We tend to put on the pounds when we travel because we use it as an excuse to parachute out of our diet and fitness plans and take a vacation from the routine.
Some people turn business trips into a special event that allows them to justify breaking sound nutrition rules. However, all it takes is a bit of planning and some self-discipline to avoid falling into the trap of overeating on trips.
Try these tips the next time you head to the airport:
Pack your own peanuts. Better yet, make them raw almonds. Rich in protein and fiber, they’ll fill you up, so you won’t be tempted by the calorie-dense airline meals and snacks.
Down a bottle of water on the way. Drink one bottle of water while driving to the airport, then sip on another after you get through security. Then have a cup of water about once every hour that you are in the air. Often hunger pangs are nothing more than thirst in disguise.
Pick the apples. Many hotels have a basket of apples in their lobbies that guests can pick from. Grab 2 on check in. You’ll be less likely to order room service if you have something crunchy on hand in your room to quell hunger.
Check out the roof. Throw on a pair of shorts and sneakers and run the stairs. Walk to the bottom of the stairs to warm up. Now run up one flight of stairs, turn around and walk back down. Next, run two flights, walk back down, then three and so on, running and resting, until you can’t go anymore.
Simple as it seems, you will not return home heavier than you left.
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