I’ve been very lucky to have a few trips in the last few months. Here are some tips I’ve picked up along the way.
7 Tips for Staying Slow Carb when Travelling
1. Remember the 80/20 Rule.
If you’re still trying to be 100% Slow Carb all the time, it can make life on the road much more stressful and make you want to give up all together. Instead remember that as long as you’re eating Slow Carb most of the time, you’ll still be getting MOST of the benefits. A milky coffee or a bit of bread here and there isn’t going to be the end of the world.
2. Pack some Slow Carb Snacks.
My favourite are roasted almonds but pack whatever works for you. This is for peace of mind as much as anything else. And remember you can usually pick up some sort of nuts on the road.
3. Be prepared to develop some new habits.
One of the things I love about travel is the chance to break away from daily routines. But the first few days I was struggling because I wasn’t able to eat when I normally would be eating back home. Once I adjusted my expectations and relaxed a little on the ‘eating within one hour of waking’ aim, I felt much better.
At the moment I’m sleeping much later than I normally would, then getting up for a run or a yoga class. Then having a late breakfast / early lunch.
4. Don’t order Gluten-Free meals
On our trip to Ireland at Christmas, I decided to experiment and ordered Gluten Free meals for the flight. It wasn’t a great idea and I seemed to just get other grains and lots more dairy than my Irishman who was eating normally. This trip I had a regular meal and ate the meat and veg and left the grains. So much easier!
5. Sampling a little is better than going without.
Being a slave to your diet isn’t a fun way to travel. After all, part of the joy of visiting new places is to experience the culture, including the food! My philosophy is to try a little of everything but not over-indulge with non-Slow Carb foods. I am to have the experience but not use it as an excuse to go crazy.
6. Don’t Stress about Cheat Day
Depending on your travel circumstances, you may or may not be able to organise to have your cheat day. But I find with all the new experiences I’m not craving any thing in particular to have a cheat day. So I am just spreading things out. It isn’t ideal for my waistline, but I’m feeling like it’s working OK.
7. Embrace cooked breakfasts
Breakfast in cafes, restaurants and hotels can be a wonderful experience! Take the time to seek out places known for putting on a good spread to make sure you’re getting your protein in the mornings. Just try to skip the toast and pastries.
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