Re: eating while traveling

[Guest guest]

I would love ideas as well. I'm taking my dd to DC in May and we've

worked it out to have a gym, however we will have a fridge and

Microwave, but no kitchenette. Also we plan to be out walking most of

the days for the full week. We will have slingpacks but I don't want

to eat out. Would love to take something that is not all bars and

shakes, but not bulky and won't spoil easily - it's going to be HOT.

Pretty tall order???

Becki

[Guest guest]

I come from a long line of big eaters.

My whole family is obese with the exception of my uncle.

When I first got healthy I thought it was my job to share my

enlightenment with them. WRONG. They teased me about broccoli, low

fat anything and were PO'd if I made a family recipe light.

So I shut up. I do what I want and put what I want in my mouth, and I

allow them the same courtesy.

This has worked SO WELL. They just didn't want to hear me say anything

healthy and lowfat... presumably to keep their guilt at bay. And, they

want to tell themselves that I'm thin because of my genes from " the

other side. " WRONG. I'm thin because I eat healthy and exercise and I

do make sure they don't fool themselves on that account.

Anyway, my point is, as long as I don't call attention to the food they

choose (EW, that is FILLED with fat, are you going to eat that?!), I

can order my grilled chicken breast/protein of choice with a side salad

and steamed whatever and be happy. I smile, enjoy the conversation,

and if the subject starts to move in my direction (as in, your food is

so blah..) I quickly steer it away. And if they insist, then I get a

little mean, " My food intake is not your concern, and that topic is OFF

LIMITS. "

And, my mom, with her forced " just one taste " can be satisfied, because

I will take a taste, to satisfy her need to feed. Unless it's gross

and then I'm not trying it.

So, good luck with your family. It's their choice to eat that and it's

your choice to eat what you're eating. End of discussion.

Tell us how it goes. I'm going to disneyland in May with loads of

family and I'm strategizing now how I'm going to pull this off with

sanity. I'm thinking they will be satified putting ice cream and sugar

into my kids so they'll leave me alone. The bread basket at

restaurants is my biggest obstacle!

[Guest guest]

How about 1/2 sandwitches of natural peanut butter on whole wheat

bread - doesn't need refridgeration and much better than a burger out.

I lived outside of the DC area for most of my life - just moved last

summer to NC - anyway, May weather can be on the cool side. Memorial

day weekend has a history of being cool and rainy.

Ann

>

> I would love ideas as well. I'm taking my dd to DC in May and we've

> worked it out to have a gym, however we will have a fridge and

> Microwave, but no kitchenette. Also we plan to be out walking most

of

> the days for the full week. We will have slingpacks but I don't

want

> to eat out. Would love to take something that is not all bars and

> shakes, but not bulky and won't spoil easily - it's going to be

HOT.

>

> Pretty tall order???

>

> Becki

>

[Guest guest]

Becki, I think that one is pretty tough because most proteins spoil

easily, especially in the heat. The carb side of things should be a

piece of cake though --- fresh fruit like apples, oranges are very

portable. You can buy some baby carrots in a bag. Or some celery,

wash it up, have celery sticks on hand. If you like raw broccoli

and cauliflower, then that would work. Whole wheat tortillas are

also pretty good with a bit of peanut butter or light cream cheese.

When I am stuck out and don't have a cooler I can carry around, and

I want a protein portion, I sometimes go with Kashi GoLean cereal.

Half a cup is about 75 calories, is the equivalent to about 1

protein serving, has some fiber and some carbs. I make my own trail

mix, by having 1 to 1.5 cups of Kashi and throw in a few raisins

(not many). This would be equal to one of your protein meals.

The other thing you can do is carry around protein that doesnt spoil

as much because it is *processed*. It isnt ideal to eat overly

processed food, but beef jerkey or turkey jerkey can work when you

are stuck. If you are out but can get to a convenience store, you

can also try grabbing skim milk, cottage cheese, yogurt. I find a

small yogurt with a bit of protein powder can work.

Not sure if anyone else has ideas??

>

Would love to take something that is not all bars and

> shakes, but not bulky and won't spoil easily - it's going to be

HOT.

>

> Pretty tall order???

