7 Simple Tips for Wellness on the Road

I’m typing this from the Charlotte airport in North Carolina. I’ve just spent three days with business mentor Christine Kane at Uplevel U. What an expansive experience. I love when my heart and mind are stretched — never to return to their original shape!

Before going on this trip, I set the intention to continue my wellness lifestyle on the road. It was surprisingly easy.  

Here are 7 Simple Tips I Followed for Wellness on the Road:

1. Drink Lots of Water

I’ve pretty much substituted all drinks on planes and restaurants for water and doubled my consumption. Yes, it means more trips to the ladies’ room BUT it helps keep me hydrated, energized and lessens the jet lag. I brought along some of H-TRIO’s Tea It Up green tea powder for that refreshing change from water. One scoop in water bottle and I’m sold!

2. Skip the Salted Snacks

I purposely skip the salted nuts or pretzels offered on planes since salt can increase swelling. Who needs swollen feet?? And really, the snacks aren’t that good. If I’m going to treat myself, it better taste wonderful. So I brought with me Lara Bars (Love these!) and some cut up veggies for the plane (can’t go without my veggies!)

3. Walk More

Pack runners or comfy walking shoes. Airports are a great place to walk. Take the stairs instead of the escalator or motorized walkways. Every step counts! And then when you arrive, set out to explore on foot. This trip I got to tread through piles of golden leaves on my walks. The fall scenery was stunning!

4. Pack Work-out Gear

I don’t travel without my work-out gear and resistance band. With a resistance band, you can work out anywhere — in a hotel room, gym or a neighbouring park. It’s light and fits in a pocket but can provide a complete workout for many of the body’s major muscles. This trip I got to the hotel gym almost every morning and swam laps in the pool. I also explored the beautiful city filled with hills so got a good workout for my legs.

5. Eat Your Fruit and Veggies

Eating on the road can be tough. It’s easy to start eating more carbs. So take every advantage to eat fruits, salads and other veggies whenever you can. When I arrived in Asheville, first thing I did was go to a local wholefoods market and pick up fresh fruit, berries, and veggies for my room. Or if I’m in a restaurant, I skip the sandwich (or eat it open-faced) and load up on a side salad with chicken or fish.

6. Eat Protein to Curb Cravings

Getting protein throughout the day is key to keep the body’s metabolism fired. Yet, when you travel, it’s sometimes difficult to get lean protein sources that aren’t wrapped in processed, high-fat, or carb-filled creations. That’s where a clean protein powder can come in so handy. A few scoops in a glass of water or almond milk, and you have a great power drink that will curb cravings (so you aren’t raiding the mini-bar in your room).

7. Boost the Immunity

When travelling, you can often get less sleep and be exposed to more germs (particularly on planes). I made sure to give my immune system some extra love with an immune builder from H-TRIO called Kick-It. It’s all natural, fast acting and highly effective at nipping colds before they blossom. As I sat beside a gentlemen on the plane sneezing up a snowstorm, I was so thankful for these wonderful creations. But even if you don’t use an immune builder, just adding extra Vitamin C can help.

Try these tips on your next trip. Let me know how they help. And if you have a tip of your own, please share! There are so many ways to stay well on the road.

Keep Sparkling!
Paula

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Paula Onysko is a money & business coach with 20 years of experience as a successful multi six-figure entrepreneur. Combining her corporate business background with coaching and communications expertise, Paula helps soulful entrepreneurs create more income with ease, flow and fun. She guides them to expand their money mindset, create compelling offers, message their magic and sell the soulful way. Discover how she can help you.

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