#WellnessWednesday: How to Stay Healthy on the Road

Ah wellness and health, the topic all over our Instagram feeds. From “detox teas” to waist trainers, we receive tons of messages about how to look and feel our best. For artists on the road, finding ways to stay in good health  is especially of concern. Before you click off, no, this isn’t a post that will tell you how you “should” look or that you don’t fit a certain mold. I’m not giving you “5 steps to get in the best shape you’ve ever been.” I want this post to assist you with being the best version of you and staying healthy while on the road. Lets jump right in.

Food: Making Small Changes
Let’s cover perhaps the biggest topic first. How the heck do you eat healthy while on the road, surrounded by fast food and eating at odd hours? Sometimes the drive-through may be your only option, but there are still slight changes you can make in this instance. For example, if you normally order a cheeseburger meal with medium drink and fries, next time try instead:

• Cheeseburger meal with small drink and fries
• Cheeseburger meal with small fries but drink water instead
• Cheeseburger with iced tea and no fries

Another easy (but still significant) change is taking one or both buns off. Condiments are another one of those things that you really don’t think about: ketchup is high in sugar, try some mustard instead. If you’re having a wrap or a salad, opt for a vinaigrette instead of a classic dressing. These kinds of small changes add up, so do what you can for the health and energy you need on the road.
Tip: If eating out, look at the menu beforehand. Planning what you get ahead of time makes a huge difference between choosing a “bad” versus a “good” meal.

Exercise: No Gym Required
Along with food, getting the right amount of movement is crucial for a healthy life. I’m not saying you must train 2-3 hours a day 6 days a week. If you’re a gym lover then, by all means! If you’re not--don’t worry, I got you. Try walking at least 30 minutes everyday. You’re on the road! You’re seeing new cities, explore! If there is time before or after the show, walk around. The fresh air is great for you as well. If walking doesn’t cut it for you, here are a few of my favorite free apps for “at home workouts” you can do on the bus or at the venue:

• 7 Minute Workout Challenge
• Seven- 7 Minute Workout
• ​Workout for Women: Fitness
• Nike + Run Club
• Nike Training Club

Mind and Soul: Mental Health is Key
Staying healthy is more than eating right and staying active. Metal health is a key factor that most of us tend to forget. Here is how you can keep your mind in check on the go:

• Meditation. There are plenty of meditation videos out there to assist you.
• Breathwork. If you’re not familiar with this, it is a practice where you are conscious of your breathing. You connect mind and body by focusing your attention on your breath.
• Journaling. Keeping track of your emotions and letting them out on paper instead of bottling them up is a great way to clear your mind.

Now, with all that said, take this and have fun! Be present, show up for yourself, stay safe, and stay healthy. You are rocking your career!

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Rubi

About the Author
Let us introduce you to Rubi Skilton--she has one and a half arms, 7 fingers total and she’s learning to love herself! Rubi grew up in a small, but growing, city in Texas and moved to LA four years ago to pursue a career in the music industry. She did artist management for a couple of years, songwriting since she was 7, and even put together a whole music fest her senior year of high school. Although Rubi did truly enjoy that and had always dreamed of working in the industry, she wasn’t feeling aligned. She quickly realized her heart is in helping like-minded women connect and find self love and inner confidence.

Now, Rubi is the Los Angeles chapter leader for #WomenCrush Music and will be launching a  bilingual blog, Ladies Code (Código Femenino) this Saturday, December 1st, 2018. You can connect with Rubi on social media @rubiskilton.
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