November 4, 2013

Nov 03, 2013

I'm traveling this week, so I'm trying to plan ahead.  I was reading a blog (Summer Tomato) in which the author wrote about being able to stay on track when she was in her "system" but then struggling when out of it--like when traveling.  Makes so much sense to me.  So I need to come up with a "travel system." I know when I travel, I don't sleep the same, I watch TV (don't even have one at home), eat out, and take advantage of too many snacks and way too much coffee.  So, can I create a 'no brainer' travel system?  It has to accommodate eating out, lots of sitting and waiting, and variations on ability to exercise.  

For the eating out, I can make a commitment ahead of time to select a fish option (if available and not fried).  If not, just as healthy as I can and half the portion.  It is just never easy when eating out.

And for the snacks chose only the fruit (if available) but maybe also find some kind of protein snack I can take--jerky?--and not feel weird eating when everyone else is eating muffins and cookies.  And since travel is a treat in my mind, I need to acknowledge that and find something special to take as just a travel treat.  I'm thinking maybe the chocolate pureh tea.  I can drink that instead of coffee (in which I always want sugar and cream).  That would address both the treat and the coffee issue in one.  

For the exercise, I can take my yoga band and do some yoga, and I have my timer to do some simple exercises in the room.  If I don't stay up too late watching TV, I should be able to take advantage of the exercise room--most hotels have something.  I don't really walk fast enough to get cardio benefits, so I really should try to find an exercise bike or treadmill at the very least.  And I think I will try to do at least one flight of stairs (if there are stairs) during each session break.  That should help with the constant sitting.

So, there's my plan.  Let's see how well it works this week.  Updates to come.

I will miss the TOPS meeting, so won't have an official weigh in, but I will try to weigh in at the hotel on Thursday evening.  Don't know if that will be possible (some workout rooms have scales but others don't).

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