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Episode 361: Road Trip Tips

Released Thursday, 18th July 2019
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Episode 361: Road Trip Tips

Episode 361: Road Trip Tips

Episode 361: Road Trip Tips

Episode 361: Road Trip Tips

Thursday, 18th July 2019
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(0:41) Welcome

Welcome back to The Paleo View everyone!

Stacy is still on the road, and as mentioned last week, is going to talk about how life on the road is going

Please welcome this week's special guest, Matt, the other half of Real Everything

Matt and Stacy are on day 31 of a 68-day cross-country road trip

Recording this week's episode from their Las Vegas hotel

This week Matt and Stacy plan to share travel tips from their experience

How to eat real food

How to plan accordingly

What to research during the planning process

The lessons Matt and Stacy have learned

(3:24) Where to Begin

First and foremost, decide on an overall plan

Part of Matt and Stacy's plan included how they were going to get to where they wanted to go

They initially planned to do an RV trip, but traveling via RV wasn't a fit for them for many reasons

Specifically, it is really hard to explore cities with an RV

Traveling via minivan has really worked out well

Matt and Stacy also looked at all the locations they wanted to visit and exploring their lodging options along their route

Stops with friends they could stay with

Airbnb

Hotels

Sarah asked how Matt and Stacy plotted their route (how many miles they would cover each day, how they tracked the details, etc.)

Stacy created a Google Doc that started as a list and then turned that information into a table in Google Docs

This is an app that they can track on their phone, and even Cole has been able to follow along with their travels plan

Matt and Stacy's parents also have access to the document so they can track along with their travels

They have also used Google Maps to plot their plans

Matt mentioned that they did try using road trip travel apps, but they didn't add any features that were actually helpful

Stacy recommends using a tool, whatever you feel comfortable with, to plan this out

At first, the planning was happening in Matt and Stacy's heads

Then Stacy was capturing details in her Notes app on her phone

And eventually, the notes made their way into a Google Doc

From there a formal final table was created

They started their planning by asking each family member, what two places in the country do you want to visit?

This began the plotting process

Stacy also had some business to tend to along their travels, which gave them additional points to plot

All of these map points and the dates relevant to those various points provided the structure that the trip needs

There has been a bit of zigging and zagging in Matt and Stacy's travels, but it has worked out really well for them

Another thing to consider is how long your family can be in the car

They try to keep it to four hours or less, but they can do 8 to 10 hour days when needed

They tried really hard to map out this trip so that they have 4 to 5 hour days on average, with less than a dozen long days on their travel plans

Also, look at where you are going and what you are going to want to do once you are there

How much time will you need or want at these spots?

Keep in mind that you will not be able to see everything

For Matt and Stacy's kids, this trip has been great to provide a glimpse into various locations that they want to revisit and explore further

The other thing to consider is how to break your days up

For example, if you are bringing a pet you will need to stop more often

Matt and Stacy are kind of hardcore and avoid breaks

They will tell the kids they are not stopping until they need gas again

Factor in all breaks into your travel time

One of the best things that Stacy did was find a cooler that plugs into the car chargeroutlet in their minivan

It is literally a minifridge that also has an electric plug and wheels so that it rolls like a cooler

They plug it into the car and then when they reach their destination for that day, they unplug it and bring it into their stop

Matt and Stacy also brought along an electric hot water kettleto make their own coffee, Wild Zorapacks and Pique Tea

(18:46) Eating on the Go

For the most part, Matt, Stacy and the boys have eaten wraps while in the car

They have kept romaine lettuce, lunch meat, high-quality cheese, squeeze bottle mayo, and mustard

They have also kept trail mixes in stock in the car, but they lean towards the wraps and baby carrots so that people can get in healthy food while on the road

Matt and Stacy set up the minivan with the middle seat missing and this is where the cooler and the snack bin lives

The snack bin lid serves as the tabletop so that Cole can make people wraps

Know your limitations

While you are reducing stress in your life without the typical daily stressors (work, house chores, etc.) you are increasing your stress factors in other ways

