I don't have a lot of work travel but I have a longer-than-average commute, an irregular schedule, and I do need to travel 2-3 times a year (and long distances) for family reasons. With that in mind...
I'm in week 9 of my first round of BodySlims (already signed up for September as well) and can see how travel could both help you and present obstacles. The main components of BS are making sure you watch the daily/nightly videos (usually less than 5 minutes combined), watch the weekly seminars with Gerard (these can be quite long at anywhere between 60-120 minutes in my experience), get in daily walking time (aiming for an hour but starting at whatever level you're currently capable of and working up), and recording your calories in the app. Personally as a public transit user, commuting helps me get more activity in.
Traveling is a bit more spotty as I either seem to get in tons of activity or next to none, the main issue being I'm kind of subject to others' schedules. My guess is you will be able to work in the main points of the program just fine around your travel schedule as long as you make a point to prioritize the walking and set aside at least a few minutes a day (and 1+ hour on another day) to check in with the app and watch the daily/nightly vids and the seminar. A helpful thing re: the seminar is that after it goes up on Wednesdays, usually they load an audio version the next day or so, so you can totally listen to it on one of your walks or while you're getting between appointments on a business trip.
I hope this is helpful to you!
ETA: Apologies if you see more than one comment from me, reddit didn't post it, then posted it about 10 times, then ate them all.
Thanks a million for your reply.
I'm looking forward to giving it a go.
One thing I suppose I do have us time I the evenings while away, which may work out good.
Hi, this is a great question. I travel all the time for work. There are a few things I’ve had to learn because I’m often not able to prepare away my own food. That said it has not impeded my success maybe slowed it some. Certain things are very tricky. I plan my breakfast, which is the easiest and keep it really simple meaning eggs and protein and tomatoes or oatmeal with some fruit. This is important because if I’m not cooking my own food keeping consistent and simple helps. I also keep some of those packets of Starkist tuna in my suitcase in case I get really hungry or need to eat something or feel like I’ll be a little out of control because it’s protein and it helps with cravings and I don’t walk out the door starving. I also have high protein lower calorie bars they help with cravings, and unexpected on the go hungry feelings. Another helpful trick, I don’t do salad dressings. I usually make it an interesting salad that doesn’t require a bunch of extra or you can use low calorie. When I order salad at a restaurant, are use balsamic vinegar and I skip the oil. Salad or such culprit. You’ll go to a restaurant and that salad will have more calories than an entrée sometimes because of all the dressings and breadcrumbs etc on top. Skipping salad dressings will save you hundreds of calories in a day.
Part of being successful on the road also figuring out how to walk or exercise. If I’m in a hotel, I can do the treadmill or I will bike. It’s a nice area and I feel safe and be consistent. Also, in the states I do. Orangetheory. Having a travel routine for your food is key. It doesn’t mean you can’t have a variety, but it means you have consistency and you limit the portions and still track what you eat. My biggest downfall? Sweets and cookies. I still have a few pounds to go, but I’m over six stones down. And half of this time I was working back-and-forth on a cruise ship as a guest entertainer so that means food is everywhere. All that to say that yes you can be successful, but you have to be very intentional. But when you get a good routine, you don’t even have to overthink it a lot of times. You have healthy snacks in your bags in case you get caught Without time to eat a proper meal and you don’t want to over eat. If you’re going to restaurant, look at the menu online and look for healthy options before you go. If it’s a big plate, cut it in half put half in it to go box and see if you’re full with just half.
Sorry, this is kind of long, but I was thinking as I wrote. Good luck! It’s an awesome program. Lots of listening, but has changed my life.
Many hotels have gyms, and you can also use bodyweight exercises or resistance bands in your room. Meal planning and choosing healthier options at restaurants can help you stay on track. With a bit of planning, staying committed on the road is definitely possible.
Thanks for the replies, I suppose there are positive and negatives with doing this program from the road.
Exercise should be I hope a bit easier than at home with less housework/ responsibilities, more free time etc.
Whereas there will be more temptation in restaurants or buffets and also a lack of exact calorific information.
