Healthy and fit on route 66

blueberries/Quest bar/whey protein powder/almonds

 Don't you just love the title of this blog post?  My hubby's idea.  He is such a weaver of words, a wordsmith if you will.  English degree going to work.

Anywho, we are about to leave for our end-of-summer vacation - a mixed bag of emotions, a little bit of sadness and a little bit of excitement.  We will be driving to New Brunswick to spend some wonderful family time with Adam's famjam and then to Prince Edward Island to enjoy a weekend at a picturesque hotel, Dalvay by the Sea.

I am trying to eat really clean because I am currently in the middle of my FOCUS T25 challenge.  I am starting to see some results and I don't want to derail my progress.  Well, if 6-pack abs start in the kitchen, then healthy snacks are a must and preparation is key!  It would be all too easy to stop at gas stations along the road and grab a yummy slurpee and a bag of chips (what cheat days are for).  

What I'm packing:

1. Whey protein powder - hubby just got me this cute shaker cup with a removable powder compartment, it's genius!  There are no blenders in our car so I can load a scoop of the powder into the bottom of this cup and wait until I'm ready to mix it with some water.  We buy whey protein isolate from Costco, by the way. 
2. Quest bars - these are sooooo yummy.  High protein, low carb, high fibre, and come in many delicious flavours!  I feel like I'm treating myself when I eat these and I constantly have one in my diaper bag for when I'm out and about and can't find a healthy snack.  The combination of protein and fibre is very filling and keeps me satisfied for a while.
3. Blueberries - delicious and nutritious, enough said.
4. Almonds - a handful of raw nuts is a wonderful source of healthy fat and fibre which satisfies my hunger pangs.  Note they are raw nuts, not roasted, not salted, not toffee covered.

   

   Quest bars (prego belly)

Of course, I'm also packing a big cup of water filled with lots of ice and lemon slices.

Now I'm set for the trip and will arrive at our destination feeling satisfied and happy that I stuck with my diet.  Good start to what will no doubt be an awesome family vacation.

What do you pack for snacks during long car rides?