>

> Becki

>

[Guest guest]

Becki, I don't usually make my own protein bars, but there are recipes

on line for them. There are some recipes that are no-bake. They

include oatmeal, protein powder, peanut butter. You press it in a pan

and cook in a fridge. I'm sure you could make these, roll into balls

and wrap with saran. Voila, instead *meals* on the go!

[Guest guest]

- hardboiled eggs; not only are these impossibly easy to make in a hotel

room, they are also now available (pre-cooked) in many many grocery and

convenience stores

- crudite (celery, carrots, cherry tomatoes)

- fruit

- I don't do this, but once mentioned Ostrim (Dried ostrich?) and

dried apricots

- pouches of tuna

- pre-cooked chicken in individual portions

- deli (not great, but reasonable option under the circumstances)

- cottage cheese & lite yogurt or fruit

- yams are good at room temperature

- many kitchenettes have microwaves; yams & potatoes cook quickly & easily

(pierce first); also eggs & fish

- bear in mind that almost any restaurant has salad with an option of

grilled chicken or fish. The portion will be too big, so just save some

for another meal.

- order from the appetizers

That should give you a start on ideas. Have a wonderful trip -

n

[Guest guest]

I gotta ask: How do you make hardboiled eggs in a hotel room?

I'm just imagining myself sitting on the floor with a stove

watching the eggs boil away in the pot of water. :-)

DeDe

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> - hardboiled eggs; not only are these impossibly easy to make in a

hotel

> room, they are also now available (pre-cooked) in many many

grocery and

> convenience stores

> - crudite (celery, carrots, cherry tomatoes)

> - fruit

> - I don't do this, but once mentioned Ostrim (Dried

ostrich?) and

> dried apricots

> - pouches of tuna

> - pre-cooked chicken in individual portions

> - deli (not great, but reasonable option under the circumstances)

> - cottage cheese & lite yogurt or fruit

> - yams are good at room temperature

> - many kitchenettes have microwaves; yams & potatoes cook quickly

& easily

> (pierce first); also eggs & fish

> - bear in mind that almost any restaurant has salad with an option

of

> grilled chicken or fish. The portion will be too big, so just

save some

> for another meal.

> - order from the appetizers

>

> That should give you a start on ideas. Have a wonderful trip -

>

> n

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[Guest guest]

One of the people who asked for ideas indicated that their accommodations

had a kitchenette

And I added that hb eggs are now readily available at grocery & convenience

stores

n

At 04:52 PM 3/17/2006, you wrote:

>I gotta ask: How do you make hardboiled eggs in a hotel room?

>

>I'm just imagining myself sitting on the floor with a stove

>watching the eggs boil away in the pot of water. :-)

>

>DeDe

[Guest guest]

Sorry. My bad for not following along more closely. ;-)

Thanks for the clarification.

DeDe

> >I gotta ask: How do you make hardboiled eggs in a hotel room?

> >

> >I'm just imagining myself sitting on the floor with a

stove

> >watching the eggs boil away in the pot of water. :-)

> >

> >DeDe

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[Guest guest]

Nowadays, with the hotels in wars with eachother to " one up " eachother on

ammenities it is quite common it seems to at the very minimum to have at least a

microwave and mini fridge in the rooms. Being a hotel manager, I'll try not to

plug my brand or advertise here...lol..but hotels have really made travelling so

much easier.

You might even check with the hotel you are staying at to see if they have a

" market " in their hotel. Most that do are now carrying lite option and healthy

options of snacks and microwavable meals. Some will even do your grocery

shopping for you at a local store for bigger requests.

Also, for the full-service hotels who have restaurants and room service, you

will be hard pressed to find a menu that does not offer lite fare options for

the health conscious.

To summarize my verbose quick point...Check with your hotel before packing up

a suitcase full of food...they just might be able to make your packing and

eating a lot lighter than anticipated.

-

DeDe Spicher <dedespicher@...> wrote:

I gotta ask: How do you make hardboiled eggs in a hotel room?

