How to Stay Healthy on the Road
- By Jessica Elmore
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- 22 May, 2018
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Staying healthy on the road can be difficult. When you’re thrown out of your routine, bad habits start to creep in, especially those related to diet and exercise. Excessive sugar and fatigue can deplete your immune system, and you run the risk of contracting one of those persistent colds that just won’t go away. It’s important to stay healthy on the road, and it’s easier to do so if you plan ahead. Here are some easy ways to maintain your health as you travel:
- Carry a water bottle. A water bottle is an essential item to pack for any trip. Carrying the bottle helps you remember to stay hydrated. Drinking water helps you wake up in the morning and will aid in eliminating snacking due to boredom or fatigue.
- Eat breakfast. It can be difficult to remember to grab breakfast if you’re busy or waking up earlier than you usually do. Taking advantage of those continental breakfasts at the hotel–or grabbing something to go as you pick up your morning coffee–will help you maintain a steady level of energy throughout the day. It will even help your brain work better! Just make sure to grab some protein at breakfast so that you’re not just consuming carbs and empty calories.
- Stay away from sugar. Excessive sugar can be so tempting, especially if we’re feeling tired or worn out. However, it wears down our immune systems and depletes our energy levels. Often, sugar just isn’t worth it. If you’re tempted by sugar, try drinking water or eating a healthier food first. You may find that your craving goes away.
- Move, even for a little while. You may not know if your hotel has a gym or whether your plans for a jog outside will be rained out. However, studies have shown that every little bit of movement helps. Whether it’s taking the stairs instead of an elevator, or doing some jumping jacks and stretching in your hotel room, making a little extra effort to move each day will pay off in the long-term.
During the pandemic, thousands of pilots were offered early retirement packages in order to cut labor bills due to the lack of travel demand. Now that travel for pleasure and business is rebounding from the pandemic, approximately 14,000 flights in the US were recently cancelled or delayed due to the lack of pilots, carriers, and other staff.
