kick it to the Carb!

New Orleans has been on my travel bucket for almost as long as I can remember thanks to Anne Rice and Sherrilyn Kenyon. I mean what 90s goth/punk/alt kid didn't dream of wandering the French Quarter in search of vampires? So when my company announced our conference was in New Orleans I knew I needed to stay a few extra days and take a real vacation in the city I knew I was going to love.  I had three rules for my 10 day getaway, the same three rules I always have when I am traveling.  1. Have at least one nutrient dense, protein shake once per day  2. Hit my protein numbers 3. Drink a gallon of water I hit all my goals, only missing my water intake on one of the days but something about New Orleans did not agree with my body. I spent most of the trip feeling lethargic, dizzy and nauseous. Many of these symptoms stuck with me even after getting home. My best guess is that the combination of food I wasn't used to and the different climate wreaked havo...

I have been enjoying New Orleans these past few days and thought I would share some of my travel tips for having fun and enjoying the trip without beating yourself up about straying from your usual nutrition and fitness routine. Firstly if you are on vacation, loosen up and have some fun. A few days of indulgence won't wreck your progress but if this is a business trip or travel that you would rather not stray to far from your routine here are some tips I follow to both enjoy myself and stay on track. Fitness: Sight See: You may not have time or want to hit the gym but walking around, and climbing those stairs, hills and rises still counts as a workout. So get seeing and get moving. Hit your hotel gym. It may not have your usual equipment but something is better than nothing. Especially if working out is your stress reliever. Run: You can pretty much do this anywhere and it is a great way to get in some sightseeing or scoop places to explore later  See if you gym has any ...