Fit Habit Friday #3 – 06/28/24
Welcome back to Fit Habit Friday #3! This week I thought it was topical to talk about travel since I just got back from a trip!
I went to Montreal to celebrate my dad’s 60th and Truckee to watch an amazing friend get married! What an amazing trip, but don’t fly sun country airlines even to save a couple hundred dollars (trust me).
Food Quality
When I was in Montreal I ate out 2+ times a day EVERYDAY and it’s WILD how much better I felt! I had no digestive discomfort at all while eating croissants and dairy every day! Most other countries have better food regulation and food quality rules compared to the US meaning they can’t put crap in the food we eat. Check out this blog post comparing processed foods in Europe vs the US.
TLDR: The food quality is WAY better in in other countries!
Start the day strong
When I travel I like to be as consistent as possible with regards to movement, exercise, and nutrition, so I usually will eat breakfast in the hotel/air bnb so I can start off the day with a high protein and high fiber breakfast. I’ll usually find a grocery store or convenience store nearby and buy these staples: Greek yogurt, deli meat or jerky, berries, and carrots. They are all lean protein and fiber sources that require no prep time. When I’m on vacation I don’t want to cook, but I want to feel good, so I take the path of least resistance 😂
TDLR: Start the day with a high protein & high fiber breakfast!
Exercise while Traveling
The easiest way to stay active on vacation is to explore the new place you’re in! Try a new coffee shop every day, explore the city, find a trail, and if you’re on a cruise ship or at a resort, maybe schedule an hour in the morning to get in some movement (a walk or a lift).
I also pack a suspension trainer and resistance bands, not because I have to, but because I want to stay consistent and because exercise helps me feel good making my vacation more enjoyable! I highly recommend investing in one or both of these in general. It makes the barrier to workout a lot lower since you can use them at home!
TLDR: Find fun ways to integrate movement into your vacation 🙂
Let’s talk about alcohol!
If you read last week’s newsletter, you know that alcohol is terrible for your sleep. Unfortunately, its also calorically dense and nutrient poor and tends to be overconsumed when on vacation. My tip with alcohol is just don’t overdo it. Enjoy your vacation and indulge, but limit your alcohol intake to 1-2 beverages every other day. You’ll feel a hell of a lot better and be able to enjoy your vacation a hell of a lot more 🙂
TLDR: LIMIT YOUR ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
❤️ Coach Emma
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