Prepping for an overnight flight
Whether flying three hours or eight, I can’t stand flying. Let’s be honest, who does? I am not a couch potato so sitting for that many hours is not something my body likes. My knees start to ache, and my neck starts to tighten up. As rough as it is to travel, I do have some great tips to help ease the dreaded long flight. Choosing what to eat can make or break the comfort of your long flight. Here’s how I eat on a long flight.
🛬The day of your flight
We are flying to Europe. This means that you have the opportunity to eat and hydrate the right way during the day leading up to your departure. If you plan ahead and have everything ready, you can’t fail!
Here’s what I do: Morning of the flight
Start my morning with (2) Quinton Sea Water Ampules. Staying hydrated in flight is so important! I posted on my love for Quinton Sea Water Ampules a few years ago. If you haven’t read it, check it out here.
I chug these two ampules and wash them down with my little concoction which is:
In my Vitamix, I add the following
-1/2 c. Harmless Harvest coconut water
-1tsp. Apple cider vinegar
-1.5 inch grated ginger
-1 scoop Glutamine
-1 scoop creatine
I do that while my kettle is heating up for my coffee.
For breakfast, it all depends on my hunger signals and my mood. I rotate between these three.
Protein pancake which has egg whites protein powder and banana
Ezekiel toast which has banana and almond butter on top
Oat-bran with egg whites protein powder and almond butter
Time to Workout!
Once I filled my belly, I will clean up the kitchen, and head downstairs to my gym. Keep in mind that I’ll be sitting ALL NIGHT LONG ….. I make sure I hit my treadmill and my squat rack. If you want to try any of my workouts, check out my fitness app! For a limited time, I am offering 30 days of workouts with me for $1.00. FIT GREEN GODDESS FITNESS APP I work out on vacation too, but that’s another post!
My workout is definitely more intense and hardcore than usual, simply because I’ll be planted in my plane seat and won’t work out for three days. I give myself time to adjust to the time change and catch up on sleep.
Post-workout Nutrition
Post workout is almost always a smoothie, regardless of where I am or what I am doing. I have been loving this one lately. I ensure I get at least 50 grams of protein, sometimes a little less. I will have some sort of fruit and always add my greens and collagen to it. My favorite Protein Powders are Ascent, Vital Proteins, and Paleo Protein
Ready to Head to the airport
As I head up to shower, I will have another ampule of Quinton sea water, to get more electrolytes and magnesium in my system. So busy focusing on our luggage, carry-ons, and getting to the airport, I feel like I am hydrated, worked, have a full belly, and am ready to start this vacation!
Before Boarding
Sipping water from this point until we get to security is my main goal…. Oh and also make sure there is a bathroom close by! : O) Once we get through security we bolt to the nearest store to grab lots of water. I always pack electrolytes and collagen packets for our water.
At this point, I really don’t like to eat anything big. According to The Aerospace Medical Association, your body’s gas can expand up to 25%. I make sure anything I eat is a great source of protein and complex carbs. I eat typically as I would at home, except a lot less. If there is a great healthy place in the airport with fresh salads, I may grab a salad with lots of raw nuts and avocado with some sort of protein. For me, eating eggs and chicken is not happening. I need to make sure the eggs are a specific type as well as the chicken (which I hate anyway).
In Flight
Once we step on the plane, I am the crazy lady wiping down all the seats, armrests, etc. After Sasha is settled and Mario is sitting, I get situated. I’m usually stuck in the middle (The worst). This means I am the wipes lady, the server for my family and I’m the one grabbing and bending over into the bag for snacks, water, etc. One thing we never do is take snacks that they offer on the plane. That goes for meals as well. I can only imagine how much sodium is in those meals!
My favorite snacks
If I weren’t married, I would definitely be an all-day grazer. I prefer little meals throughout the day. Being married to a HUNGRY ITALIAN, I’m always cooking, and he is always trying to feed Sasha and me! On the plane, he can’t tell me what to eat! I pack plenty of things to hold me over until we land. Some of the snacks include:
~homemade trail mix of
HU Chocolate Chips, Goji Berries, raw Pistachios, and shredded unsweetened coconut flakes.
I will pack apples and oranges, packets of almond butter, protein, and dried oat bran. I’ll also pack a small bowl and a spoon to make this little protein-packed meal. Ask for hot water, and you can mix the oat bran and protein with the hot water, making a great little meal. I always pack my inulin and some tea bags, like Tea Pigs Peppermint tea which is great for your belly.
Next post I’ll be sharing what I pack. This includes clothes, electronics, stuff for Sasha, and of course skincare and workout stuff!
