I didn't think I was going to travel at all but here I am starting off the year with a flight back home. It's only 4 hours from Chicago to LA, but even my two-hour flights in college made me feel bloated. Between the flights, the lack of a gym, and the constant activity that's about to happen, it's going to be difficult to maintain healthy habits and feel good--but it is possible! 1Before you travel:
As soon as you know where you're going to be staying, find out if there is a gym nearby or a recreation room at the hotel. If there aren't day passes offered or if there isn't a space to workout, start planning! Decide on what kinds of bodyweight or in-home exercises you can do to maintain fitness, and when the best time will be to get a workout in! Most likely, this will be in the morning or at night, so make sure you plan accordingly. Make sure you hydrate the day before, and eat lean protein before your flight to keep you satisfied and full. 2 Examples include: eggs, fish, chicken, turkey, beans, quinoa, and nuts. You're also going to want to get as much sleep as possible. It's also recommended that you get a flu shot and bring sanitizing wipes. While it's fun to travel, being in new, compact places and around a lot of new people may result in exposure to a variety of germs. You're also going to want to pack snacks in your carry-on or in the bag closest to you in the car. Airports and gas stations aren't known for having the best options available, so you're going to want to prepare. Here are some 3, 4 recommendations: -fresh fruit and vegetables (apples, bananas, oranges, baby carrots and hummus (less than 3.4oz), celery and peanut butter (less than 3.4oz), snap peas, etc.) -nuts or trail mix -home-made sandwich -dried chickpeas -yogurt (less than 3.4oz) During your plane/car ride: Remember to get up and stretch, no matter how cramped the quarters may be. If you're not able to stand, try and move your body by 1 stretching or tapping your feet. Also, if you haven't slept in a while, don't be afraid to try and take a nap on the plane. Once you've reached your destination: It's 1 recommended that you try to not over-eat or consume too much alcohol to prevent bloating or an upset stomach, and get as much sleep as you can to prevent jet-lag. You're most likely going to be tired and sore from sitting for a long period of time. Take some time to stretch and walk around when you have the chance. Get that blood pumping! I completely understand that there's always the chance you're going to get swept up in the fun of it all. It's important to have fun and to enjoy yourself while you're on vacation. Have a drink, have a new dessert, eat the bread from the local bakery, but it's all about moderating! You'll feel so much better and your body will thank you if you indulge but within reason. My personal rule of thumb is: have a 2-item limit for the day and don't waste this "fun food" budget on something you can get anywhere else! It's not an easy task to keep your healthy habits going when you're traveling--but it is possible! Plan ahead, do what you can, and don't beat yourself up if you have a day where you had maybe a little too much fun. It's always possible to get back on track when you get home! I hope you have a happy and healthy week ahead! ~E Resources for this post: AARP Got a Long Flight? Prepare for Takeoff (Ianzito), 1 Familydoctor.org: Air Travel Health Tips , 2 Harvard Health Publishing: Protein Sources that are Best for Your Heart , 3 TSA: What Can I Bring?
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