5 Top Tips for Healthy Travelling
After doing a recent Q & A on my Instagram story, it is clear to me that you guys really want to know how I stuck to a routine whilst travelling for the past seven weeks.
Over the years I have come to realise that it is the small things that keep me in check. It is daily movement, affirmations and gratitude. I used to think routine only meant hard sessions at the gym and eating super clean, but in fact that isn’t sustainable over a long period of time. Routine is about implementing small changes every day to better yourself in the future.
These are my 5 tips I use to maintain a healthy lifestyle wherever I may be in the in world.
1.Daily movement
I chose the word movement because this can be interpreted in any way that suits you. Most days, I would walk 10km without even realising. I love getting lost in new cities, there isn’t a better way to immerse yourself in a new culture. Next time you’re about to order a taxi, think about walking – you may even find a hidden spot!
When I was in Mykonos, we would dance the night away. Movement doesn’t have to be weight sessions or runs, it just needs to keep your body mobile - have fun with it!
2. Always order extra veggies
For 7 weeks straight I ate out at restaurants, indulging and enjoying the food that each country had to offer. However, I always made sure to order an extra side of salad or roasted vegetables. I believe moderation is the key to a healthy diet. By ordering some extra veg, you are getting important nutrients as well as filling up on the good stuff.
3. A 10-minute workout is better than no workout at all!
I used to have this mindset that if I didn’t have a whole hour dedicated to a session, it wasn’t worth training at all. If I'd stuck to this, I wouldn’t have completed any workouts during the duration of my trip.
I stuck to a 10-minute ab workout through the 7 weeks. There really isn’t an excuse for 10-minutes of movement, and I definitely noticed both the mental and physical benefits from sticking to this routine.
4. Practice gratitude
Practicing gratitude has been scientifically proven to improve your general well-being, therefore grateful people prioritise their overall health more than others.
Every night before bed I practice gratitude, and this healthy habit continued during my entire trip. Even after late nights in Barcelona, I ensured to write 10 things I was grateful for. I also love this practice because it’s a written diary of so many memorable moments that I can always look back on.
5. Practice “you” time
When we are around people all the time, it is normal to experience social fatigue. Personally, my social batteries get emptied pretty quickly and the best way to recharge them is by having some alone time. Most mornings I made sure to go for a walk and listen to a podcast. Even just 30 minutes by myself each day allowed me to be more present and show up as my best self.
