My Road Trip and Healthy Travel Trips

My Road Trip and Healthy Travel Trips

Earlier this week Jason (my boyfriend) and I took a road trip to Southern BC for 3 days to go snowboarding. We do quite a bit of travelling around Western Canada, but this was an area I had never been before. We drove to Fernie, BC, making quite a few stops to sight see. 

As much as I love travel, it can really put a damper on the experience if I'm not feeling like my self. Not eating as healthy as usual, not moving for long periods of time, and the two can often result in constipation and feeling ill.. all these reasons can be distracting from your trip. Jet lag can also be an issue for longer trips and time changes. Preparation is key to feeling your best and making the most of your trip. Here is how I prepared for mine and what I brought with me;

 

Preparation;

• Bring a cooler
• If you are staying in a hotel, try to have a mini fridge, microwave, and kettle (or coffee pot, you can boil water in there too).
• Pack with you any dishes or cutlery you might need.
• Look in to the place(s) you are travelling to. If you are eating out seek out restaurants and cafes that offer healthy options. Look in to outdoor activities, yoga studios, or gym facilities, if you prefer.
• Stretch your legs every chance you get while travelling. If you stop for gas, coffee, or see something interesting to check out, get out and walk around/stretch.
• Bring magnesium citrate, just in case constipation occurs. It also helps with muscle aches and cramps.

Stay Hydrated;

Bring a water bottle and decaf tea bags.

 

Pack Healthy Snack and Meals;

If you have a little cooler that you can bring, it gives you many options!

Here is what I brought with us for this trip;

• Trail mix
• Fresh fruit; Apples, Bananas, and strawberries
• Fresh veggies (carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower) with hummus
• Olives
• Left overs from the night (I made THIS stir-fry, but with broccoli instead of Brussels)
• Cans of Amie's soups
• Banana Date and Walnut muffins
• Berries with plain yogurt and Qia
• Healthy cereal and almond milk
• Protein Bars

 

 

... and some photos from our trip :)

 

A stop to see a tree that is over 100 years old in Crowsnest Pass.

 

Another stop in Crowsnest Pass with an old mining building some ruins.

Town of Fernie.

The last day we went to Castle Mountain.

Castle Mountain, minutes after this picture we got pelted on with hail.