Business Travel Struggles

While traveling for business this week, I found out just how challenging it is to maintain a healthy lifestyle on the road.  As I looked at my agenda for the trip, I knew it would be difficult to fit in gym time, so I packed resistance bands and a jump rope--- my go-to pieces of mobile gym equipment that I have grown to love.  The hotel actually ended up having a great gym and I made time for three workouts during the four day trip....even if it meant waking up extra early or going to bed a bit later.  The workouts weren't on the intensity level of my kickboxing classes, but they got the job done and I'm proud of myself for making it happen.

Eating, on the other hand, was a different story.  To give you a sense of the struggle, I was on the Daniel Fast to kick off the new year coming into the trip and now I'm not. While I ate as many fruits and veggies as possible, there were some days when NONE of the food options were Daniel Fast friendly (just imagine the typical conference junk...yuck!)  I just couldn't see how I was going to be able to keep my energy level up during the trip without food in my system.   I'll will definitely give the fast another try when I'm back home and can prepare my own meals. 

Another thing that makes staying healthy on the road (especially for business trips) difficult is that your sleep schedule is usually jacked up. While it was a productive and fun trip,  I was running around like a mad women and only getting about 4-5 hours of sleep per night.  There lots of research around how people who don't get eight hours of sleep on average weigh more than those who do. It annoys me when people brag about grinding so hard they don't sleep.  I don't think that's anything to be proud of.  Get your butt in the bed. 

Anyway, I can't wait to board this plane in a bit---please believe I will be all the way knocked out.  After all, I'll need to rest up for the intense workout I will be putting  myself through as soon as I get home.