That's Fit

Having just returned from a quick, transcontinental jaunt to Seattle, I feel more rested than I probably should. Frankly, I should be exhausted, given the fact that I didn't get home until three o'clock in the morning, but I'm feeling pretty good. If I had to point to a reason why, it would be that I didn't let my diet or workout fall to the wayside while I was traveling. Yes, a snack was eaten here and there, and I didn't work out as many times as I would have had I been home, but I didn't phone in these efforts at fitness, either.

Well, that's all well and good. Hooray for me, I guess. But what's my point? Staying on track when you travel -- and I'm not referring to the train you may have rode in on; rather, I'm talking about your diet and exercise program.

Many hotels offer fitness facilities, but the downside is that they may not remain open late enough for you to gain entry. And, when staying with friends or relatives, there may not be a gym nearby for you to squeeze in a workout. Does this mean that you're stuck? Not exactly. There are several workouts you can perform with little or no fitness equipment right in the room you are staying in, just as there are healthy meal options hidden in between fat and calorie-laden room service menu items. All you need is a little ingenuity and the willpower to keep yourself honest.

When I'm away from home, I usually convince myself that there's absolutely no way I can work out. Because, you know, I can't exactly haul weights around with me, so I might as well take the week off. But the truth is, there's an inexpensive, light, convenient way to get resistance training, and you can probably fit it in your purse so you have no excuse to not pack it in your suitcase -- it's an exercise band and it's a must-have for any fitness lover.

Don't know what to do with it? Check out this video from one of Ford Model's fitness beauties, in which she shows you just what to do with that band to target your trouble areas.