We’re off enjoying a super fun, beautiful (albeit rainy) weekend in our absolute favorite place- the White Mountains in New Hampshire. Have you guys been here for peak foliage season before?? I mean- I really can’t think of many things more beautiful. 🍁🍁🍁

After a super busy (sorta stressful) few weeks starting my new therapy job, my soul needed this trip 🙏 We’ve dodged the rain (mostly) and gotten lots of time outdoors, finally took the kids to Storyland and had plenty of cozy fires to round out a real New England fall weekend.

Now, I’m starting my next 11 day reset with friends on Monday, so I enjoyed some indulgences this weekend. But I’ve never been one to completely let go of my wellness tools on vacation. For one- my body does not do well with the inflammation that comes with too much sugar, processed foods or gluten. Plus, it feels good to move, to have energy and to breathe in nature or sightsee anywhere we are- all perfectly accomplished by walking.
So, here’s a quick list of our “musts” when traveling ⬇️⬇️⬇️

✅Whenever possible, we book a hotel unit or condo with a kitchen. My husband and I just prefer to cook most of our food, and even the kids get bored eating out if it’s more than once a day. Plus- when we’re up here in New Hampshire, sitting on our porch overlooking the mountains beats eating in any restaurant dining room I can think of. Oh- and there’s also the money we save by not eating out most of the time
✅Bring the essentials. Always. For me, that’s fresh fruit and veggies, air dried or (sometimes) dried fruit for when we’re out, some of my gluten free meal/side alternatives (sweet potatoes, chickpea pasta…) and healthier snacks.
✅Don’t skip the supplements. Adam and I both travel with a bag of our must have supplements. For me, it’s mitochondrial support, gut support and detox drainage pathway support. Plus magnesium glycinate to support sleep. Exactly what I need is likely not exactly what you need- but when you work with a qualified functional health practitioner and find the right supplements to feel your best, you won’t leave home without them either! Now- taking them on a schedule can be a bit trickier- for that, leaving them somewhere you will see them early and often seems to help (I’m taking about you, my best friend the coffee machine).
✅Move. And keep moving- it feels good! I’ve always found that I get the most steps when we’re away. Like, double the amount of my average. And why not? Some of our absolute favorite memories are walking around San Francisco, Paris, Nice, Portland, San Diego, etc…all incredible places that we would miss some of if we were on train or in a cab.
✅Choose nature. We’re all hearing the terms “forest bathing” these days- and for good reason! Hiking, walking local trails, horseback riding, biking- there is SO much beauty to be seen around us and being out in nature is beneficial for our stress levels, circadian rhythms, mental health, and our bodies. I’m not saying I don’t LOVE a good beach chair, sunny day and a book- but it sure does feel even more enjoyable after a long morning walk on the beach or parasailing.
I hope you are all enjoying time away, time in nature and time with loves ones this fall. Tell me all about your favorite spots!!

To your health! ~Jess