I'm just imagining myself sitting on the floor with a stove

watching the eggs boil away in the pot of water. :-)

DeDe

>

> - hardboiled eggs; not only are these impossibly easy to make in a

hotel

> room, they are also now available (pre-cooked) in many many

grocery and

> convenience stores

> - crudite (celery, carrots, cherry tomatoes)

> - fruit

> - I don't do this, but once mentioned Ostrim (Dried

ostrich?) and

> dried apricots

> - pouches of tuna

> - pre-cooked chicken in individual portions

> - deli (not great, but reasonable option under the circumstances)

> - cottage cheese & lite yogurt or fruit

> - yams are good at room temperature

> - many kitchenettes have microwaves; yams & potatoes cook quickly

& easily

> (pierce first); also eggs & fish

> - bear in mind that almost any restaurant has salad with an option

of

> grilled chicken or fish. The portion will be too big, so just

save some

> for another meal.

> - order from the appetizers

>

> That should give you a start on ideas. Have a wonderful trip -

>

> n

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[Guest guest]

As I was stocking up for our trip (we leave this morning), here are

some goodies I came up with:

-soy nuts (140 calories, 10g carbs, 10g protein, 7 g fat) - great to

add to homemade trail mix and satisfies my craving for salty-crunchy

stuff which is lacking in BFL eating

-South Beach Diet cereal bars - not optimum ratios but better than

most brands

-mozzarella cheese sticks

-lowfat soy milk in the individual boxes - don't need to be

refrigerated - I drink soy milk a lot because I have a mild milk

allergy and the ratios aren't too bad in a fix

> >

> > - hardboiled eggs; not only are these impossibly easy to make in

a

> hotel

> > room, they are also now available (pre-cooked) in many many

> grocery and

> > convenience stores

> > - crudite (celery, carrots, cherry tomatoes)

> > - fruit

> > - I don't do this, but once mentioned Ostrim (Dried

> ostrich?) and

> > dried apricots

> > - pouches of tuna

> > - pre-cooked chicken in individual portions

> > - deli (not great, but reasonable option under the circumstances)

> > - cottage cheese & lite yogurt or fruit

> > - yams are good at room temperature

> > - many kitchenettes have microwaves; yams & potatoes cook

quickly

> & easily

> > (pierce first); also eggs & fish

> > - bear in mind that almost any restaurant has salad with an

option

> of

> > grilled chicken or fish. The portion will be too big, so just

> save some

> > for another meal.

> > - order from the appetizers

> >

> > That should give you a start on ideas. Have a wonderful trip -

> >

> > n

> >

> >

> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

>Hello to all!

>My family and I are going to France and Italy in a couple of weeks, and I'm

wondering how to eat & nbsp;well over the 15 or so hours of travel time. I'm

told that you can't bring food with you on the >airplane. Is this true?

Also, even if I do get to bring food, I think it will be radiated. & nbsp;

>Should I try to pack Coconut Oil, sea salt, supplements, antifungals, and

other diet-related stuff & nbsp; in my suitcase? It might get awfully

messy! & nbsp; Does anyone know if VCO is available in stores in >France and

Italy?

>Any ideas or sugestions would be greatly appreciated!

>Thanks!

>Laurie

I travel to Germany to see my Mom as often as possible and I always bring my

own food onto the plane with me. There are no restrictions regarding food

that I am aware of and I would rather eat my own food even if it does get

irradiated, rather than eat airplane food. Just my thoughts. I also pack

enough coconut oil for my trip when I go because it's so expensive in

Germany.

a

[Guest guest]

>

> >Hello to all!

> >My family and I are going to France and Italy in a couple of weeks,

and I'm

> wondering how to eat & nbsp;well over the 15 or so hours of travel

time. I'm

> told that you can't bring food with you on the >airplane. Is this

true?

a: Hello. I have been taking a lot of hardboiled eggs on

airplanes in my carry on. No one stops me. and all my supps and VCO

in the check on bag. I think you can take dehydrated food. I was

thinking of getting a used dehydrator and making jerky and dried

veggies for when I go to France this summer. The farmer's markets

there have great pastured eggs, butter and meat. I got a small

crockpot and bring it to hotels. I put stew in at night and put it on

low and it's done by morning. Good luck! Joanna

[Guest guest]

