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Home » Lifestyle » How to Stay Healthy While Traveling

How to Stay Healthy While Traveling

By: Liz  /  Published: April 10, 2019  /  Updated: October 31, 2019  /   Leave a comment

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How to stay healthy while traveling. This post was sponsored by Adidas. All opinions are my own.

Part of how to stay healthy while traveling includes things like drinking water, sanitizing all the things and having the right medicine on hand should you get sick, but I talked about all those health must do’s before, so today I’m taking a different approach to the subject.

How to Stay Healthy While Traveling

How to Stay Healthy While Traveling

Pace yourself.

I used to be the kind of person who would go, go, go from sunrise to way past sundown. I wanted to see, do and experience everything, so I crammed my itinerary full of activities. Looking back, I’m pretty sure it stressed out the entire family as they tried to keep up with my schedule. Nowadays, I plan a little, wing it a little and always build in chill time (and maybe even a nap).

Balance indulgence.

One of the best parts of vacationing is eating, but it’s so easy to go overboard and fall completely off the wagon. It can also send your digestive system into a tizzy, so try to maintain some semblance of your normal eating routine.

Try to balance a heavy dinner with a light salad lunch, skip the sweet cocktail and have water instead, or have that burger you’ve been craving but substitute fresh steamed veggies for french fries.

Choose at least one activity a day that gets you moving.

It’s totally fine to spend the day lounging by the pool or at the beach, but add in an early morning or evening bike ride, go kayaking with a friend, walk along a public art trail and take the stairs rather than the elevator to ensure your body gets some exercise every day. If you can alternate lazy days with more active days, all the better!

A group of people riding bikes on a sandy beach

Keep your feet happy.

There’s always more walking than you realize whether you’re sightseeing, thrill-riding or just shopping. Most of us aren’t used to being on our feet hour after hour for days on end. Think carefully about which shoes you wear, and choose a pair that will keep your feet happy all day long.

The Adidas sneakers I’m wearing were a dream right out of the box. I can wear them all day long without pinches, blisters or pain. I love them because they’re comfy but also super cute!

A woman wearing Adidas sneakers

Do something unexpected.

When you experience something new and exciting, it can lead to pure joy, and a burst of happiness helps reduce stress and lower blood pressure. 

A woman holding sun conyers

Build in time for an actual workout.

It doesn’t have to be a five-mile run or even a visit to the fitness center. It can be as simple as grabbing your favorite pair of workout tights and doing yoga in your hotel room. 

A lady doing yoga

Get plenty of sleep.

A strange bed, outdoor lights and hallway noises can make it hard to settle in and go to sleep when away from home, but there are a few things you can do to make it better.

Ask for a quiet hotel room away from elevator dings and city traffic. 

Wear an eye mask to block obnoxious light and wear ear plugs to block the sound of loud TVs, conversations and doors slamming. Even a simple pair of foam earplugs makes an enormous difference, but I still hear my phone alarm go off in the morning.

Give yourself a buffer day.

Schedule your return home early enough to give yourself a full day to catch up on sleep, laundry, grocery shopping and mentally switch gears from vacay mode to work mode. Taking a mini-vacation from your vacation ensures your body rests 

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Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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  1. Kiwi says

    April 12, 2019 at 7:47 pm

    I make sure when I am traveling to keep active. I like to walk as much as I can because it lets me explore the city more.

    Reply
  2. REESA LEWANDOWSKI says

    April 11, 2019 at 8:37 pm

    Staying healthy is so hard when you travel! A lot of times I feel so awful when I travel because I eat awful or different.

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  3. Ruth I says

    April 11, 2019 at 10:07 am

    These are great tips! We were like that before, traveling for 3 days and exploring as much as we can. But now we try to add more days and really enjoy the rest and place.

    Reply
  4. Catalina says

    April 11, 2019 at 1:35 am

    Great tips! I always interrupt my diet or my daily workout when travelling. These tips could be a valid alternative!

    Reply
  5. Aubrey says

    April 11, 2019 at 1:13 am

    That’s the worst thing ever when you get sick and feel yuck on a vacation. Good ideas.

    Reply
  6. Krystal says

    April 10, 2019 at 9:45 pm

    I haven’t worn adidas in a minute! They used to be my go to! I’ll look for them!

    Reply
  7. Amy Desrosiers says

    April 10, 2019 at 6:33 pm

    I love Adidas sneakers too! They are so classic and stylish! I love these tips and my, my are you flexible!

    Reply
  8. Brianne Tursi Manz says

    April 10, 2019 at 5:29 pm

    Staying healthy while traveling is always a challenge. So much good food, and, if you’re visiting with family, drinks may be available as well. Your tips are excellent advice.

    Reply
  9. Jonna says

    April 10, 2019 at 5:06 pm

    Balancing staying healthy while traveling seems so daunting, but these are some pretty easy tips that even I can incorporate. By making small changes, I won’t have to battle the pounds after the trip!!

    Reply
  10. Kerrie Mendoza says

    April 10, 2019 at 3:56 pm

    I have to admit: overindulging is way too easy to do on vacation or while traveling on business. I do like the thought of doing something that gets you moving. I think these are all excellent tips.

    Reply
  11. Stacie says

    April 10, 2019 at 11:40 am

    These are great tips. I love that you included having good footwear, too. Being healthy means being pain-free, and that means you HAVE TO HAVE good shoes.

    Reply
  12. Maureen @ Wisconsin Mommy says

    April 10, 2019 at 11:39 am

    These are some great tips. It seems like I always get sick after I get home from a trip. I’m going to see if I can change that!!

    Reply

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