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Good morning!I just started CNS 2 weeks ago and so far so good! My results to date have been great (lost 4.6# in the orientation phase, as well as 1/2" off my waist and 1/2" off my hips) and I do not want to back track. I know travelling in general may slow things down as I won't be on my schedule or eating fully my foods, but I would like to stay on track as much as possible. My question is how other CNS'ers handle traveling. Over the course of the next week, I will be travelling (by plane) for both business and pleasure. I am looking for any tips regarding hitting your fat intake and also exercising. First regarding food. So far I have packed a bag of raw almonds, protein powder packets and a 3 oz. travel bottle that I put MCT oil in (I can also do 1 for coconut oil). I have also made and froze the Almond Scones and Hazelnut Cookies from the book that I plan to bring. Is there anything else that you bring with you that helps you stay on track? Staying low carb should not be a problem nor getting adequate protein. But hitting my fat intake is what concerns me most.Secondly, exercise. Typically I do olympic lifting and crossfit, as well as other various support lifting. I will not have access to weights or a xfit gym in the locations I am going. My typical "go-to" for exercise while on the road is running (3-4 miles). Is this ok? I am the type of person that needs to do some sort of physical activity or I start to get really cranky 🙂 Do you think that if I go for a run instead of lifting it will be ok?TIA for any tips, tricks, advice, etc...
1) Take some Ziploc bags or containers that have either grilled chicken and/or grilled beef patties. I do that all the time.2) How many times during the week do you run? http://athlete.io/5343/why-women-should-not-run/
It was a bit easier for me last week when I was on vacation because we stayed with my sister-in-law and had access to a kitchen. I bought some foods with me and also bought things when I was there. I didn't find it a problem getting in fats since I eat more protein than fat (in grams). I found it difficult to get more protein than fat on the days I was driving. I could have made a few better choices but Starbucks took care of the fat with the hwc in my coffee. We stopped at a fast food place for lunch and I got a grilled chicken club swich (bacon/cheese) and tossed the bun. On the way home I had cooked an Italian sausage before I left plus my coffee and chose to not eat/drink more than the 3 cups of coffee I had with me and just waited til I got home to eat (then stopped by again for grilled chicken clubs…two of them..no bun).Also I agree with Tex on the running. Either do HIIT intervals or walk. I walked on my vacation. Walking is good and your body needs some off days sometimes.
Tex,As a general rule, I don't run. But when I travel, it has typically been my "go-to" because I need to do something and quite frankly, it can be done anywhere with minimal packing requirements. I can certainly do HIIT instead of straight running, and even go for walks instead of running. But without access to weights or a gym, it is an easy option. I can also do body weight stuff (push ups, sit ups, burpees, air squats) and make up my own mini-wods. I am guessing this is the better option?
Body weight stuff can be okay. I'm just curious, what's the reason you don't have access to weights?
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