Traveling: What to pack!

I'm traveling for work this week, so I thought it was the perfect opportunity to talk about what I take with me when I travel to ensure I stay on track. What you can pack will vary depending on whether you are traveling by car or by plane. In my case, I'm driving about 2 hours from home and will be staying in a hotel for 2 nights. I called ahead and made sure I would have a refrigerator and microwave in my room. Here's a look into what I'm packing!!

Breakfast items: I put 3 serving of dry oats in a small container with a scooper, 2 sample packets of protein I've received from various promotions (these are really easy to travel with), instant coffee and sugar free coffee creamer.
 

Meal #2: Quest Nutrition Protein Bars

Lunch: Tuna packets. I will buy frozen rice (be sure it's just  rice and water) and frozen veggies when I arrive. This will minimize what I have to keep cold for the trip.

Meal #4: Greek yogurt and rice cakes. You could buy the greek yogurt upon arrival but I will be at an office with a fridge, so I'm bringing it with me.

Dinner: Grilled chicken breasts in a ziploc. I will also use the  rice and veggies that I buy to go with this meal.

Meal #6: 2 servings of casein protein powder in small container (one for each night).

Extra's: Vitamins,  Creatine and BCAA's, Truvia, fork, spoon and knife, salt and pepper (could pack Mrs. dash if you're watching sodium), cinnamon, extra empty containers (to microwave oatmeal in, etc.), shaker cup (for protein and BCAA's), insulated lunch box (to bring food to the office), resistance bands (in case I can't get down to the gym), workout clothes, sneakers, plastic grocery bag (for dirty gym clothes), hot logic mini, workout journal and sugar free jello (in case I get a sweet tooth).

This is not exactly what I would eat at home. When I'm traveling, I try to bring as few refrigerated items as possible but still make healthy choices. I also plan to use the hotel gym everyday, but have my resistance bands because you never know what might happen when traveling.

When traveling by plane, I take most of the non-perishable items with me when I fly. If they are small enough containers, I carry them on. For the larger items, I will put them in a checked bag. You can visit the TSA's website for guidance on what you can and cannot carry on with you. When I arrive at my destination, I also stop at a local whole foods and pick up grilled chicken breasts at the deli, pre-hard boiled eggs, greek yogurt and frozen broccoli. I still pack tupperware and a lunch box so I can bring my meals to the office. If I go out to eat, a salad with grilled chicken and vinegar or fat free dressing works well too.

Here is a pic of my hotel fridge on my most recent trip to Atlanta:

I hope this gives you some ideas for when you travel. Do have other items you bring that I don't have listed? I'd love to hear your ideas!