After getting a solid diet plan down (I recommend reading my last blog Aesthetically Eating before reading this one), you may be wondering what to do when you have interferences to your schedule, traveling, for example. The main problem is getting all of your meals in cleanly (by cleanly I am referring to healthy and on track with your diet!).

My first piece of advice is simply making good choices. At a fast food restaurant and see the health-conscious menu? Use it! Believe it or not, some fast food restaurants have nutritious meals! For example, try McDonald’s classic grilled chicken sandwich. It is high in protein, low in calories!…and pretty delish.

When looking at a menu, choose steamed or grilled over fried. Choose lean meats like chicken and fish over steak and pork. Get your sauces and dressings on the side or not at all! A good meal to get is an appetizer of lean meat and a side salad – low in calories.

Another thing you can do is buy meal replacement bars. These are healthy and easy for travelling. Just pack a couple in your carry-on and take them instead of eating out!

Also, here’s a list of foods you can buy without needing a fridge:

Fruit
dry oats
brown rice cakes
whey powder
tuna/chicken cans
tuna/salmon pouches
Ezekiel bread
Protein Bars
ready-to-drink protein shakes
soy snacks

The most important peiece of advice, however, is to just try! You are not going to be able to eat like you are used to, that’s the truth. But make and effort and you’ll get close! I was just on vacation for 12 days and I followed these rules, and I felt great!

Good luck!