As you know, I spent almost the last week on the road, and prior to that, a week moving, and now, still not quite moved into our own place. Can I just tell you how much I’m dying to cook in my own kitchen again? It feels like it has been forever!

Staying healthy on the road, or while traveling isn’t always easy, and it certainly isn’t always perfect, but it’s worth it!

There are times when you get up too early to workout (hello 4:30 am!). There are times when the only options are fast food. There are times when you are stuck in a small town and dinner options are limited to chinese or pizza. But there are also times when you can fit in a great workout. There are times when you can eat a delicious, healthy meal. And there are times when being healthy just comes naturally.

Here are my favorite tips for healthy living while traveling (some of which I just learned on this last trip!)

• Pack healthy snacks to munch on! We brought kale chips (a ridiculous four bags), apples, peanut butter, nuts, dark chocolate, roasted seaweed and more!

• Bring a water bottle and re-fill it where you can. This saves money and the environment! (Hint: hotel fitness centers usually have a good water source)
• Ask the restaurants what their veggie is (they don’t always advertise it) and get a side of it with your meal if it doesn’t come with one. I had a buffalo burger while we were in South Dakota – I didn’t eat the bun, I ordered coleslaw with it and then got a side of the veggie. It was a great meal.
• Oatmeal and peanut butter (or greek yogurt) is a great way to start out the day and can be eaten on the road. I packed oatmeal + flax in plastic baggies then got hot water and a cup from gas stations.

• If you do stop for fast food – split a meal!
• Bring your favorite tea bags – I was so glad I had my favorite tea for the trip – again, hot water is typically free.
• Probiotics – I always take them, but traveling can mess with your system even more than normal, so taking probiotics was/is a must!
• Workout – figure out how it will work best for you. There were times on our trip that using the fitness center was best and there were times, when a hike was exercise for the day. The Nike Training app also came in really handy and was a great switch up from the usual cardio and weights.

Last Tuesday, bright and early the Taster and I set out on our journey to California.

Starting in Wisconsin, we journeyed through Minnesota, South Dakota,Wyoming, Utah, Nevada and finally, California.

We experienced temperatures ranging from 95 to 30 and then back to 75 and sunny (LA).

We drove a lot.

But it was a blast.

We saw the black hills.

We saw Mt Rushmore.

We ate an amazing meal in Salt Lake City. (Thanks Janetha for the recommendation)

We stayed at a ski resort in Southern Utah. Mountains and snow!

We hiked at Zion National Park.

We went to Vegas.

And we ended up just where we are supposed to be. LA.

 Speaking of LA, I’m now in a different time zone. Would you guys prefer that I continue posting at 8am central time or doesn’t it make any difference? Let me know!