As a Personal Trainer in North London, my clients often ask how to stay on track with their fat loss goals while travelling regularly for business. I have put together 5 tips to keep them fit and not fat while they travel. Try these simple tips for yourself;

1. Prepare and pack snacks for the airport

The number one mistake I see when people are travelling is the failure to plan. As I always say to my clients ‘failing to plan is planning to fail.’ We all know that airports do not have good, nutritionally dense foods. So before you head off to the airport pack a bag with nuts, fruit and jerky to keep you going while you are waiting for your flight.

2. Put a little research in to finding the local health food shops

If you really want to succeed with your fat loss goals, you have to be willing to make the effort. Spend a little time on the internet researching where the local health food shops are in the area where you are travelling to. As soon as you arrive at your destination, head to the health food shop and stock up on anything you might need. I always grab a supply of nut-butters, organic fruits, vegetables and some coconut water.

3. Stay in a gym with a hotel

Make your life as easy as possible while you are away by booking a hotel with a gym. This way you will have no excuses about not having the time or facilities to train. Ok so the gym might have different equipment than you are used to. It really is not a problem as you can ask a Personal Trainer to design a bodyweight program you can do anywhere. If you find yourself with some spare time, another option would be to head to the local gym and get a Personal Training session.

4. Have a maintenance mind set while travelling

You don’t have to be perfect while you are travelling. If you happen to have a glass of wine or two during that important business meeting then don’t stress. Just make sure you are not completely sabotaging yourself with boozy lunches and three course dinners every day.

5. Schedule your workouts in the same way as you would schedule your meetings

You have to make training a priority in your life other wise you will always struggle to get results. I understand that you’re busy; you have to do this, you have to do that but it really is no excuse. If you really want something, it is only you that can get it and yes there will be hurdles along the way but if you keep focused by making yourself, your workouts and your nutrition a priority then you will be rewarded with the body you are after.

Don’t let travelling ruin your fat loss goals. Follow these 5 simple tips and continue to melt fat while you travel.