Staying Healthy On the Go: Navigating Glucose Levels During Travel Without the Junk Food Slump

Hey there, and welcome back to The Glucose Glow Up Blog! Today, I’m taking you along on a recent weekend trip and sharing my strategies for sticking to health goals on the road. Whether you’re heading to a new city, a hiking trail, or even a waterpark, staying healthy can be challenging with fast food on every corner. But with a little planning and flexibility, you can avoid the slump that comes from relying on quick and easy options. So let’s dive into how I managed to balance the fun with my health goals on our adventure-filled weekend!

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In this episode, I’m sharing how I balanced staying healthy while enjoying a weekend full of hiking and waterpark fun. I’ll walk you through how I prepped meals and snacks, what we actually ate, and how I navigated the less-than-healthy options at the park. If you’re looking for tips on how to stick to your goals while traveling, without sacrificing the fun, this episode is for you!

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1. My Game Plan for Traveling: The “Prep Ahead” Strategy

Before we even hit the road, I knew a bit of planning would help me feel good during the trip, without relying on whatever was available when we got hungry. For our weekend of hiking and waterpark fun, I prepped the night before, packing up a cooler and a few essentials to keep us going.

What I Packed

Here’s a rundown of some of the snacks and ingredients I brought along:

• Mini Perfect Bars for a quick energy boost
• Almond butter and Dave’s Killer Bread English muffins
• True Lemon drink packets for flavoring water
• Simple Mills almond flour crackers
• Deli meat, Siggi’s yogurt, and eggs for easy meals
• Apple cinnamon steel-cut oatmeal for a balanced breakfast

We had a small kitchen at our stay, so I prepped taco meat, veggies, and organic greens in advance. I even made sandwiches to avoid last-minute fast food runs. Prepping ahead made such a difference and helped us stay on track with our food goals.

2. How the Trip Went: Executing the Plan

Once we hit the road, the prep work paid off. We started with a picnic lunch to fuel up for hiking, then settled in at the hotel where we could heat up our pre-made nachos instead of ordering in. I loved that we didn’t have to choose between convenience and health—and it felt so good knowing we’d skip that post-junk food slump.

3. Meals and Snacks on the Go: Making It Work

Our breakfast routine on the first morning included eggs, yogurt, and oatmeal, with fresh strawberries we picked up along the way. For lunch, we finished off the nachos before an early dinner at a local pizza spot. I balanced the pizza with a side salad, showing that little adjustments help you enjoy indulgent meals while staying on track.

The next day, we enjoyed our breakfast routine again, then packed wraps, muffins, and snacks for another adventure-filled day at the waterpark. When we got home, instead of going for drive-thru, I swung by a grocery store and picked up some quick, healthier options. A favorite? Breakfast-for-dinner with Kodiak waffles, cauliflower hashbrowns, and raspberries.

4. Observations While Traveling: Navigating the Waterpark’s “Food Desert”

One thing that stood out during our time at the waterpark was how limited the food choices were. Options were mostly fast food: chicken tenders, nachos, pretzels, and sugary drinks. It was a reminder of how tricky it can be to find healthy options in some places. Knowing I had healthier snacks and meals prepped helped me stay on track, and I felt great for it!

Final Takeaway: Travel Doesn’t Have to Derail Your Health Goals

This trip showed me that a bit of planning and flexibility can go a long way in keeping you energized and balanced. You don’t need to be strict or stress over every choice; it’s about finding the right mix of indulgence and healthy choices that make you feel good during and after your trip. So next time you’re packing for a getaway, consider these tips to keep yourself fueled and ready for adventure!

Do you have any favorite tips for staying healthy while traveling? Let me know—I’d love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by The Glucose Glow Up Blog, and here’s to staying healthy and feeling great on every trip!