As we approach summer, many people are getting ready to hit the road; or the air. Regardless of how you travel, we all know it can be challenging to stay on track with our health while we're away from home. If you're not intentional, you might be bringing home an unwanted souvenir...an extra 5 pounds.
To stay consistent with your health don't throw your common sense and effort out the window just because you are on vacation. Sure, enjoy your time, and even indulge in a few treats, but don't be stupid. One thing I like to do when going on a trip is to pack my own snacks. It's amazing what a difference it can make, not only to your health, but financially! Those gas station and airport snacks are ridiculously overpriced.
Before your trip, throw some dried fruits, granola bars, string cheese, fresh fruit, baby carrots...or any other healthy snacks you enjoy into your bag. These will also keep you from getting to the point of (what feels like) starvation, and eating the first thing you see.
As I get ready to leave on a ladies' weekend this morning, I have prepared one of my favorite snacks to take. My own trail mix. This is a great choice, because it tastes good, it fills you up, and you can customize it to your own preferences. Here is what mine looks like:
-granola
-dark chocolate chips
-unsweetened coconut flakes
-whole almonds
-dried cranberries, cherries and blueberries
Yum! This is always a hit, even with my friends who are not so health conscious. Experiment around with different ingredients to see what combo you like the best. I put mine in a plastic container with a lid, and put it in the fridge to chill the night before I leave. Since mine has chocolate chips in it, this just helps everything to stay in tact and not make a mess.
Happy travels!
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