So it is the holidays - heavy travel and I will be posting travel fit ideas now and then to keep in mind. Today I wanted to take a sec to mention some things we don't always keep in mind when Flying.

you should always keep some healthy snacks and a bottle of water with you so you are not tempted by Cinnabon! Believe me - they almost got to me last time.

If your flight is delayed take that time to walk around the airport rather than sit and wait the extra 1/2 an hour. Keep the blood moving - you will probably get a mile in while you wait.

*Drink plenty of fluids (preferably water) before, during, and after your flight. Not only will you feel better, but keeping up your fluid reserves also helps your body ward off a whole other host of maladies. Staving off dehydration will also decrease your risk of getting jet lag.

• *Slap on some moisturizer and lip balm to combat the dry air in the flight cabin.
• *If you wear glasses, don’t fly with contacts--don your specs instead. Contacts will only dry out and further irritate itchy or burning eyes. 
• *Clear your head with a hot, steamy shower after you land.
• *Avoid smoky bars when you reach your destination or while you wait for a connecting flight.

**Dehydration also weakens the immune system. Cramped conditions breed the contraction of germs.

****To minimize the discomfort of pressure building in your ears, here’s how to make them pop: Pinch your nostrils closed and inhale deeply. Then exhale through your nose, blowing out in short, firm bursts until you feel your ears pop. Yawning, drinking liquids, and chewing gum also help.

Happy Travels!