It has been a while since I have written, but this summer, I flew from Florida to Traverse City, Michigan, for a show, which poses some challenges for healthy eating or eating on one’s regular eating pattern since it is difficult to bring food with you. I still brought a few staples with me: a bag of raw cashews, a few cans of tuna fish, a bag of apples, some decaf K-Cups, and a couple of clean Ziploc baggies.
When planning my arrangements, I made sure that I picked a hotel with a hot breakfast each morning and an in-room refrigerator. These hotels are not usually the most glamorous, but having these options at your disposal is so helpful. I got to the hotel at 3 a.m., and so there was no opportunity to go to the store between the airport and the hotel.
A few hours later, when I arose and needed some breakfast, being able to go downstairs and get a bowl of oatmeal was a lifesaver. I seasoned the plain oatmeal with cinnamon and nutmeg at the coffee station and a banana from the fruit bowl. I filled my water bottle, grabbed some hard-boiled eggs from the cooler and some fresh fruit for my lunch, and headed off to the show.
But that’s not all!
Kimberly Maloomian takes readers on the HorseGrooms Community through her exact shopping list – and the cost – so that you can easily make many healthy meals from the comfort of your hotel room. All you have to do is set up a free profile in the HorseGrooms Community, and you’ll gain exclusive access to special resources, opportunities, courses, and more.
Besides being an avid amateur equestrian, Kimberly Maloomian is a registered top dietitian. She has been the lead dietitian at The Miriam Hospital in RI and she runs her private consulting firm Kimba’s Kitchen offering medical nutrition therapy, weight management strategies, and wellness services for individuals or companies nationwide.
Kimberly: “In my late teens and early 20s I was a groom, on the road, failing at keeping myself healthy. Much of the reason I became a dietitian was to learn how to properly care for myself, and it has evolved into a passion for helping others learn to do the same. I identify with all the grooms out there and while the industry and world are always evolving, one thing remains constant. What we put into our bodies leads to our success in everything we do, and mentoring people to be the best versions of themselves is the ultimate honor.”
