Yep, I’m getting on an airplane during the middle of winter.

Honestly, I’ve never thought about the risk of getting sick when I travel. And, I’m usually looking forward to escaping non-stop rain and the cold dreary weather of the PNW winter.

But I was chatting with some moms last week and they said they avoid air travel during the “sick season”.

I say, whatever!

There’s no way I’m missing time in Orlando for Crunchi’s retreat. I’m super excited to see my friends from across the US, learn about new products coming this year, and feel the energy of so many women sharing essential ingredient education and empowering others to choose safe products for their families.

I’m all about prevention, so I’ve been thinking about what I can do to stay healthy before and while I’m away?

And I figured you might find this helpful too!

None of these tips are mind blowing, but they’re good reminders of daily habits that can help keep us healthy.

5 tips to stay healthy before and while on vacation:

Eat healthy meals and get regular exercise leading up to, and on, your trip. Yep, this isn’t mind blowing information, but eating a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables and 30 minutes of activity a day is one of the best ways to keep yourself healthy. It’s tempting to let your diet go while on vacation, but eating a healthful diet while away is just better for you.
Get extra zzzzs. I know it’s hard not to stay up late packing, but try and get some extra sleep leading up to your trip. I find this is especially helpful for red-eye flights, time changes, and jet lag.
Wash your hands. Simple advice, but it works. BTW washing with soap and water actually works better than hand sanitizer...so just take a few minutes to wash up before meals.
Drink lots of water. It’s easy to get dehydrated while traveling, so make sure you bring your water bottle and refill often.
Unplug and take some time to relax. Honestly, this will be hard for me on this trip especially. On most vacations, I love a digital detox, meditating, reading, and simply doing nothing. But on a trip like this there are activities galore, lots of networking, and so much knowledge being shared. But, this year I’m going to try and manage my excitement by continuing my daily meditation practice and spending a few minutes away from the continual energy buzz.

I hope you found these tips helpful!

Now it’s your turn.

How do you prep for a trip and stay healthy while away from home?