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Eating While Traveling Is Hard (or is it?)

I use to say that eating right while traveling was tough. If we say that, we will find a way to make it true. Really though, it's not as hard as you might think with a few strategies. Here are some thoughts on food while traveling...

@Restaurant - When you eat out while traveling you need to limit options. If you sit down at dinner and open the menu, you're screwed. What you say? Not look at the menu? Mark, you've lost your mind. Yup, don't even open it. Ever restaurant has grilled fish or chicken and vegetables. It's just that easy. You got this! Personally, I like fish but it never tastes as great at home than when I'm traveling. So fish is a go-to for me.

@Airport - Ok, truth. Fewer options here. You can get a grilled chicken sandwich about anywhere, but here's where some prep helps. Get your blender bottle with protein powder out. Ice and water and you're set for a meal. No joke, carry that thing with you everywhere! My favorite is Quest protein powder. It's really good. Banana cream. Vanella. Chocolate. Strawberry cream. All winners. They make a great protein bar too! Should be in your bag at all times! Make it so.

@Car - While driving again the protein shake is your friend. Also, Chic-fil-a has a good grilled chicken sandwich. Skip the fries. And the shake.

An overall strategy here is to get ahead of your hunger. It's been said we're at our weakest emotionally when we're experiencing  H.A.L.T. Hungry. Angry. Lonely. Tired. Think about travel...

Hungry- When you haven't eaten while traveling.
Angry- Ever been frustrated by air travel or other travel? Me too.
Lonley- For business we often travel alone.
Tired- We're traveling...say no more.

All of the weak moments can occur while traveling so you have to get ahead of hunger here all will be well. When you pre-decide what you're having before every stop or every restaurant you can still eat right while traveling. We can do this!

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