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What should I eat on the road?

Tim Adams: Eating on the road can be challenging. I teach my clients
to make good-better-best choices For example: If you’re eating at a fast-food
establishment, you have some options. Instead of ordering a double cheeseburger
with fries and a Coke, you can order a chicken breast sandwich, a cup of chili,
the salad bar and water (take away the bun, and eat the veggies from the salad
bar). Now you are making a better choice!

When you are flying a lot, take some snacks with you on the plane so you can avoid
having to buy airport food. Cut up some vegetables, and throw them into a baggie.
Bring along a bag of non-roasted almonds. You can even bring some dried fruit
if you have a sweet tooth.

When you go out to eat you should consider filling the majority of your plate with
veggies and the remainder with a good source of lean protein. I would recommend
you limit your bread intake or avoid bread altogether.

I would also recommend creating a positive environment both on the road
and at home:

1. Exercise -- both resistance training and metabolic training
2. Drink only purified water -- but not with meals
3. Eat five to seven small meals per day
4. Decrease your protein content per meal
5. Eat more vegetables, and eat veggies as snacks
6. Fill your plate mostly with vegetables and a small portion of protein
7. Add good fats to your diet
8. Give yourself one cheat day a week. Eat anything you want –- yes anything!
9. Consider doing a one-week vegetable juice fast
10. Spend some time for yourself every day. Do what you enjoy doing
-– make it a priority!

Before a good walk (about a mile) or jog, what are some basic stretches that I can do?

Tim Adams: I don’t recommend a whole lot of static stretching before you
exercise unless it is for a very specific muscle. I do like static stretching after
the workout to help assist in your recovery process. However, I do prepare the
tissue for use and will address specific problem areas.

To prepare the muscles, I normally do a dynamic warm-up. This prepares the body
for the work that is about to come. It consists of general movements that help warm
the body up and increase the core temperature and the joints’ range of motion.
You can follow the Bodyweight Workout: Dynamic Metabolic for a good warm-up.
If you have access to therapeutic devices, such as foam rollers or medicine balls,
then you can use them to roll out the specified area.

Get more success tips from Tim Adams including his Bodyweight Workout Tips.

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

This information is not presented by a medical practitioner and is for educational
and informational purposes only. Before participating in any exercise program, you
should consult your physician. Please understand that you are solely responsible
for the way information on the Travel Channel website is perceived and utilized and
you do so at your own risk. It is NOT a substitute for any advice given to you by
your physician.

The Travel Channel disclaims any liability from loss, injury, or personal damage that
may occur due to the use of this information or the advice contained herein.

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Tim Adams

Get in the Game

Learn how to stay fit on the road with Dhani Jones and his performance coach Tim Adams.

Meet Tim Adams
Tim Adams is an author, corporate speaker and performance coach who works with Olympic medalists, professional athletes and businesses. To learn more about Tim Adams, go to www.makingbestbetter.com.

Travel Workout by Tim Adams
If you’re like many of my clients, then you may be on the road more than you would like. Travel poses some unique challenges when it comes to finding the time, location and motivation to actually do your workout. That’s why, when Dhani travels, I provide him with as many options as possible. You may not have access to the facilities you are currently using. So you have to be prepared ahead of time: have a plan B.

One of my all-time favorite travel routines is based on body weight and can be done anywhere. So you can do it in your hotel room or in the hallway -- no more excuses!

Check out Dhani’s Park Workout video, and you’ll see what I mean.

Frequently Asked Questions

It’s always important to seek the care and advice of your health-care professional prior to starting a workout or exercise program. With that said, let’s find the answers to your most pressing questions.

I’ve never really worked out, and I’m not that active, but I want to lose weight. What should I do?

Tim Adams: I congratulate you on your desire to make a change. But you need to know what exactly you want. Losing weight is too general. I would begin by defining what it is that you really want. For example: you want to be healthy and fit because you choose to eat well and exercise regularly. Realistically if you want to lose 10 pounds in one month, you will need to eat more vegetables, drink more water and exercise on a daily basis. To make that a reality you need to make some lifestyle changes.

In order to take control of your life and make better decisions, you need to consider the following:

- Become more active -- find ways to move your entire body
- Walk
- Take the stairs
- Join a health club
- Get a trainer
- Drink water. PERIOD!
- Make good-better-best eating choices
- Avoid processed foods (anything that comes in a bag)
- Limit your fruits
- Eat vegetables with every meal
- Eat smaller portions
- Eat five to seven small meals per day
- Write your goal on a piece of paper and post it on your bathroom mirror, your kitchen sink and on your car’s dashboard.

Get more FAQ with Tim Adams on Page 2.

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

This information is not presented by a medical practitioner and is for educational and informational purposes only. Before participating in any exercise program, you should consult your physician. Please understand that you are solely responsible for the way information on the Travel Channel website is perceived and utilized and you do so at your own risk. It is NOT a substitute for any advice given to you by your physician.

The Travel Channel disclaims any liability from loss, injury, or personal damage that may occur due to the use of this information or the advice contained herein.

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