Getting ready to go on a 3 week vacation with a lot of driving, visiting relatives, sightseeing, and two all-day plane trips. I totally need your tips for staying on plan!!
I am worried about a few things:
1) I count calories on sparkpeople, and I am bringing my laptop but I know I won't always have internet access. I guess I can try a keep a running total in my head and bring a calorie booklet with me. Is there a good source/small book of calories in restaurant chains?
2) It's not just me... its other adults and children. When travelling I can pack *some* meals/snacks in a cooler (suggestions please? and where to eat?) but I know they are going to want to stop and go in someplace to dine on occasion.
3) I'll be staying with relatives who I have not seen in ages and I do not feel comfortable telling them I "need" specific foods (especially since there will be 12-25 or more people there at times) so I am gonna have to make do with what they have... maybe bring some veggies with me or something. Rather remote area, not many stores, limited access to groceries.
4) What on earth am I going to do about my exercise??? I mean honestly, I can make due with the food... very small portions if nothing else... but the exercise is my BIG worry. Right now I use my exercise bike 30 min/day, strength train 2x/week, take walks. I have bad knees so I can't do lunges or squats or anything that impacts the knees. I can't bring my weights on this trip. What the heck will I do while travelling? All I can think of is the walking and some hiking. But on days when I am driving 5 hours, or staying at someone's house who has NO exercise equiptment, what can I do? I am really nervous about this. I don't want to slip back into NOT exercising. Any help with this is appreciated!
Thanks so much guys!