It’s road-trip season, and here are 5 great ways to help you remain keto while enjoying the weather!
Road-tripping can be so much fun, but it could feel intimidating if you are new to Keto! This is why I created this list to make planning simple.
What if you get hungry and don’t know what to snack on?
What if there is nowhere to stop for snacks you are familiar with?
Well, like with everything else Keto, preparation is the key!
This doesn’t always need to be prepared Keto snacks or a cooler for your road trip (which can take the spontaneity out of it).
Still, it’s just knowing what Keto snacks or foods are easy and convenient while on the road. It is also about speaking to people about your food restrictions in a way they can understand and serve you best!
I have made almost every Keto mistake. So I’ll leave you with a list to help you avoid the mistakes I’ve made!
5 of my top suggestions for staying Keto on a road trip:
- Google is your friend! If you plan to stop for a meal, map out local restaurants and Google their menu! That’s it. Look at what they offer, and see if there are suggested changes that can be made to accommodate you, or better yet if they have Keto friendly meals!
- When you order food, or if you are looking for Keto suggestions…..tell your servers or gas station attendant that you are Keto and see what they suggest (if anything). The point is, you never know what someone else can share with you until you ask. Some of the best keto suggestions I have gotten while eating on the road have come from strangers!
- Pack snacks or buy snacks you know are Keto! Almonds, cheese, beef jerky, pepperettes, cheese crisps, fat bombs, bacon, nut butter, prepared Keto snacks….These are all great ideas; remember to read labels (ALWAYS) and watch your portion sizes! It’s so easy to get carried away when you’re having fun and not paying attention to how much you are enjoying your Keto snacks.
- Take a bulletproof coffee with you! The fat in a BP coffee can help to curb hunger, so you aren’t tempted to reach for non-keto snacks! Some of my favorite coffees also come in instant single-serving travel packs; this makes it so much easier! Alternatively, ensure you have lots of water and electrolytes to stay hydrated!
- Intermittent fasting is a great way to plan to stay on track! You can prepare to have two big meals during the day with intermittent fasting. This is easy enough, and if you are a planner, it makes the planning process much easier! Having a big, fat-filled breakfast and a plan for dinner later in the day can help you keep snacking to a minimum, and it makes the stress of finding Keto foods disappear!
Road trips should be fun and exciting!
… and if you’re like me, in the past, they included a lot of poor food choices (and Dr. Peppers).
Staying Keto while on a road trip can be just as fun, and your body will feel better if you manage to stay on track with what it has been used to!
How often have you traveled or gone on a road trip and felt absolutely disgusting afterward? Now you can still maintain your Keto lifestyle AND experience the fun of a road trip simultaneously!
So tell me, what have I missed?
If you are a road tripper, what helpful tip has worked for you?
Until then, I hope you have learned something about 5 great ways to remain keto while you road-trip!
Talk Soon,
Amy XO
p.s. Make sure you’ve downloaded my Keto Guide to help YOU get started (or restart) on your Keto Journey
I also meal prep. I place meals in an ice chest and then heat up at gas stations. Everything premeasured and weighed. Even snacks, water, etc… if I have to have caffeine, I Google Dutch Bros for a sugar free pick me up.
Thank you Amy for all you do and the great information you give the UCanketo community . Great ideas!
Intermittent fasting you mentioned is my best tool for road trips. Also pack keto snacks. Thanks for the post
Great tips! I once went on a 2 week road trip and a dear friend’s wife packed me a boatload of hard boiled eggs! It helped, esp when I didn’t want to pay for a meal. The other thing I will say is to be gentle with yourself on a road trip. You can’t always control things like you can at home, so roll with the punches and don’t beat yourself up. Just get back on the horse.
My husband and I road tripped from Maine to CA and back last year. We took strawberries, keto meat sticks, cheese slices, egg salad, ham and nuts ina large cooler that has a pourable drink insert that we had filled with ice water for on the road. We had an amazing trip and never felt deprived.
Great ideas
I sometimes a large protein and fat breakfast late in morning so it last through traveling times. Thank you for the ideas and blog for our encouragement.
Great tips as always.
Thanks for the tips!
Ty Amy going on vacation the end of month
Thank you these are great suggestions
I would also make sure I had plenty of water
I love taking nuts. I also roast them, put some oil on them like avocado, olive, or sesame seed oil.