I know it’s a while before I take off to explore the world, but with my Monday food blog, I’ve been thinking — how am I actually going to keep the body I worked so hard for during the prologue of this adventure?
I want to be as fit and healthy as possible so I can explore for years to come. I’ll be starting my big adventure in my late 40s, so I’m not exactly a spring chicken — but I’ll do my best to keep up with my then-18-year-old daughter! I want to enjoy the sights, meet new people, and just live the experience to the fullest.
💧 Hydration: My Constant Travel Companion
Water, water, and more water. It makes up around 45–70% of our bodies — roughly 60% for men and 55% for women. Morbidly obese people like me can dip as low as 45%, so once I get mine back up, I’m keeping it there!
My plan is simple: a reusable water bottle filled up wherever I go, recycling other bottles we collect, or just having a glass in the hotel room. Hydration helps in two big ways:
1️⃣ Keeps calories down — always a win.
2️⃣ Keeps energy levels steady and my body happy, especially when it’s hot or I’ve been walking a lot.
☕ One Special Drink a Day
Now, I’m not sticking to just water — that would be impossible! I love a good Dr Pepper, vanilla latte, or perfect cup of tea. But just drinking those around the world would get dull fast.
So, I’ll be trying new drinks as we travel — unique juices, unusual teas, and maybe even a mocktail now and then (since I don’t drink alcohol). It’s a fun way to experience local flavours without turning every day into a calorie marathon.
🍛 Eating Like the Locals
It’s no secret that I love food. Food tells a story — every corner of the world has unique dishes with a history behind them. My plan is to eat like the locals: fresh, regional food that’s naturally balanced and full of flavour.
But I’m also realistic — Erika will want comfort food sometimes, and I’m sure we’ll find cafés with irresistible cake or a “must-try” dish that’s not exactly diet-friendly. That’s fine! Balance is 80% mindful eating, 20% joy.
🚶♀️ Movement That Feels Natural
Ah, exercise — my current nemesis! But before I start the first chapter of this journey, I’ll be in better shape than I am now.
Travel will naturally include walking, stairs, and exploring, but I also plan to fit in gentle routines — yoga, light cardio, or even using hotel and cruise ship gyms when I can. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s consistency — finding movement that feels good and sustainable.
😴 Rest & Recovery
Sleep… my eternal struggle! I average about six hours a night if I’m lucky, though I sleep great on travel days — maybe that’s a good sign!
I’ll make sure to listen to my body and schedule rest weeks where Erika and I can just chill — PJs, Netflix, and snacks. We both need downtime to recharge and be ready for the next adventure.
✨ Final Thoughts
Health isn’t about having perfect days. I’ll slip up — we all do. It’s about showing up for myself and dragging Erika along with me (it’s my parental duty, after all!).
Will it be easy to resist ordering everything off the menu or skipping the gym before breakfast? Absolutely not. But the effort will be worth it — more castle stairs to climb, more ferries to ride, and of course… more food to enjoy!
I know it’s a while before I take off to explore the world, but with my Monday food blog, I’ve been thinking — how am I actually going to keep the body I worked so hard for during the prologue of this adventure?
I want to be as fit and healthy as possible so I can explore for years to come. I’ll be starting my big adventure in my late 40s, so I’m not exactly a spring chicken — but I’ll do my best to keep up with my then-18-year-old daughter! I want to enjoy the sights, meet new people, and just live the experience to the fullest.
Couch Potato to World Getter 
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