At conferences and when I’m traveling, that means packing a few servings of protein – whey, foil packs of tuna or salmon, salmon or turkey jerky if it’s in at the natural foods store, and some cheese for my first couple days. I used to carry nuts, but now I carry those individual serving packets of nut butters.

I can mix the whey into milk, cold coffee, or as a last resort, cold water. The other things I use to amp up the protein in salads or soups. Most of the time, unless I really didn’t plan well, I just walk away from the other carbage on the table. I have also been known to ask the hotel desk for their take-out menus and order protein in as needed.

I’ve been a low-carber for eight years, and the froot-loop breakfast doesn’t work for me. I bring my serving of whey protein or something from my protein stash to communal tables, mix the whey into the available liquids, and explain what I’m doing and why. If eggs, cheese, cream cheese and/or peanut butter are available, I see if I can make do with them and save my stash for another time.

I don’t preach about low-carbing – but if asked, I do explain why I’m leaving the carbs on the table.
The only exceptions I make to eating what my body needs is if I’m at a meal at someone’s home. One meal of mac’n'cheese won’t kill me, and I don’t want to be rude. But if I’m at a conference, I honestly try to eat as close to the way I’d eat at home as possible when I’m not cooking for myself.

Hope that helps!
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