Well, I have to say I had a great time in Orlando on my business trip, even though it took 29 hours to get there.

 It  was just like the first road trip I  did to the Gold Coast all the way back in 1987 when I was selected to represent NSW in the All Schools Australian Tennis Titles (although this last trip didn’t include sneaking around into the girls rooms), - but hey, I was only 15 back then and things have changed over the years…).

 With all the travel and hotel stay, I felt inspired to write a post with a few tips and things you should consider before the next work/road trip.

 Here are a few things you should do on a business/road trip to help you stay lean…

 Train Before you Leave  

 In order to set myself up and wear myself out a bit so I could sleep on the plane, I got up very early and went to the gym for a “burn fat fast session”. That’s what I’m calling my new style of workout (will be online very soon) that focuses on burning maximum calories in a short amount of time. With little or no rest.

 After a 10 minute warmup, I did 20 minutes of various functional movements ( the basis behind the ‘burn fat fast’ program and then got back home so I could hit the road ( or the air I should say).

And it doesn’t matter how early you have to leave, all you need to do is get up an extra 30 minutes early to squeeze in a short 20-minute burn fat fast workout.

 Eat up Before Leaving

 When I came home from the gym, I had a big breakfast of a 4-egg omelet (with  broccoli, capsicum, mushrooms and spinach) plus a serve of porridge & mixed berries.

  Eat at the Airport before Leaving and Take a few Snacks

 I had packed some fruit, a nut mix & water for the first leg of my trip.

We all know that plane food is not the greatest and you will have a much better chance to find a nutritious meal at the airport. You just need to select a protein source & a basic salad at one of the food outlets. This will save you eating the snacks & plane food that comes out.

  Plan a Cheat Meal for When you get There… Gives you Something to Look Forward to  

 Eating a solid breakfast , snacks, then a decent pre flight meal, I was never hungry and tempted to eat junk food on the flight. It helped that I had an awesome book to read and notes to take, which kept me occupied.  Plus, in the back of my mind I had planned to have a cheat meal at some stage in the first day I got there, which kept me going.

 And it worked out perfect. I go to the Hilton in Orlando and one of bus was there waiting for me and kind enough to take me to dinner. So I ordered  Pork Shanks with a salad and mash potato + a few beers.

 Not too much damage, and still had protein & vegetables in it.

 Find a Hotel with a gym in it

 If possible find a hotel that has a gym and a pool in it. I was fortunate that the Hilton had both which made life for me very easy. I was able to hit the gym & pool  most mornings.

No major drama if you can’t though, I will have my “Travelling Boot Camp” program up online soon that requires no equipment at all.

 Choose Wise Meal Options at the Take Away Restaurants

 I don’t recommend eating at McDonald’s every day, but a couple of time I was left with no options for food whilst overseas. Instead of the double cheeseburger meal deal ( upsized of course the American way), with chips, coke & a cookie, I just ordered a couple of chicken wraps. At the end of the day not too bad…

 Plan ahead, and you don’t have to worry about gaining weight on the road.

 I spent 10 days on the road and came back 1kg lighter than when I left.

 What’s the best business/road trip you’ve ever went on? Let me know in the comments section below.

Losing fat the easy way

 Scott Williams