I’m not going to say I’m a road trip pro, but I’ve had my fair share of hours on the road--especially with moving to Texas last spring, I’ve pretty much had to learn to love it lol 😅
So I wanted to drop some of my go-to tips for road tripping while living a healthy lifestyle with you guys, since this is something I get asked about a lot ⬇️
📍 Pack your own snacks. I know it’s part of the road trip experience to get a snack at every rest stop and to solely eat drive through food for the extent of the journey...BUT if you have food that’s more convenient that also helps you hit your goals, you’re helping out your future self tremendously.
📍 Beef jerky. Specifically jack links Peppered strips. Macros are AMAZING (like 22g of protein, low fat, a max 10 carbs) and if you’re driving they’re extremely easy to eat with one hand.
📍 Gum. If you’re like me and get the munchies while on the road, this will save a ton of calories for you. (be mindful that most gum does have carbs, so if you’re chewing a whole pack this is something to be mindful of)
📍 Diet soda/bubbles. You guys already know, ya girl has the car sickness. Being on the road has never been something that’s gone over well with my stomach, so carbonation is something I can’t go without.
📍 Audible. This is a lifesaver. When you’re brain is focused on something other than the black pavement, time goes so much faster. This time we listened to Ready Player One and it was INCREDIBLE!!!
📍 Walk as much as you can when you can! When our movement takes a backseat (horrible pun but play along), our digestion can take a hit--especially when we’re maybe eating more than we usually do. Wiggle, jump and do an extra lap around the gas station aisles.
📍It’s no secret that driving/riding in the car makes us sleepy. But when we’re tired, we’re more inclined to reach for food and sugary snacks to help keep ourselves awake. If you’re not in the driver's seat--TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT!
8 tips for keeping your fitness journey in check while you’re traveling ⤵️ 🚘