulging unnecessarily will help set your mind up for success.
For instance: ‘I am going to have dessert with dinner every night’ vs ‘I am going to buy a bag of chips, Oreos, and a loaf of bread every night’. You might not eat dessert at a restaurant every night in normal life, so it will feel like a treat…. but that doesn’t mean we need to raid the snack isle every night either.
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Bring healthy snacks from home.
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Protein bars, nuts, fruit, dried fruit, etc. Having things on hand will make your life easier. If you’re out and need a quick snack, driving for a long time, or just chilling on the beach… Snacks are great to have on hand.
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If your place has a kitchen, take a trip to the grocery store.
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Pick 1 or 2 meals that you can make at home every day that include a protein and veggie. (For instance: eggs and bacon with peppers and onions, chicken sausage with sautéed spinach, rotisserie chicken on a salad, cold cuts, black beans, tofu, baby carrots etc)
Protein and veggies are the hardest thing to come by when it comes to traveling; getting them in when you can will make you feel better throughout the day, help keep you full, and leave you plenty of wiggle room to have a more interesting meal at another time. Big bonus: Save some money.
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Slow down, enjoy your meal.
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There’s no need to rush while you’re on vacation. When you have an ice cream or the pasta dish you really want, take time to actually enjoy it instead of inhaling it and thinking about your next meal.
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Don’t start drinking with breakfast.
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Wait until at least noon. Hehe
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Drink water early.
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Get nice and hydrated early and you’ll feel better. We promise.
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Try to stay active (walking, not WOD’s)
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You don’t need to feel silly on the beach doing burpees, but the more you move around the better you’ll feel. Walk, swim, stretch, play.
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When you’re eating out:
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Skip the appetizers
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The calories add up when you’re ordering apps, drinking alcohol, and eating a meal. Skip the appetizer to cut back on unnecessary food. (Plus, save money again!)
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Ask for sauces or dressings on the side
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These contain a lot of extra fat & calories, ordering on the side allows you to still get the flavor but control the volume
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Ask to make a healthy swap
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Many of us aren’t eating enough vegetables, ask to swap part of your meal (pasta, potatoes, rice) with veggies.
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Share with someone else (or order a half portion)
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Restaurant meals often are nearly 2x the serving size you would typically eat. Consider splitting it with someone, or committing to yourself before you start to eat half (and have lunch leftover for another day!)
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Be aware of drinking your calories
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Sodas, sweetened teas, and especially alcohol drink mixers can quickly load up your calories. Consider water or low-calorie drink mixers.
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