physical activity by walking there instead.
Some airports now have signs to tell you how far it is to walk instead of riding the train.
2. Take time to breathe
Focused breathing is a great stress reducer. Just taking a few minutes to breathe will go a long way – especially when your flight is delayed. Stress signals the body to release stress-related hormones such as cortisol. Too much cortisol is bad news for health.
Why not practice right now?
Start by taking a slow, deep inhale, feeling your chest expand as your lungs fill with air. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly exhale the air as your lungs deflate. It’s amazing how much better you’ll feel after a few breaths.
It may be hard not to overindulge and maintain your healthy habits while traveling – and I say this from personal experience– but it’s most important to give yourself credit for those positive health behaviors you managed.
Remember, overeating at one meal or missing a workout doesn’t translate into failure. Accentuate the positive and get back on track as soon as vacation is over.
Constance Brown-Riggs, is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, national speaker and author of the Diabetes Guide to Enjoying Foods of the World, a convenient guide to help people with diabetes enjoy all the flavors of the world while still following a healthy meal plan. Follow Constance on social media @eatingsoulfully