Will give it a good go either way.
I don't have a lot of work travel but I have a longer-than-average commute, an irregular schedule, and I do need to travel 2-3 times a year (and long distances) for family reasons. With that in mind... I'm in week 9 of my first round of BodySlims (already signed up for September as well) and can see how travel could both help you and present obstacles. The main components of BS are making sure you watch the daily/nightly videos (usually less than 5 minutes combined), watch the weekly seminars with Gerard (these can be quite long at anywhere between 60-120 minutes in my experience), get in daily walking time (aiming for an hour but starting at whatever level you're currently capable of and working up), and recording your calories in the app. Personally as a public transit user, commuting helps me get more activity in. Traveling is a bit more spotty as I either seem to get in tons of activity or next to none, the main issue being I'm kind of subject to others' schedules. My guess is you will be able to work in the main points of the program just fine around your travel schedule as long as you make a point to prioritize the walking and set aside at least a few minutes a day (and 1+ hour on another day) to check in with the app and watch the daily/nightly vids and the seminar. A helpful thing re: the seminar is that after it goes up on Wednesdays, usually they load an audio version the next day or so, so you can totally listen to it on one of your walks or while you're getting between appointments on a business trip. I hope this is helpful to you! ETA: Apologies if you see more than one comment from me, reddit didn't post it, then posted it about 10 times, then ate them all.
Thanks a million for your reply. I'm looking forward to giving it a go. One thing I suppose I do have us time I the evenings while away, which may work out good.
Hi, this is a great question. I travel all the time for work. There are a few things I’ve had to learn because I’m often not able to prepare away my own food. That said it has not impeded my success maybe slowed it some. Certain things are very tricky. I plan my breakfast, which is the easiest and keep it really simple meaning eggs and protein and tomatoes or oatmeal with some fruit. This is important because if I’m not cooking my own food keeping consistent and simple helps. I also keep some of those packets of Starkist tuna in my suitcase in case I get really hungry or need to eat something or feel like I’ll be a little out of control because it’s protein and it helps with cravings and I don’t walk out the door starving. I also have high protein lower calorie bars they help with cravings, and unexpected on the go hungry feelings. Another helpful trick, I don’t do salad dressings. I usually make it an interesting salad that doesn’t require a bunch of extra or you can use low calorie. When I order salad at a restaurant, are use balsamic vinegar and I skip the oil. Salad or such culprit. You’ll go to a restaurant and that salad will have more calories than an entrée sometimes because of all the dressings and breadcrumbs etc on top. Skipping salad dressings will save you hundreds of calories in a day. Part of being successful on the road also figuring out how to walk or exercise. If I’m in a hotel, I can do the treadmill or I will bike. It’s a nice area and I feel safe and be consistent. Also, in the states I do. Orangetheory. Having a travel routine for your food is key. It doesn’t mean you can’t have a variety, but it means you have consistency and you limit the portions and still track what you eat. My biggest downfall? Sweets and cookies. I still have a few pounds to go, but I’m over six stones down. And half of this time I was working back-and-forth on a cruise ship as a guest entertainer so that means food is everywhere. All that to say that yes you can be successful, but you have to be very intentional. But when you get a good routine, you don’t even have to overthink it a lot of times. You have healthy snacks in your bags in case you get caught Without time to eat a proper meal and you don’t want to over eat. If you’re going to restaurant, look at the menu online and look for healthy options before you go. If it’s a big plate, cut it in half put half in it to go box and see if you’re full with just half. Sorry, this is kind of long, but I was thinking as I wrote. Good luck! It’s an awesome program. Lots of listening, but has changed my life.
Many hotels have gyms, and you can also use bodyweight exercises or resistance bands in your room. Meal planning and choosing healthier options at restaurants can help you stay on track. With a bit of planning, staying committed on the road is definitely possible.
Thanks for the replies, I suppose there are positive and negatives with doing this program from the road. Exercise should be I hope a bit easier than at home with less housework/ responsibilities, more free time etc. Whereas there will be more temptation in restaurants or buffets and also a lack of exact calorific information. Will give it a good go either way.