I am a traveling sales person by trade, and today is my first day returning to the road. I am out on a 4 day trip and I am getting my first taste of being banded on the go. It will definitely be a learning curve for me to choose my meals wisely. It was easy at home in a more controlled environment. I live in a rural area with no restaurants so I prepare every meal at home. But now, living in a different hotel room every night, it will be up to me to make the right decision when it comes to ordering at restaurants.

I feel you! I'm also a traveling sales girl. I usually do Protein Shakes in the morning. I also try and find a grocery store and a room with a mini fridge. You'll adjust. I had so much bad food out of town. I also thought it didn't count if I wasn't at home, lol. Could be part of the reason I gained so much weight. It's been so eye opening counting calories and watching what I put in my body.

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Me too! Not only am I in sales, I am in the food business! I was banded almost three years ago and yes, I did have a learning curve. I carry premixed Protein Shakes, use a small cooler that I refill daily with yogurt, string cheese, healthy crackers and fruit and make sure that I have workout clothes in my suitcase.

If you want excuses, they are always there. If you want to make it work, you will find a way.

Remember, failing to plan is planning to fail! Best of luck to you!!!

Not banded yet (surgery date May 15th), but I will be in pretty much the same boat as everyone else here...traveling about 50-60% of my time. I'm in scientific sales and when I hit the road, it's never by myself, always in combination with my local rep. That means not only restaurant meals, but social restaurant meals. I've already announced that I'm getting banded to my team...couldn't hide it anyway and this way it might hold me a little more accountable. I have 3 trips lined up between now and banding day and hope to practice good choices rather than food funerals :-/

The cooler is a really good idea! Especially since I live in a state (good old New Mexico) with such inconsistent amenities and choices for dining. Luckily I am in a bigger city today and stopped at a Cracker Barrel for some rainbow trout and green beans. I will definitely plan better on my future endeavors!

some of the nicer convenience stores and supermarkets have some great veggies/fruit premade/premeasured as well as (hot meals)....i think its an pretty easy way to eat....and def use the cooler if you want to prepare ahead of time and have it ready for you.

I am a traveling sales person by trade, and today is my first day returning to the road. I am out on a 4 day trip and I am getting my first taste of being banded on the go. It will definitely be a learning curve for me to choose my meals wisely. It was easy at home in a more controlled environment. I live in a rural area with no restaurants so I prepare every meal at home. But now, living in a different hotel room every night, it will be up to me to make the right decision when it comes to ordering at restaurants.

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