http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/ The forum for people to meet and discuss exercise, nutrition and healthy living. Online personal training for real people is at Thrive Personal Fitness. Get in shape and lose weight with Pamela Hernandez. en Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:44:49 +0000 http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/topic/eating-well-while-traveling#post-7 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:42:24 +0000 Pamela 7@http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/ <p>Eating on the road is something I am very familiar with since I did a lot of traveling for work previously. Planning ahead when you can is always your best defense. Here is my tip list to help you plan and make the best choices:</p> <p>-If driving pack your cooler. Load up on fruit, hardboiled eggs, tuna, almonds, lowfat string cheese, baby carrots, hummus and natural peanut butter.<br /> -Book a hotel with a refrigerator and microwave. If I was on a trip alone I would go to the grocery store and load up on things like yogurt and soup to eat instead of eating out. Also the refrigerator gives you a place to store your leftovers when you do need to eat out.<br /> -At restaurants, plan ahead by looking at menus (and calorie counts) when available. Make your decision ahead of time to help stave off temptation. Some suggestions are Subway, Panera, Qdoba, WhichWich, Noodles, and Starbucks (for great breakfast choices like oatmeal).<br /> -When eating out look for baked or broiled dishes, broth based soups and vegetables sides. Don't be a afraid to ask how a dish is cooked and ask to eliminate butter or oil.<br /> -Make your meal out of just the appetizer or side and soup or salad. This is more than enough for one person in most cases.<br /> -Cut entrees in half before you start if the portion is out of control (in most cases it is). Ask for the box upfront and place to the side to take back for lunch the next day.<br /> -Look for the same foods you look for in the grocery store (grilled chicken, salmon, fresh veggies, whole grains and low fat dairy)<br /> -There is a great book called "Eat This Not That" that can also help you make better choices. It has many fast and casual dining restaurants listed and shows you what to avoid and what the better choice is. I found it very helpful and you can find it at any bookstore.</p> <p>Just remember it is all about making better choices. Good luck and safe travels! </p> http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/topic/eating-well-while-traveling#post-6 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:51:38 +0000 cssndr 6@http://www.thrivepersonalfitness.com/forum/ <p>I travel a lot for work and I struggle with eating well while I am on the road. What suggestions do you have for eating well when away from home? </p>