>a: Hello. I have been taking a lot of hardboiled eggs on airplanes

in my carry on. No one stops me. and all my supps and VCO

>in the check on bag. I think you can take dehydrated food. I was thinking

of getting a used dehydrator and making jerky and dried

>veggies for when I go to France this summer. The farmer's markets there

have great pastured eggs, butter and meat. I got a small

>crockpot and bring it to hotels. I put stew in at night and put it on low

and it's done by morning. Good luck! Joanna

Hi Joanna, it's actually not me who is going to France, I was just replying

to the message. But I wanted to comment on the crockpot. France and most of

Europe has 220 volt versus 110 volt in the US so for any electrical

appliances, unless they have a built-in transformer like some chargers and

such, you'll need a transformer. You will also need a converter plug since

the outlets are different as well.

a

[Guest guest]

& gt;a: Hello. I have been taking a lot of hardboiled eggs on airplanes

in my carry on. No one stops me. and all my supps and VCO

& gt;in the check on bag. I think you can take dehydrated food. I was thinking

of getting a used dehydrator and making jerky and dried

& gt;veggies for when I go to France this summer. The farmer's markets there

have great pastured eggs, butter and meat. I got a small

& gt;crockpot and bring it to hotels. I put stew in at night and put it on low

and it's done by morning. Good luck! Joanna

Hi Joanna, it's actually not me who is going to France, I was just replying

to the message. But I wanted to comment on the crockpot. France and most of

Europe has 220 volt versus 110 volt in the US so for any electrical

appliances, unless they have a built-in transformer like some chargers and

such, you'll need a transformer. You will also need a converter plug since

the outlets are different as well.

Thanks a and Joanna! I'll try to carry all my supplements and food in one

carry-on bag. Hopefully that will work!

& nbsp;

If anyone else has traveled overseas recently from US, please let me know what

didn't work or what did work...particularly if you had security trouble.

Thanks! You all are great!

Laurie

& nbsp;

[Guest guest]

>Thanks a and Joanna! I'll try to carry all my supplements and food

in one carry-on bag. Hopefully that will work!

>If anyone else has traveled overseas recently from US, please let me know

what didn't work or what did work...particularly if you had security

trouble.

>Thanks! You all are great!

>Laurie

Laurie, I sometimes cook a pound of meat, stick it in the freezer, then take

it out and stick it in my backpack right before I take off to go to the

airport. Usually by the time they serve a meal, at least when going to and

from Germany, a large part of it is defrosted and ready to eat. By the time

they serve a second meal or snack the rest is defrosted.

a

[Guest guest]

When I travel (not overseas though) I carry a note from my dr saying to

please allow patient to carry on whatever food she needs do to severe

food allergies. They understand the word allergy better than anything

so that is why we used that wording.

Hope that helps

Kara

[Guest guest]

>

> > I have been taking a lot of hardboiled eggs on airplanes in my

> > carry on. No one stops me. and all my supps and VCO

> > in the check on bag.

> Thanks a and Joanna! I'll try to carry all my supplements and

> food in one carry-on bag. Hopefully that will work!

>

> If anyone else has traveled overseas recently from US, please let me

> know what didn't work or what did work...particularly if you had

> security trouble.

Hi Laurie,

I just got back from Europe and would advise you to be careful what

you try to take in your carry-on bag. Most liquids (yes, even bottles

of water) and gels (in bottles and jars) are now prohibited in

carry-on bags. I believe the previous poster said she put all her

supplements and VCO in her checked bag.

I packed 2 glass bottles in my checked luggage - wrapped them really

carefully - and they didn't break.

Lis

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi Joanna, it's actually not me who is going to France, I was just

replying

> to the message. But I wanted to comment on the crockpot. France and

most of

> Europe has 220 volt versus 110 volt in the US so for any electrical

> appliances, unless they have a built-in transformer like some

chargers and

> such, you'll need a transformer. You will also need a converter plug

since

> the outlets are different as well.

>

> Sorry, I realized I got the names mixed up. It's true about the

crock pot not being compatible. I've only used it in the states. I

bought a very small one burner unit on line that is compatible with

france electric. I'm going to bring a camping pot and pan with me and

just cook in the hotel room. Joanna

[Guest guest]

>

> >Hello to all!

