{"id":38856,"date":"2013-06-06T08:11:11","date_gmt":"2013-06-06T15:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/?p=38856"},"modified":"2013-05-29T10:31:38","modified_gmt":"2013-05-29T17:31:38","slug":"get-on-the-path-to-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.110pounds.com\/?p=38856","title":{"rendered":"Get on the Path to Healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"

This post is all about getting healthy, staying healthy and how to balance fun with health while on vacation. It was a recent #fitblog Twitter chat and even though the weekly chat is now over with, it’s still a great topic because summer is upon us. Check out an old post I wrote on\u00a0How to Stay Fit on Vacation<\/a>\u00a0for some more in-depth ideas.<\/p>\n

What is your #1 tip to eating healthy?<\/strong>
\nEverything in moderation! I don’t deny myself anything I want, I just make sure what I eat is within my calorie range for the day and not in massive quantities.<\/p>\n

I try and start my day with a healthy breakfast. Eggs, fruit, coffee, maybe some oatmeal. Then I eat fruits and veggies for my snacks. As long as I have those two things down, the rest is a cinch. If you start the day making healthy choices, it’s easier to stick to it as the day goes on (at least for me).<\/p>\n

When you’re traveling, what are some of the easiest ways to eat healthy?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Splitting entrees or appetizers with your travel mate is also a great idea. Often times when Michael and I go on vacation we want to sample the local foods and getting appetizers or smaller portions and sharing is a great way to do that. You get to try a little bit of everything! A way to do this is to check out the Food Truck scene in the city you’re visiting. Portland has a fantastic and HUGE food truck community and there are pods scattered all around the city.<\/p>\n

I also like the appetizer tip because you discover things you may not have tried otherwise. For example, the last time I was in Austin we went to a trendy, upscale restaurant called\u00a0La Condesa. We went there because Yelp reviews recommended the Guacamole Flight! A Guacamole Flight<\/a>?!?! Sign me up! It did NOT disappoint.<\/p>\n

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It was something I’d never heard of before and never experienced and it was one of the coolest things we did in Austin this last time around!<\/p>\n

Another issue with traveling is airport food and\/or not having access to healthy snacks. I try and pack healthy snacks with me if I’m traveling. Obviously road trips are easy–pack whatever you want! But flying can be difficult with all the limitations we have now. I try and remember to bring an empty water bottle with me so I can be sure to drink water. When I went to Hawaii, I packed a bunch of individual boxes of raisins and protein bars in my suitcase and they totally came in handy on the trip. Bananas and other fruit are easy airplane snacks, too.<\/p>\n

How do you choose to stay fit when traveling?<\/strong>
\nThis one is easy! Whether you’re traveling in a plane or a car, there are still ways to stay active.<\/p>\n

I tend to plan my fitness around the vacation. If it’s the winter and I’m somewhere there is going to be a lot of snow<\/a>, I take my snowshoes! If I’m going somewhere where there is hiking<\/a>, I bring my boots. The point is to plan ahead and scout out some activities that would be fun and keep you fit.<\/p>\n

My preference while traveling to find a hotel that has a gym.<\/p>\n

Hotel Gyms<\/a>\u00a0or pools are kind of a must have amenity for me. It doesn’t have to be fancy, but SOMETHING. If I happen to be at a hotel that has neither, there’s always a way to get in a workout<\/a>. I like the Nike Training Club app for that.<\/p>\n

Some of my happiest vacation memories include doing something active. A few examples: hiking in Arizona<\/a>, running along the beach in Kona<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0swimming in the ocean in Hawaii, running with my brother in Texas<\/a>, swimming in a natural spring in Austin<\/a>, and running the Strip in Vegas.<\/p>\n

What snack or food is your weakness when it comes to hindering a healthy diet?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This depends. Pizza and ice cream were my trigger foods when I was 250 pounds. I’ve pretty much gotten over that and I can eat those things in moderation without bingeing. When I’m on vacation, I really want to try the local foods. And sometimes it’s just SO GOOD it’s worth the extra calories! Franklin’s BBQ<\/a> comes to mind instantly. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Another weakness on vacation is alcohol. Whether I am vacationing somewhere that has good wine or beer tasting, or if I’m on a beach where all I want is an umbrella drink<\/a>…those calories can add up quickly. I try and make better choices with my liquid calories and I am going to get a foo-foo drink I try to keep it at just one.<\/p>\n

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Was that Pina Colada I had in Kona the best ever? Not really but it tasted good, had an umbrella in it and I was sitting on the beach! I enjoyed it and just let it go.<\/p>\n

What about you? How do you answer these questions?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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