Eating healthy when on the road

I am typing this from my comfy bed in my hotel room. I am on a whirlwind trip to Los Angeles with EA SPORTS Active working on an upcoming campaign. The details are top secret but believe me, this is a good one! I am only here overnight - I arrived yesterday and am leaving this afternoon. I’m not venturing far from the hotel but I’ve certainly learned a great deal while I’ve been here.

First, flying Delta there are some good options for eating. In coach there are healthy choice snack packs that include dried apricots, sahale snacks, chocolate chip cookies made with organic wheat flour (okay, not exactly healthy but the bit sized cookies can be a treat), hummus and pita chips. My seatmate Adam had the snack pack and I did try one of the mini-cookies, it was pretty good - thanks Adam! And speaking of Adam, I had the most pleasant trip with him as a travel partner. I generally don’t talk to people when I’m flying but Adam started a conversation with me by admiring all of my tech gadgets(iPhone, iPad and laptop) and we soon discovered we have a lot in common.

Anyhow, instead of a snackpack, I had fruit slices - apples and grapes. Before leaving home I’d also made my own trail mix and I snacked on that during the flight. When I arrived at the hotel I had a very rich meal - lobster and flounder served over a butternut squash custard and steamed veggies.  


I also indulged in a roll with truffle butter. The portions were small and although the food was rich, I figure a splurge every now and then is okay. I am however now convinced that I have to stick to wheat and gluten free eating. My body does not respond well at all and I spent a good half-hour after eating walking to settle my stomach after my meal.

This morning I’m having a great breakfast of steel cut oats, with raisins and brown sugar, fresh fruit, an egg (for protein) and chamomile tea. I really didn’t eat the egg, I was too full after eating the delicious oats. When I am at the photo shoot today I will also make healthy choices, I’ll be looking for fruit and water to drink. since I’m going to be with a professional athlete I’m sure there will be great food choices.

This week I ran 8 miles on Saturday and since I was trail running I wore my Saucony runners (my new ones haven’t arrived yet). I was hopeful that after putting on body glide and wearing my think Thorlo socks my blisters wouldn’t act up. I was wrong. My blister on my left foot flared up and my right did too but I ran despite the pain. When I got home my feet looked a mess. On twitter someone recommended 2nd skin blister treatment so I am waiting on my kit to arrive. This weekend I have 12 miles scheduled and it is the last long run before the Nike Half Marathon so I’d like to get it in!

Well, I guess I better get ready for the rest of my day. I can’t wait until I can tell you all about it!