Battling Holiday Pudge on the RoadThe scales don't lie; I've put on a few pounds this holiday season. It all started with a tasty Thanksgiving back home and has snowballed as party after party overflows with intoxicating spirits and bursts with divine treats. I fear that there's no end in sight since I'm heading to Wine Country this Christmas. Luckily I have a few tricks up my sleeve.
As an avid foodie, maniac fitness buff, and wide-eyed traveler, I keep a few sites handy to ensure that my exercise regime doesn't screech to a halt when I leave home. By the way, eating less on vacation doesn't even cross my mind--that's crazy talk!
Back to working out: It's amazing what amenities airports have nowadays. Not only are there airport spas, but there are also airport gyms. A similar trend's been catching on at hotels too, as reported in the New York Times article entitled "Hotels Tone up Their Treadmills." If I were really off my rocker I could be working up a sweat 24/7!
Often I stay at smaller inns or sometimes with friends, which means I need a backup plan. When I'm looking for running routes, I check www.americanrunning.org and www.runtheplanet.com. For something a bit different, I go pool hopping, so www.swimmersguide.com comes in handy. Other times, lifting weights and zoning out on an elliptical sounds appealing, and that's when I check out IHRSA's website or www.fitforbusiness.com.
Hopefully with info like this at my fingertips, I won't have to find myself a pair of maternity pants like Joey did when Brad Pitt guest-starred on the Thanksgiving episode of Friends (#9).
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I follow the Cuzin' Eddie diet this time of year:
- Eggnog
- Lime jello
- Turkey neck
- Sweet potatoes
USA Today had a great article on airport spas, too. Another on-the-road workout tip: take a jump rope with you! It's easy to pack and can be a quick way to get your blood pumping.
i'm trying to psyche myself up for jogging while away next week (not necessarily my favorite form of exercise). though, the cuzin' eddie diet listed above sounds slightly more appealing... thanks for the other tips!
The www.runtheplanet.com site is great. Thanks for the tip! I just moved to a new city and wanted info on where to run. The posts were informative and gave lots of options from many different perspectives. Check it out.
Cuzin' Eddie is from Christmas Vacation, right? Just checking. Seriously though, I have packed on a few pounds with all the traveling I've done lately. I'm going to start bringing nuts and dried fruit to curb hunger during delays (pulled pork sandwiches at DFW and lattes at Newark are no longer considered OK snacks for me).
I got quite a workout over the holidays myself trying to find an available electrical outlet at DFW on the Friday before Christmas.
They were all being used by travelers playing World of Warcraft while waiting for their flights!