Making Healthy Breakfast Choices while Traveling

Posted by on May 25, 2012 in Blog | 74 comments

Choosing healthier options at restaurants will make you look and feel better.  Check out my latest video of a lean breakfast choice from a Westin Hotel from one of my recent trips to Boston. A healthy portion of fruit along with a delicious spinach omelet was a lean, protein-packed option that helped me start my day out right. Loans For Military Spouses Bank Loan Sales Onemain Financial Personal Loan Is A Parent Plus Loan A Federal Loan Student Loan Fasfa How Can I Get An Emergency Loan Cheapest Bank Loans What Is An Unsubsidized...

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Ordering Lean Proteins for a Healthy Travel Option

Posted by on May 9, 2012 in Blog | 162 comments

Protein is an essential part of any healthy diet, which is why it is imperative you are consuming enough to maintain your health. According to recent National Dietary Guidelines, men should consume 56 grams of protein per day and women should consume 46 grams per day. (1) Protein has the added perk that it increases the sense of satiety (feeling full) and for longer periods of time than carbohydrates or fats, because of the way it is metabolized.  What does this mean for you? When you consume more protein, your will have less cravings, which...

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EVEN Hotels: Providing Travelers with Healthier Options

Posted by on Apr 9, 2012 in Blog | 1,669 comments

LeanTraveler.com recently discovered a new hotel chain that is in the works form IHG, which will cater to the health conscious traveler. The new chain, EVEN Hotels, will cater to travelers who want to exercise, eat well, rest well and work while on-the-go. LeanTraveler.com interviewed representatives from the progressive hotel chain to find out more. What factors led you to develop the new chain of EVEN Hotels? Over a span of 18 months, IHG closely analyzed emerging trends, conducted robust quantitative and qualitative studies, and talked to...

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Tips to Control your Appetite While Traveling

Posted by on Sep 23, 2011 in Blog | 367 comments

Business travelers have a tendency to gain weight while on the road. Frequent buffets, mandatory dinners, cocktail parties and lots of unhealthy options at restaurants and airports are all factors in packing on the pounds. Controlling your appetite and making healthy choices can help road warriors maintain a healthy lifestyle. Drink Water Avoid mistaking your thirst for hunger and stay hydrated to manage your weight. Make sure you are drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water every day. You will want to drink more on the days you are...

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Holiday Eating Out: Don’t Be a Fast Food Giant

Posted by on Jul 1, 2011 in Blog | 1,808 comments

Eating out this holiday weekend, or anytime during the summer, the familiar and cheap can be alluring. Even the giants of fast food don’t have to be huge digressions from your commitment to eating healthily, if you are an educated consumer. Here are some things to keep in mind when perusing the fast food menus: Arby’s Think Twice About: A small Curly fries has 450 calories , 210 from fat! The numbers for the steakhouse onion rings are almost identical. Just two potato cakes will give you 250 calories, 140 from fat (15 g). The...

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