Less than ideal sleep

Sitting down for extended periods of time

Tracking the mileage logistics

So don't add the stress of eating foods that you know are going to cause irritation

Stacy has been very careful to not do the things that she know will irritate her

She has avoided nightshades, corn, and low-quality dairy

This has made a huge difference and has allowed Stacy to feel great

(23:21) The Other Things

Everyone is starting to feel a bit homesick, but still appreciating the journey as they reach the halfway mark

Santa Monica will be a great break for everyone

Stacy is separating from the group for a work event

Matt and the boys are going to use this bit of time to relax

The other piece Stacy wants to mention about planning and being organized - clear bins

For short trips, Matt and Stacy typically use storage items they have around the house like paper bags or grocery tote bags

However, for this particular trip, they invested in clear stacking bins that allows them to see what is in which bin

They simply open the trunk and can see where everything is at

Before they left they measured out the space to see how the bins could fit and how many they could fit

Matt and Stacy also purchased a Turtle Topperwhich has been a great investment that has helped with their travels

The Turtle Toppercame with matching duffel bags that fit perfectly inside the storage container

It is also very compact and hasn't impacted their ability to fit in garages

When it came to packing, this trip really forced the family to practice a minimalism mentality

Even when out exploring, when the boys want to buy something, Stacy challenges them to think about where the item would fit

They packed for all weather types

Each family also packed two pairs of walking shoes and one pair of sandals

Since you can't get mail, you really need to plan ahead for what all you will need

You could potentially use an Amazon locker if you were to time your travels exactly right

Other clothing items:

Raincoats

Hoodies

Hats

Sunglasses

A first aid kitwas also an incredibly important addition to their packing list

The snafu that happened with Finn that made Stacy feel like a supermom for packing the ultimate first aid kit

Being able to think on your toes, research and adapt are all important pieces that you will need while on the road

Matt and Stacy also packed some key supplements (anti-gluten pill, activated charcoal, and probiotics)

Stacy asked Sarah to share more on the gluten enzymes she recommends and why

There are a few different varieties out there

The one Sarah keeps in her purse is Glutenza made my Numedica

It's not designed so that someone with celiac disease can eat a baguette, but it's designed to protect you against cross-contamination

It is also really good at breaking apart similar proteins in other high allergen foods

It is a sophisticated supplement and Sarah keeps a bottle of this in her purse at all times

It has been a lifesaver for her

Matt and Stacy have been happy to have this supplement on hand while traveling as well

Whenever they are in a home with a kitchen, the first thing Matt, Stacy and the boys do is meal plan for the exact amount of time they will be with a kitchen and stock up on food supplies

They may pick one special place to eat out at but are otherwise trying to avoid eating out

Be sure to do your gluten-free research

Read reviews

Stacy looks for details that show that they understand what it means to prepare gluten-free recipes

(50:28) Closing Thoughts

Matt and Stacy need to pack up and get ready to leave Las Vegas

They are heading to Joshua Tree National Park next

One of the things that Sarah wanted to mention is that many of the products that Matt and Stacy mentioned are actually sponsors of the show and offer exclusive deals to Paleo View listeners

Chomps

Chomps.com/ThePaleoView

Coupon code: THEPALEOVIEW for 20% off and free shipping

Wild Zora

wildzora.com/thepaleoview

Free Shipping and up to 30% off

Vital Proteins

https://www.vitalproteins.com/thepaleoview

Exclusive bundles of Stacy's and Sarah's favorites are available through the link above

Pique Tea

piquetea.life/thepaleoview

28% off and free shipping

Thrive Probiotic

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15% off with code PALEOVIEW15

Stacy and Sarah reach out to sponsors with products that they already use and genuinely love

These codes stay open - you can use them all the time

Be sure to take advantage of these great deals!

Stacy thanked Sarah for sharing details on Glutenza right off the top of her head

It was great to catch up again!

Sarah and Stacy will be back again next week

Special thanks to Matt for joining Stacy and Sarah for this week's show!

And thank you to listeners for tuning in!

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