Stay Fit and Avoid Weight Gain While Traveling
By: Adam Campbell and Melissa Gotthardt
- The Airport Expands Your Gut
- The Flight Makes You a Blimp
- Working Out is Hard Work
- The Hotel "Gym" is a Joke
- Booze? You Lose
- Minibars Create a Mega-You
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Minibars Create a Mega-You
Solve the problem: Sabotage the system. Make room service and that damnable fridge work for you, instead of against you.
Don't open the room-service menu. "You're more likely to eat what you should if you're not sidetracked by a slew of exotic choices," says Elizabeth Somer, R.D., author of Food and Mood. Instead, simply order a grilled chicken breast, salmon steak, or sirloin with a side of steamed vegetables. "They'll be happy to make it for you."
Make a preemptive order. Once you've settled in, place an order for a plain turkey sandwich, no chips, with the mayonnaise on the side. Then tuck it away in the refrigerator in case you feel the need to feed later that night (or don't have time to stop for breakfast the next morning).
Create your own minibar. Ask the concierge for directions to the nearest convenience store and pick up easy-to-eat-foods like yogurt, fruit, and lunchmeat. When you shop for your own snacks, you'll be more likely to choose them over the ones supplied by the hotel.