It’s so important to enjoy the sights, local foods and the people when traveling, as most of our fondest memories are made when traveling! But, you also don’t have to come home feeling exhausted, bloated and tired! So, I that is why I am sharing with you my health + wellness tips to help your mind & body feel better when you return home! Also, you will be pleased to know, that the items I travel with are portable and take up very little space in a suitcase. Also, you can visit my FitFab Store (link here) on Amazon for easy purchasing of most of these items.
I Don’t Ever Leave Home Without It!
So when I travel, I do enjoy getting my exercise by walking or hiking around the local area. As I prefer not to do my regular gym workout then. But after long airplane flights, car travel & train rides, my body usually feels tight, sore and sometimes out of alignment. Therefore, I always travel with my resistance bands. By doing just a quick lower & upper body band workout; it’s amazing how much better my body feels afterwards. And it is so easy to do a band workout (link here) right in your hotel room. Or if the weather is nice, do an outdoor workout with your bands.
Always Bring Food With You!
Have you ever been at the airport, on the plane, in the car or in a hotel room and need something to eat really fast? Whenever I am traveling, I have been in each of these situations with my stomach growling, my head hurting, and I feel tired because I had no food to eat! So, that’s when we eat the first food we set our eyes on. And usually it is not a healthy food! Actually I would say the fast foods hardly ever taste great and are usually loaded with unhealthy fats, high sodium & high sugar content. And if you are like me, these are the foods that I prefer not to waste my calories on! As when I travel, I want to splurge on the foods that really count!
So, I get asked what are some of my favorite, easy to pack, healthy foods for on the road. One of my absolute favorite foods to pack is oatmeal. Because it tastes great, it’s very healthy, it fills me up from the fiber and I get protein to help sustain me. So, I place all my ingredients (quick oats, vegan protein powder, cinnamon, chia seeds, flax seeds & nuts) in a baggie and put it in a bowl. And don’t forget to bring a spoon too. Then all I need is hot water to add (super easy on a flight) and voila I have a healthy meal. Then I can add fresh fruit or I usually save the fruit & nuts for a healthy snack later. Another one of my favorite, healthy and portable snacks is my protein balls (recipe here).
Comfort + Convenience is Always a Great Thing!
Have you been on a plane and the air conditioner is going so strong and you’re freezing? I sure have and so I always pack a wrap in my carry on bag. Also, it makes for a great neck pillow when rolled up. Plus, when you get to your destination, you have a wrap that’s foldable for easy access.
Also, I had mentioned before, I do love to walk at whatever place I am visiting. But, I found that sometimes my feet were so sore after so much walking (because I don’t always wear tennis shoes, as cute booties sometimes go better with my outfit . . . fashion first! LOL). So, I bought insoles for my shoes to cushion my feet when walking and my feet were not tired at the end of the day.
Finally, when I get ready to charge my phone, watch, iPad and sometimes my computer; it’s so frustrating when there are limited number of outlets. As minimal outlets is very typical in Europe. So I bought an adapter that comes with 2 USB ports. Now I can charge multiple items in just 1 outlet!
Good Sleep is a Must for Health + Wellness on the Road!
So when I travel I do my absolute best to get good sleep on the road. And with international travel, it’s even more important due to the time zone change. Because when we are rested we are always much happier, clearer minded human beings . . . right? But I do know that is not always an easy thing to do! As noise, light and time difference can and will effect the way we sleep.
Therefore, I pack my “sleep bag” with me. So I always bring my sleeping mask (I even sleep with it at home . . . every single night!) to block light for complete darkness and it’s awesome for preventing sleep wrinkles around the eyes too! And noise really effects my sleeping (hello NYC!) as I live in the quiet suburbs, so ear plugs are great for noisy hotels rooms.
Also, I do love my new “I Am Love” essential oils, as seen on the top photo. It’s such a luxurious, all-natural blend of 5 super-oils (Argan, Hemp, Ylang Ylang, Rose Flower & Olive Oil). And it’s an excellent barrier for protection of my skin that locks in moisture, provides hydration, gives a natural glow and plumps my skin. It is perfect for giving my skin what it looses when traveling + there’s a bonus of a fabulous scent & a relaxing smell that helps promote good sleep!
And finally, I just recently tried “No Jet Lag” on my flight to Paris (9 hour time difference). As it is a homeopathic pill to aid in adjusting to time zone differences. So, I landed at 7am in Paris (with 2 hours sleep on the plane) and I had energy all day long with only 1 cup of coffee! Yet, I did find I almost had too much energy the first night of sleep. But, I would rather have too much energy than no energy at all. Then, as recommended, I took the pills on the flight home and slept great the first 2 nights home and did not feel jet lagged. So, I will take these pills again for my long flights!
Now you have my best travel tips for your own use. So, get ready to travel at ease and still be able to keep the focus on your health + wellness while you enjoy your next adventure! And I promise you will come home more refreshed, relaxed, rejuvenated and will want to start planning your next trip right away!
in health + happiness, Christie
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Great post!
Thank you my friend! 😊