beachbabe, I too travel quite a bit for work. It's hard to stay on plan, but it can be done.
First thing I do is pack snacks to take with me. I usually take protein water drink mixes, snack packs of nuts, individually wrapped cheese snacks, whole grain crackers, hard boiled eggs, a bag of raw veggies, individual hummus, pouches of tuna, South Beach bars (this is the only time I eat these, because I binge on them at home). In a pinch I can make a meal out of this stuff. The eggs, cheese, and veggies will keep for a day or two out of the fridge, unless it's hot weather. I am never sure about the hummus, I have had to throw it away at security once, but other times it's passed no problem. I can stick in in my ziploc bag with my toiletries if it's small enough.
Second, I don't eat out unless I have to. I can usually find a grocery store or Super Walmart or Target near where I am staying. I pick up some waters, V8s, sugar free applesauce, or I can buy a lunch or dinner there - there's usually individually packaged veggies and dip or hummus, salads, etc.
If I have to eat out, or I want to go out with a group, I start with a salad, then I can usually find something on the menu - steak, fish, or chicken and steamed veggies, soup, shrimp cocktail. Nobody usually notices or looks at me strangely. If they did, so what? I eat what I want.
The hardest part for me is breakfast. I have trained myself to eat a hearty breakfast every day. Hotel breakfasts usually stink. If I'm lucky they will have an omelet bar. If not, there is usually nothing whole grain. One time all they had I could eat was apples, scrambled eggs, and skim milk. The milk was sour, and the eggs were powdered and crunchy! I learned that day to always make sure I had a protein bar on hand.
It takes some planning and commitment, but you can do it!
Last edited by Schmoodle; 01-24-2009 at 10:02 AM.
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