Today I heard someone say it is too hard to go Paleo because they travel all the time for work and they have to eat out and aren't near their gym to workout.
I argued that you can still be Paleo while traveling you just need to learn how to order food differently. Ask that bread not be brought to the table, or if you are dining with others just don't eat it! We are adults and we CAN say no. If the dish comes with potatoes, rice or some other grain ask for extra vegetables instead. Have a glass of wine, but don't order dessert.
Another trick is to bring along Paleo snacks while traveling and have some before going out to eat. You can also order a salad before your meal so you won't be tempted by the bread. Ask for the waiter to bring the bread when they bring your salad.
In the airport, or if all you have is a 7-11, you can find suitable snacks to tie you over. There is beef jerky, nuts, water. Some places even have hard boiled eggs, bananas, and oranges. Lara bars are a decent snack with very few ingredients and no sugar or junk of any kind. Skip the energy drinks and get a cup of coffee (not the frilly, frothy, sugary kind), a real cup of coffee or espresso.
As for the workout, no gym is required, but most hotels have them these days! You can do some stair sprints in the stairwell of your hotel. Push-Ups, Sit Ups, Squats, Lunges, Planks and Burpees can be done anywhere and are a great body weight workout. I pack my jump rope when I travel and find a hard surface to jump on. There are some great Tabata timer apps out there that you can download onto your phone. You can program them for a great workout.
There really is no excuse. You can find healthy paleo fare just about anywhere and you can exercise just about anywhere too. You just have to WANT to be healthy and make a committment to do it!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
New recipe posted
I just posted a new recipe for stuffed peppers on the recipe tab. It is one of our family favorites!
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