Travel

It can be difficult when you are trying to prepare for a comp which involves restrictive eating when you have to do any sort of travel, whether that be for work, play or basically anywhere that involves being away from home.. I am sure heaps of you have had to deal with this hurdle at some stage or another and I guess would always like to know an easier way to deal with this. We all do !

I used to let this sort of thing stress me out, however I have over time learnt what works for me in order to stay on track as much as possible and love nothing more than having to "make do" for a while.

I love sharing ideas with others about this because someone always has a nifty new way of doing things that we could all use to make it a little easier.

In general, for me personally, I need to be organised on a Sunday before my week starts so I don't have to run around during the busy week worrying about having healthy meals on hand, or getting up to the shops etc. However for the next person, they may find it easier going day by day preparing meals and cooking etc. Each to their own. What works for one person won't always work for the next.

When it comes to traveling, there are so many options now that its hard not to be able to eat healthy and still make the right choices.

A few things that I take with me to ensure I always have healthy snacks on hand, and also things that can be taken on a flight include:

** Tins of Salmon in spring water (I don't like tuna so I substitute for salmon)
** Unsalted cashews or almonds
** Protein Powder and a shaker
** Low carb protein bars (don't like having to have these a lot but they are good when traveling as a substitute)
** Apples

Whenever I get to the location it is always very easy to hunt down a supermarket that would have some fresh healthy foods which you can prepare whilst away (this of course if you have more a motel setting with a kitchen. Also when eating out.. you can pretty much guarantee wherever you go, there is a healthy option on the menu.. it is almost unheard of these days for restaurants and cafes not to have healthy options, it just comes down to the choice you decide to make.

** chicken breast (easy to even microwave or grill quickly on a pan)
** Eggs - so easy to throw together an egg white omelet or boil a few up to eat.
** low fat deli meats such as turkey (if you have no place to cook up some lean meat)
** fresh greens and or salad (salad being the easy option as it doesn't require cooking.. just a bit of chopping)

All of the above are very easily prepared and can pretty much guarantee you would be able to get this stuff from any small grocer or grocery store.

When it comes to training - it is also so easy to incorporate it without missing a session.

Firstly, power walking or jogging/running.. whatever your vice is.. both are free and can be done anywhere.. no excuses with that one.. I love the fact that I will be in a new and different location, so I can try different walks, see different things and walk on different terrain.

You can also incorporate heaps of body weight exercises such as squats, dips (using a chair or park bench or edge of bed etc), sit ups, push ups, lunges shoulder presses with a few bottles from the mini bar or something with a little resistance..the list is endless, anything is possible and can be really fun trying out new ways to move your body.

I actually now find traveling really exciting whilst preparing for a comp, as it gives me a challenge to see how much I can stick to the plan and find alternatives rather than the usual.

So bring on QLD this week - I cannot wait, haven't been so excited in ages, more than ever to see my brother and his gorgeous bride to be Bec walk down the aisle and finally tie the knot.. I absolutely love weddings and I am sure this one will be amazing !!! The venue will be picturesque and the company even better.

Have a wonderful week and hope there are lots of fun things happening !!

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