 This is a hard time for a lot of us who are sick or have a loved one struggling and our thoughts are with you. Also with all of our hospital staff, grocery store employees, delivery drivers or anyone else on the front line. For the rest of us at home, I know a lot of us are starting to go a little bit stir crazy, am I right? And this is only the beginning of what seems to be the "new normal." Normal meaning virtual living in every sense of the word. Working from home, FaceTime dates and social gatherings like birthdays and happy hours, streaming live events, workouts, meditations and more! I'd be lying if I said I wasn't enjoying this a little bit; not people being sick or necessarily the virtual part although I am pretty used to it , but mainly the part that is forcing us as a whole to slow down. I am not naive or unaware, BUT I am finding the peace and restorative work both mentally and physically eye-opening during a time of such chaos and uncertainty. I truly believe this is a collective "awakening" for all of us. If you have already begun digging deep years, months or even weeks prior you've been ready and likely feeling safe while trusting the process and if not, this is an amazing opportunity to start doing so and accepting what comes up for you. What does that mean exactly? To me it means really looking within yourself, self-reflecting and facing all of your "stuff." That can look like anything from childhood wounds to repetitive patterns and behaviors that aren't great habits, fears, toxic relationships you're in and anything in-between. It's a time we're being forced to heal and move forward, shifting and re-shaping our realities. Before I go too deep, here are some overall tips and ideas to follow below for your well-being and inner work; feel free to comment and let me know your thoughts on all the above.
While I listed some ideas here , there are also a ton of others including virtual workouts and challenges you have all been participating in. Please share with us other activities and inner-work examples that you have been finding peaceful and uplifting during this time. I think now more than ever, community needs to come together and support one another. I also give so much credit to all of you parents out there who are working with your children at home and finding creative ways to spend your days as a family while balancing your responsibilities. Of course, make sure you are practicing physical distancing (I believe we can still safely be social) washing your hands often, and making sure you are getting all the nutrients you need including hydration! Be well and safe :) Bianca 
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 It’s easy to look at travel days as “cheat days” and a chance to overindulge (we’re guilty of this too). We all know how hard it can be to get back on the wagon after falling off, so to prevent this from happening, we want to make sure you’re equipped with tips on how to stay on track. Flying can leave you feeling bloated and dehydrated so we believe it's especially important to not stray right from the start of your trip… your flight. Let's talk eating right for flight! In general, we would suggest: Low sodium, small meals without overdoing it Eating about 45-60 minutes before your flight Foods to Eat Day of Flying Oranges: vitamin C boost, easy to carry on and extra hydration Herbal teas (but don’t use airplane hot water read our previous blog to find out why): extra vitamins, minerals and hydration Greek yogurt (sugar free): probiotics to aid in any digestive issues and protein to keep you remaining full Lean protein in general (chicken, turkey, fish): to keep you satisfied unit landing Smoothies (with fruits and plain Greek yogurt): protein and hydrating Bananas, Raisins or Sunflower Seeds: easy to travel with, high in potassium to reduce leg cramping in a tight space Cherries: can help you adjust to a new time zone according to The New York Times (Super interesting!) Oats: keep you full from the fiber and carbs and aid in sleep due to the aforementioned melatonin and tryptophan Foods to Avoid While Flying Sulfur rich foods like eggs, protein powders and meats Nuts, including most granola bars Dried fruits, including some granola bars Sugar free gums and mints Hummus and beans in general Chips and anything with high sodium Anything fried! Thanks for taking flight with us. Stay tuned for our next post! In the meantime, eat well, hydrate and stay active. Lisa & Bianca   About Us: Hi! We're Lisa from Blue Light Events and Bianca from thriveWLB bringing you some work travel, healthy tips! Lisa has been in the event space and onsite for 14+ years while Bianca had 5 years in the same space but is now focused on nutrition and wellness in corporate environments. If you’re an event professional you most likely know what it means to live life on the go. We personally know the challenges of trying to keep a routine and live a healthy lifestyle while not being home for a long period of time. This is what has motivated us to collaborate and put together some things we’ve learned throughout our careers to share with you. We appreciate you taking the time to read this and we hope you enjoyed! Follow Us:  @eventswithbluelight @thrivewlb 
Let’s talk flights! This is where it all begins - The night before your flight try to get as much rest and hydration as possible.- - The stress of packing and flying plus the germs that can be found on an airplane (*shudder*) are reasons to start taking immune boosting vitamins before you even leave. We usually start taking vitamins a few days before a flight and will continue to take them throughout our trip up until a few days after returning home. Some of the vitamins we’ve tried and suggest are the following:
- Take it a step further and pack sanitizing wipes to wipe down the area you’re sitting in. You can also pack facial wipes and hand sanitizer to clean your face and hands as desired. Lisa is a germaphobe where as Bianca believes in a little exposure to germs can actually help you, but we both agree to use sanitizer and wipes sparingly but definitely in the ickiest of situations. Can you guess the three dirtiest spots on an airplane?!
Thanks for taking flight with us. Stay tuned for our next post! In the meantime, eat well, hydrate and stay active. - Lisa and Bianca  |
AuthorBianca Mircica- CEO and Founder of thrive WLB. While most of my professional experience lies in teaching, digital advertising and event planning, I've come to realize my greatest strengths along the way. My passion for nutrition and fitness since I was a teen along with helping others grow are what has remained consistent and took me to where I am today. With a deep sense of understanding and compassion, as well as having a nutrition certification and understanding of the industry, thrive allows me to continue touching the lives of others and bringing awareness to what I believe can help in the corporate day-to-day, hustle and bustle! Archives
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