The summer is almost upon us!
What’s a girl to do? I’ve worked so hard on my “bikini body” since October, and now I’m facing a three-week trip to the East Coast.
I can’t rely on walking rather than the airport’s moving sidewalk to burn off calories and build muscle. And the hotel gym where I’m staying is kind of dismal.
So, I’m pre-planning by taking some major steps (pun intended) in my health and fitness routine.
- I pre-ordered Clean Simple Eats protein powder in individual sleeves (and multiple flavors), so I can drink my daily smoothies.
- The ultimate smoothie accessory is this cool Ninja portable blender. It’s a little heavy, but I’ll just have to pack fewer clothes! Amazon even has cool, colorful blender cases. I even went so far as to get some individual boxes of shelf-stable almond milk from Mooala with all-natural ingredients, so I wouldn’t have to make smoothies with water (healthy travel princess that I am!)
- David protein bars are terrific for my hangry moments. They pack a protein wallop without a lot of junk ingredients.
- I went to my local Sprouts to stock up on healthy, portable snacks like dried fruit, nuts, and meat snacks that don’t need refrigeration. But I’ll be staying by a Wegmans part of the time, so I can always pick up more. Another advantage of extended-stay hotels with fridges! See #6.
- I’ll look around for day passes at gyms and Pilates centers. My trainer also said she’d drop some routines into her app.
- Walking is always a fantastic way to build heart health and burn calories, so if I can’t hit the gym, I’ll cruise through the mall adjacent to my long-term stay hotel.
Of course, I’ll allow myself a splurge meal or two. And I’ll limit my alcohol consumption. But traveling should not be an excuse for letting your Bleisure Living journeys devolve into bloat and regret!
And remember, it’s not just about the number on the scale! It’s about health (physical and mental), resilience, body fat percentage, and muscle!
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Great ideas. I love bringing food from home so that I have nutrition that I know works in my body. I often get many more steps than usual when I travel, which always helps.