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Foolproof Guide to Staying Fit on Vacation

 

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Who struggles to stay on track while on vacation? Do you lose your motivation or end up making bad food choices because you are starving or lack healthy food options?

 I used to do the same thing! I would come home from vaca feeling sluggish – and none of my clothes fit, ugh! It is hard to stay on track but not impossible. Excited to share my foolproof guide to staying fit on vacation.

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Plan Ahead

Check the weather for your vacation destination. Pack appropriate workout clothes and shoes, including lightweight sneakers. My favorites right now are these On Running shoes – they feel weightless and are comfy and stylish!

 Book hotels based on whether they have a gym available or are close to a cycle class. This helps keep me accountable! 

Pack Fitness Gear

Pack resistance bands in your suitcase. The are light weight and an easy way to do a workout in my hotel room if there is no gym available.

Put these bands on  legs and do lunges or step side to side. Use the tube to squat and pull band apart for a good shoulder workout. The options are endless! I love resistance band workouts….click here for my fav one  to do while traveling.

Do Hotel Workouts

This workout comes in handy while traveling somewhere like the beach, where I know I might not be moving a lot during the day. Do this quick 15-minute routine in your  hotel room before heading out for the day to get your blood pumping.

Quick 15 Minute Hotel Workout

1 minute jumping jacks

20 Squats

20 walking lunges

20 push ups

20 plank holds

20 bicycle crunches

1 minute run in place

Do as many sets of these exercises as you can in 20 minutes!

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Walk as Much as You Can

Go for a morning sightseeing run or walk  around the city. This is a great way to learn about your new surroundings and keeps you in shape, especially if you plan to sit or relax the rest of the day. 

Andy and I recently visited Charleston, South Carolina, and did a walking tour with a guide – it was a perfect way to get in some exercise and check out all the cool sights of the city.

Bring Healthy Snacks

Going to dinner hungry is an easy way to blow your diet! Keep  snacks in your  travel bag like protein bars, crackers, and nuts. 

Stay Hydrated

We often confuse hunger for thirst. This causes me to overeat!  I keep a small swell bottle in my carry-on and drink often! I always get dehydrated after a plane ride too.

 Give Yourself Grace

I love to travel. Dinners out and fine wine are my jam! But, I don’t overthink it either. The key is to enjoy vacation and get back on track after I get home.

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Staying on track while traveling is hard….but so is not fitting in your clothes when you get home –  choose your hard!

Hope you enjoyed my post on my foolproof guide to staying fit while on vacation.

Thank you for reading! Sending good vibes from downtown Austin, Texas. 

The Most Common Myth About Fitness Over 40

Do you google fitness tips for mature women and feel overwhelmed? Do the results seem confusing and not straight forward? Too many “do this” and “don’t do that” kind of posts?

I see too many posts out there suggesting that it is IMPOSSIBLE TO DO. 

Guess what y’all. I’m calling bullish!t on that…..because I DID IT. I am fitter at 47 than I ever have been in my life. I have more energy and feel more confident than I did in my 20’s.

Here is how I overcame the myth and am fitter over 40 than ever:

Move Your Body

Even if you only have 20 minutes. Even if you are tired then do it tired. Find something you love. Or can atleast tolerate. We do plenty of things we dont like to do…put exercise on that list if you have to and do it anyway.

Once I  found something I enjoyed, then it didn’t feel like a chore. Especially when I started seeing results from my efforts!

It does take consistency, grit, will power and knowledge. As I have aged I have learned so much about what works for me.

Lift Heavy Sh!t

I hired a trainer when I turned 40 and it changed my whole body. I started with light weights and worked up to lifting heavy 3x a week.

Cardio isn’t going to help you get out of bed, bend down to tie your shoes or get off the toilet when you are 80.

Now is the time to start planning for your future, getting strong and lifting heaving things!

Intermittent Fasting

This is what I did to lose 15 pounds and keep it off for 5 years. It’s easier to control when I eat rather that what I eat.

I have an 8 hour eating window and I do this 3-4 times a week to maintain my weight. No fussy meal plans or meal prep.

Stay Hydrated

We often confuse thirst for hunger. I keep a swell bottle with me at all times and try to refill it a few times a day.

It keeps me on track and this bottle keeps your water cold for hours.

 

Get Enough Sleep

Poor sleep makes me crabby and causes me to overeat. I have a strategy that helps me stay on track. I leave my phone in the kitchen at 9pm, pull out my kindle and read before bed. It stops me from scrolling!

A great set of sheets, a comfy body pillow and silky pajamas are my three must have items to get a good night’s rest!

Be Consistent

Movtivation is Bullsh*t. You won’t always be motivated that is why you need to be disciplined. Schedule exercise into your day. Make it a habit.

Including some of the essentials I use at home to get a great workout right here! Click on this picture to shop. 

Hope this inspires you to move your body today and everyday. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @donnatryba.

I hope you enjoyed reading about the most common myth about fitness over 40. Want more info on fitness? Check out this blog. 

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How to Start an Exercise Routine and Stick to It

Feeling sluggish this new year and want to start exercising?  Looking to get healthier but not sure where to start?

I felt that same way 6 years ago:  I had 12 pounds of baby weight left and I just hit 40.  I had struggled through post pardum depression and needed to change my lifestyle.

I hired a personal trainer and started lifting weights – the best decision I ever made! Getting started is the hard part….so here my tips on how to start an exercise routine and stick to it.

Do Something Fun

Find an activity you love – it will never be a chore. It doesn’t have to be in a gym…..walk your dog. Meet a friend and walk your neighborhood. Just do it consistently, for at least 15-20 minutes and get your heart rate up!

Embrace the Suck

Hate to exercise? I did too. Ugh, the sweaty, smelly process and the pain! It used to be a chore.

But guess what? We do a lot of things we don’t like to do every single day! If you truly hate it, put it on that list of things that you have to do and hate but do anyway. Because it’s good for you!

Start Small

 15 minutes everyday is almost 250 hours you spent on your health….small changes add up to big results over time!

I started weight lifting by picking up 2lbs and working my way up. These Bala Bangels are perfect for beginners….wearable comfortable weights you strap on your arms or legs.

Stylish and form fitting, like a trendy bracelet with velcro to easily remove and adjust. They come in 1/2, 1 and 2lb weights.

Get Great Gear

Having workout equipment at home makes it easy to exercise anytime! Here are some of my favorite things to get a great workout at home.

 

Make it a Habit

Motivation is complete bullish!t. Schedule an activity into your daily routine and do it consistently until it becomes a habit.

It’s not if, it’s when.  You won’t have time….you make time. “Your workouts are important meetings you schedule with yourself. Bosses don’t cancel.”

Hold Yourself Accountable

Working out with my friends always gives me the motivation to get moving. We schedule classes together or just set times to meet up and walk the lake or the neighborhood – it’s social and fitness all in one!

Start Now

Don’t wait until Monday. Someday is today!  You don’t have to be extreme just consistent!!!  Make a commitment and stick to it.

Fit is not a destination y’all, it’s a journey. Thanks for being on mine with me!

Hope you enjoyed this blog post on how to start an exercise routine and stick to it.

Want more fitness and fashion inspo? Be sure to follow me on Instagram @donnatryba. Have a great day friend. If you enjoyed this post, please spread the love and share with a friend!

Want more fitness Inso? Check out this blog post  on ways to be healthier this year. 

Sending good vibes from downtown Austin, Texas.

 

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