Eat right, travel light ;)

I feel like I'm ALWAYS traveling. Whether it's for a weekend trip, recent job interviews in Atlanta. On a jet plane going somewhere. A quick trip home to Tennessee. Or Mini vacations/ date days my boyfriend create, that usually include a theme park, or a beach... hours away. I am ALWAYS on the go, and keeping my bags packed. That is why I am not ashamed to call my self a gypsy.

But being on the go can not always be healthy. It is so easy when you're hungry to use traveling as an excuse to eat what you want. Fast food seems the best, or easiest option. But here are a few tips that help me when I'm traveling to : 1) save money and 2) remain healthy.

When my boyfriend and I are going to Hilton head for the day, It's a two hour road trip. And we know that with any beach, the price of food will be doubled. So we bring our own food. As for car snacks, this normally includes healthy almonds, mixed nuts, apples, special k bars, and things of that nature. We also LOVE these rice base chips for snacking on the beach.
The rice base allows your body to break it down faster and easier unlike complex carbs. Once you try them, I promise you'll be addicted ;) As for cold beverages ;) we also bring our own. plus NO ONE sells skinny margaritas that are actually skinny, so why not bring / sneak in the bottle yourself?

Also if you're traveling and MUST get fast food. They're are a few options. One includes chick-fil-a. Here is a list of their nutrients and menu options. The 8 piece nugget only contains 260 calories! Great for traveling and snacking in the car! Plus they only use all natural, no hormone or MSG. Here is a link to see more http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Food/Menu

I LOVE the chickfila fruit cup. It's filling, cheap, and a great breakfast.

I took this picture one morning while I was stuck in ATL traffic around a month ago, before a job interview. LOL I also drive a stick. So, if I can drive and eat healthy, so can you! The fruit always taste fresh. And it's extremely cheap.

Another option if you MUST eat fast food is the McDonald's egg mcmuffins for breakfast. I always get mine without cheese to save a few extra calories, but one contains 300 calories. For Lunch, their grilled chicken snack wraps with no cheese are also another healthy(ish) choice! I also LOVE McDonald's oatmeal. It is Huge, filling, cheap, low calorie, and I promise, it's delicious. Here is a picture I snapped while my boyfriend and I were on one of our many road trips. You may feel like a crazy person eating oatmeal while you're traveling but the results will be worth it. Plus, the best part? McDonald's serves oatmeal all day long!

Gas stations also have a huge variety of tempting, fattening things. One thing I'm obsessed with every time I travel is getting nuts at a gas station, or the air cheddar pop corn. An ENTIRE bag is 150 calories, and it's delicious. Not to mention it makes my 5 hour drive from South Carolina to (home ) in Tennessee, a lot less boring.

These are just a few options that can help you remain healthy while you're traveling. Airports have a wide variety of choices... just make sure you make the right one if you're trying to live a healthier life style or cut the pounds ;)

And for those of you who may think eating healthy is expensive... remember life is all about prioritizing and choices. This picture will help explain how you can make the decision to have healthy habits.

Thanks and happy Easter! He is risen!!!!

xxxx

-Courtney