Working toward a healthier lifestyle is a key focus for many people in the New Year. Time at the gym, eating healthy, getting enough sleep and stress management are not always easy while on the road. Your job is tough and your schedule is busy. To help you work toward your resolutions, we’ve provided some tips and healthy food options for you to keep in mind while on the road.
Healthy Living Tips:
• Healthy Eating: Making smarter, better choices about what you eat not only helps you feel better, but also helps keep you mentally sharp. Start with drinking water first thing in the morning and trying to avoid sugary drinks throughout the day. Cutting back on portion sizes is also a great way to start eating healthier. Lastly, keep in mind to watch what you’re choosing to snack on in between meals.
• Get Active: The benefits of physical activity are unquestionable. When you’re on the road, make sure you’re taking time to move and stretch your muscles. Use quick ways to add exercise into your day no matter where you are with things like air squats, push-ups or lunges. Remember, something is better than nothing!
• Mental Health and Rest: Along with eating right and staying active, it’s important to practice mindfulness, managing stress and getting enough sleep. Ensure you’re getting at least seven hours of sleep a night.
It can be tough to find healthier food options when you are on-the-go. Luckily, at Pilot Flying J we have a wide variety of beverages and fresh food to satisfy your needs. Here are some ideas for healthier options that you can grab and go.
• Banana
• Grape Cup
• Hard Boiled Egg Cup
• Yogurt
• Packaged nuts
• Protein Bars
• Salads
• Vegetable soup
• Steamed Broccoli
• Green Beans
• Roasted Chicken
• Hot Coffee and Cold Brew Coffee
• Cold Unsweet Tea and Hot Tea (Herbal, Green, Black, etc.)
• Bottled water
These items are available at stores throughout our network. To find a location along your route or nearest you, click here or use the locations tab in the Pilot Flying J app. Also, as the largest franchisee of Subway, you can choose healthy sandwich options at our locations with a Subway.
Staying motivated and eating healthy can sometimes be tough to fit into your busy schedule, but both are crucial to improving and maintaining health for your body. As we look forward to American Heart Month in February, join us in making the decision to work toward a healthier lifestyle. It’s the little things you do each day that can create lasting change in both your immediate and long-term health and ultimately lead to a longer and fuller life.
