14 ways to stay healthy if you're constantly on the road

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For those who are constantly on the road for work, staying healthy can feel near impossible.
We spoke with experts and frequent travelers who have managed to stay healthy despite year-round traveling.
Here are 14 realistic ways to stay healthy when you're constantly on the road for work.
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It's hard enough for most people to stay healthy when they're home. For those who are constantly on the road for work, it can feel near-impossible.

It's far from impossible, however.

Staying physically and mentally fit doesn't have to be an insurmountable task if you can break down your to-dos into small, manageable bits.

What exactly are these bits? We spoke with experts and frequent travelers who have managed to stay healthy despite year-round traveling, and put together a cheat sheet filled with their best advice.

Here are their 14 best ways to stay healthy when you're constantly on the road for work.

Try water infusions

Flatten your belly on the road by sipping on water infusions throughout the day.

"Simply bring a reusable water bottle and fill it with lemon or other fruits," The Nutrition Twins, dietitians Lyssie Lakatos and Tammy Lakatos Shames, told Business Insider.

"The extra flavor will keep you sipping while the combination of water and potassium from the fruit, herb, and/or vegetable infusion will help to flush bloating culprits like salt and help restore hydration."

They said that when you're properly hydrated, you won't make the common mistake of confusing thirst for hunger and you won't overeat.

"Plus, the extra fluid in your stomach can help keep you feeling full," they said.

Do on-the-road ab exercises to fight constipation

While estimates vary, traveler's constipation is thought to affect as many as 40% of travelers.

"Do this digestion exercise to help prevent falling prey to traveler's constipation," the Nutrition Twins said. "It will make your stomach flatter by helping to flush waste and toxins from the body by encouraging elimination of stool through the intestines," they said.

"Suck in your stomach as far as you can, then stick it out as far as you can. Meanwhile, breathe in when sucking in, and breathe out when pushing your stomach out. This small exercise helps blood flow to the stomach, aids in digestion, and exercises your abdominal muscles."

Pre-book your dinner plans

Invest just a few minutes searching for and booking a restaurant before your trip, and you're more likely to find something that fits your dietary goals, Margaux Lushing, the founder of Well + Away, a company that aims to help travelers find healthy spots in new cities, told Business Insider.

"Without planning in advance, dinner becomes a game-time decision, making it easier for coworkers or friends to pull you along somewhere that can compromise your healthy lifestyle," she said.

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