My latest business trip took me to Germany last week, with the above picture being taken in the German Alps where the conference I was attending had dinner one night. Like my previous business trip to Seattle, I was able to lose another 1.5 lbs. during the week of my trip.

As before, I booked hotels that had a fitness room, and had my portable scale with me, along with my Sportea ice tea. I also went food shopping when I first arrived so that I would not be dependent on the food at the conference for my nutrition, and I could have my breakfast at a time of my choosing rather than during the prescribed times set by the conference/hotel. This way, I can better fit in my morning exercise without worrying that I have to be somewhere for breakfast.

Every morning I fit in an hour of exercise, and it has been my experience that from 6 am to 8 am is the busiest time in the morning at these hotel gyms, so if one gets there earlier or later, it is easier to immediately get on a piece of equipment rather than having to wait. Typically, I got to the gym at around 5 am, this way I could go immediately to my equipment of choice, and left myself enough time to check my e-mails as I was having breakfast in my hotel room after I exercised.  Remember, that these gyms have limited pieces of equipment, so if you are unable to get on immediately,  you may not be able to get on before your meetings start.

Another technique I use is to avoid desserts, and order fresh fruit instead if possible. During these conferences, particularly the ones in Germany, there are many desserts, and they pack a lot of sugar and calories. Avoid these desserts, and order fresh fruit instead, and you will less calories to burn off the next day during your workout. That also goes for alcohol, since that also has many calories, but few nutrients, so it is best to limit one’s consumption if you are trying to maintain or lose weight. Instead, get some sparking water as a cocktail, and if you have wine or beer, only drink a small amount.

These are just some further strategies that I use when I travel.