Dear CeCe: I Don't Know What to Eat When I Travel

Dolls,

This one came straight from my inbox:

Every time I travel, I end up grabbing whatever's at the airport. I'm traveling a lot this summer and I want to stay on track. What GLP-1-friendly snacks actually stay in your bag for flights, road trips, and long travel days?

I took my favorite snacks to someone who would know.

Recently I caught up with Dr. Melynda Barnes, Chief Medical Officer at Ro, for a little game of: “What’s in my bag” and gave her permission to rate a few on-the-go snacks that I love. Let’s see which one earns a doctor-recommended stamp of approval or gets left behind (eek!).

Liquid I.V. and Miralax, always packed together and shaken up in my protein lemonade.

Dr. B immediately gave them both the green light.

On hydration, she reminded me that “for people who are eating less, you’re probably drinking less,” which is why she likes seeing electrolytes that contain sodium and potassium to help support hydration.

And the Miralax? She didn’t hesitate there either. “Constipation is very common,” she explained, because GLP-1 medications slow food moving through your digestive system. “Something like Miralax keeps you regular.”

Not the most glamorous travel essentials... but they’ve both earned permanent spots in my bag.

Verdict: stays.

Small, portable, never let me down on a travel day.

Dr. B took one look at the nutrition label and said, “What are we maximizing for? Really, protein.” She pointed out that this little bag packs 7 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber, making it an easy, satisfying snack to keep on hand when you’re on the move.

I already loved having almonds in my bag, but getting Dr. B’s stamp of approval made me feel even better about reaching for them.

Verdict: Stays.

Dolls, I love these! They’re my go-to when I want something sweet and they remind me of Reese’s candies!

Dr. B, however, took one look at the nutrition label and wasn’t nearly as excited. “I’m going to heave this,” she laughed. “Here’s why: saturated fat—10 grams, 50% of your daily value.”

I can’t say I enjoyed hearing that... but that’s exactly why I wanted to play this game with her. Sometimes the snacks we think are making our GLP-1 journey easier deserve a second opinion.

Verdict: Tossed. (I’m still a little in my feelings about it.)

Shelf-stable, TSA-friendly, high in protein, and my turkey jerkey sticks can survive a full day of travel without a fridge in sight. It’s one of those snacks I always feel good about tossing into my bag because I know it’ll be there when I need it.

Dr. B didn’t hesitate. Looking at the label, she immediately pointed out that it was 80 calories, zero sugar, and 12 grams of protein, making it a solid option for on-the-go protein. “We’re going to keep this in the bag,” she said.

I couldn’t agree more. It’s not flashy, but it’s dependable and sometimes that’s exactly what you need on a long travel day.

Verdict: Stays.

Travel doesn’t have to mean abandoning your routine. Consistency isn’t built when life is perfectly scheduled, it’s built in airports, on road trips, in hotel rooms, between adventures.

Sometimes the most supportive choice isn’t made when you’re hungry. It’s made while you’re packing.

Over the years, I’ve realized Whole Life Health isn’t built on one big decision. It’s built on dozens of small ones that quietly support each other. For me, that includes packing protein, staying hydrated, moving my body, protecting my sleep and yes, taking my weekly GLP-1 through Ro.

None of those habits work alone. Together, they’ve become one way I practice loving myself.

If you’re curious whether GLP-1 treatment might be right for you, you can learn more and see if you qualify.

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Hope this helps,

CeCe xx