I’m traveling the next few months and needing healthy airport/plane snack ideas.
First of all, plan ahead! Hit up the grocery store and stock up on some goodies to stash in your carry on so you don’t wind up hangray and paying for overpriced and undernourishing (is that a word?) snacks at the airport. If you have an early flight I like to make overnight oats or chia seed pudding the night before and bring with me in a jar I don’t mind tossing at the airport. Load it up with your favs in the morning: nut butter, nuts, seeds, granola, protein powder, berries, shredded coconut…etc.
For snacks I like to pack bars, trail mix, turkey jerky, fruit, yogurt, popcorn, string cheese, crackers, homemade muffin or energy balls, nut butter packets (like this), peanut butter and banana sandwich, raw veggies and hummus, chicken salad with dressing on the side…get creative! You can bring a little lunch bag with an ice pack to keep things cold and fresh too! I also like to pack extra stuff so I will have it on my trip or for the flight home depending on where we are going and if we will have easy access to a grocery store. Be sure to also bring your water bottle and fill it up at the airport to stay hydrated!
I have a good friend’s baby shower coming up in March and looking for a cute dress under $100 please.
How do you stay motivated to get up and workout early in the morning?
Alix: The early morning grind is a love/hate relationship. I’ve found that if I don’t get it in first thing in the morning it’s really hard to motivate during nap time (or I simply do not have time to myself any other time of the day). It’s a priority for me, so I do what I have to in order to get it in when I can… which is usually very early! I like to stack classes or figure out my workout plan the night before on the Peloton app and can simply hit the start button in the morning. No talking myself out of it at that point. It also helps to have my workout clothes laid out and ready to go.
There is nothing better than having your workout done and coffee in hand by 6:30 am and knowing you can handle whatever the day brings your way! It truly puts me in a better mood and helps me manage anxiety.
Heather: I feel great after a workout so my biggest motivator to get up and workout first thing in the morning is pretty high so I feel good the rest of the day (it helps when Alix and I plan to meet for a workout, too). Even if I only go for a walk, it’s better than nothing and makes me feel accomplished. However, my kids are in school all day so sometimes I come home after I drop them and get my full blown workout in or go to a class. My schedule is definitely more flexible now than it was when my kids were younger and not in school so I know I can squeeze a workout in any time during the day but overall, I feel my best when I get up early, get it done, and can spend my child-free hours doing more fun things 😉
I’m going to a wedding in May in northern CA. Any dress inspo?
I want to get update labs drawn, but I don’t know what specific ones to ask for?
Lipid panel, CMP, CBC, ferritin, cortisol (AM), B 12 and folates, vitamin D and fasting glucose, TSH, and T3 is a good place to start. I also like to track my estrogen, DHEA, progesterone, testosterone.
I am so ready for Spring fashion – anything you’re specifically eying to add to your wardrobe as the months get warmer?
Lightweight cardigans, blazers, frilly romantic tops, and fun open toed heels.
Heather – can you link your new living room rug?
Alix – have you ever done a “What I Eat in a Day” post?
I used to do those if you search the blog for it. This post explains why those types of posts can be unhelpful or triggering which is never my intention and why I don’t really write them much anymore. Here is another one from awhile back. If you like these types of posts let me know in the comments section.
I never know what to look for in a supplements brand.. are the ones at Costco and Target fine or should I be seeking out specific brands?
Supplements are not regulated by the FDA so you want to make sure they are third party tested. Here is a good article to explain what to look for in a supplement. We both like Athletic Greens which covers a lot of your supplement needs. I like the brand Nordic Naturals for Omega 3’s and I like SEED or Klaire Labs probiotics. Other supplement brands I like is NOW, Pure Encapsulation, Thorne, and Garden of Life. Supplements are expensive, so I suggest getting labs drawn so you’re not taking anything you don’t need.
What shampoo do you use? I used Opalex and I see them on the news for lawsuits so thinking of changing!
Basically the gurus on TikTok (the gospel) have told me that Opalex is garbage and we shouldn’t be using it as it strips your hair of its natural oils. I used their hair mask/leave in conditioner and have since switched to everything Oribe, including shampoo and conditioner. I use the Gold Lust shampoo and conditioner and have also used the Hair Alchemy (baby yellow bottle) Oribe line to repair and add moisture back to my hair.
xx, Heather & Alix