> >My family and I are going to France and Italy in a couple of weeks,

and I'm

> wondering how to eat

I also bring my own food on planes. I have been told that you are

allowed to bring foods that are not too liquid. So no soups. You are

also allowed to bring whole fruits like a whole lemon so I bring that

on and then make a huge mess when the lemon squirts all over as I try

to cut it open with a plastic knife (they resemble a plastic spoon a

lot). lol... This way I can get my electrolyte drink made on the

plane. I go back to Sweden regularly and always stress about the food

on the plane but it is doable. I have asked people here before and

the consensus seems to be that the radiation the food is exposed too

in security scans seems to be OK on occasion. Also know that any

airplane food has also been radiated so you might as well bring your

own food. I have found that my biggest problem was how to keep my

cooler cold since cooler blocks are filled with liquid they won't let

you bring that in, also they will confiscate my ice since that may

turn into liquid. So I bring some plastic bags and fill them up with

new ice once I'm through the security. This way I can keep my food

cold for the entire trip. Also, you are allowed to bring in a small

amount of liquid (google the correct amount allowed) but some guards

are more strict than others. I usually get away with one does (1

tablespoon) of the liquid chlorophyll. I pack all the supplements

that I will use on location.

Have a good trip!

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

I flew in-state, not overseas, about 6 months ago... the airports were

very strict about liquids, I had to empty my water bottle before I

could go through security. I'd expected it to be this way, so I

actually mailed a box ahead to myself! I knew the address I would be

staying at, so I packed a box of supplements, VCO, and also utensils

like a chopping board and knife (I knew that would never pass

security!). I took the box to UPS and told them what day I wanted the

box to arrive at my destination. It worked perfectly! I was actually

there to sign for the box when the UPS truck showed up. I only had to

get through one day of flights without my own foods. Once I received

my box of stuff, I bought foods at the local grocery to prepare in my

room.

I realize it's not the same as going to Europe (I've never been

there), but I wanted to share this idea because it worked flawlessly

for me! No having to explain anything to airport security

in Tennessee

>

> Hi Laurie,

>

> I just got back from Europe and would advise you to be careful what

> you try to take in your carry-on bag. Most liquids (yes, even bottles

> of water) and gels (in bottles and jars) are now prohibited in

> carry-on bags. I believe the previous poster said she put all her

> supplements and VCO in her checked bag.

>

> I packed 2 glass bottles in my checked luggage - wrapped them really

> carefully - and they didn't break.

>

> Lis

>

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

I just got back from a 2 week trip and have some tips to share, too.

I also carried boiled eggs and cooked meat through security without any

problem. However, Canadian customs took away the eggs and meat that I

hadn't finished eating on the plane. I don't know if you can check the

customs regulations in the countries you are traveling to before you

leave, but that might make the trip smoother. Or at least be prepared

to lose your food at your destination airport.

One trick I used was to pack lots of snack-size ziplocks. I need to

eat at " regular " times and we weren't always at a place with acceptable

food. So, if I had a little leftover from a meal, I just put it in a

ziplock and carried it with me so I didn't have to worry about the next

meal.

I also packed a few cans of sardines in my suitcase. They were larger

than 3 oz so they couldn't go in my carry-on, but once I arrived at my

destination, I could carry a can in my purse and not worry so much

about when I might find acceptable food again. Then for the return

plane trip, I opened a can and put them in the ziplock and had no

problems with security. However, I did worry a little about how the

passenger beside me on the plane might react to the sardine smell. LOL.

Hope this helps!

Lilac

>

> Hi all,

>

> I flew in-state, not overseas, about 6 months ago... the airports were

> very strict about liquids,

[Guest guest]

>

> I just got back from a 2 week trip and have some tips to share, too.

> I also carried boiled eggs and cooked meat through security without any

> problem.

Glad your trip went well. I forgot about sardines. I also always bring them on

trips but I

actually take them on the plane in their metal cans. I LOVE canned sardines but

only eat

them on flights cause I don't want to risk eating things from cans too often

because of the

possible mold that may grow in the cans. But on flights I find they are one of

the more

practical options despite the mold risk. This makes the eating on trips easier

for me and

something I look forward to since I do love my sardines so much.

Also, I once got my sauerkraut exploding on all passengers around me, it was

terrible but I

couldn't stop laughing for ages afterwards for the total comedy of it all.

Sauerkraut may be

the most foul smelling food in the world and I sprayed it on several strangers.

They must

have absolutely hated me. lol.