Eating while traveling

Eating while traveling doesn’t have to short circuit your fitness goals!

Here’s what you need to do:

  • Bring food with you
  • Bring protein drinks with you
  • Eat at the airport or on the road just eat smart
  • Bring your vitamins and supplements with you
  • Drink plenty of water
  • Be prepared

I was at a luncheon with Donald Trump yesterday in New York. We had Filet Mignon and it was fantastic! I flew in for the day and should have been home for dinner but it snowed.  I got delayed at Kennedy Airport for a few unexpected hours.  I was hungry and I know the longer I wait to eat the worse I will eat.  Here are a few keys to eating on the road.

  • You can bring pre-made protein shots with you that are less then 3 oz so you can bring on the plane.  Several companies now make them.
  • If you have to eat fast food, get the burger, chicken, etc but toss the bun.  Better yet tell them to leave the bun off this way you are not tempted.
  • Bring protein cookies with you.  I make my own buy you can buy as well.  This will ease your sweet tooth and keep you satisfied.
  • Traveling can make you forget to eat.  Set the timer on your phone to go off every two or three hours to remind you to eat.

Remember you have to eat and eat often to be fit, lean and vibrant.  Now you have some tips to help you to eat well while traveling.

Feb 17, 2010 Power of Positive Fitness 3 Comments

  • http://www.nextlevelblogger.com christian

    Ah, i haven't had a filet mignon in a good while :) Eating on the road is a challenge for me, not because it's difficult conceptually…but because I have a tendency to eat when I'm stressed. I'll prepare to eat well and still eat crap, because I eat junk to cope with stress. Meditation has been a huge tool for me to get past this and change my habits and methods of dealing with stress. Traveling is stressful, especially if you're meeting with Trump!

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/johnmrowley johnmrowley

      Christian,
      Yes traveling is stressful and many people use food as a drug to calm them selves down. People who would never thing of doing drugs will eat them selves into oblivion. Mediation is a great idea, the key is to find something productive to replace eating when stressed out. Keep up the great work!!

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/johnmrowley johnmrowley

    Christian,
    Yes traveling is stressful and many people use food as a drug to calm them selves down. People who would never thing of doing drugs will eat them selves into oblivion. Mediation is a great idea, the key is to find something productive to replace eating when stressed out. Keep up the great work!!