Almost seven years ago, the folks at Today is Someday took a huge leap: they sold everything they owned, quit their jobs, and hit the road to travel full-time. But the full-time travel ruined Today is Someday.
There’s a side to full-time travel that often doesn’t make it to Instagram or YouTube. As amazing as it is, this lifestyle presents some real challenges—especially when it comes to staying healthy. When they first hit the road, they thought having more freedom would make it easier to prioritize fitness and healthy eating. They quickly realized how wrong they were.
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Why Full-Time Travel Makes Healthy Living Difficult
1. Travel Days Wreck Routines
Travel days can be brutal. After hours of driving, setting up camp, or dealing with airports, cooking a healthy meal or exercising often feels impossible. If meals aren’t prepped in advance, gas stations and fast food become the default.
2. No Schedule and No Consistency
One of the biggest perks of full-time travel is the flexibility to go where you want when you want.
However, that lack of routine makes it hard to stick to a structured workout plan or consistent eating habits. Unlike in a traditional home with a daily rhythm, travel life constantly shifts based on location, plans, and the unexpected.
3. No Default Gym
Without a regular gym, fitness looks different on the road. While hotel gyms or cruise ship fitness centers help occasionally, most of the time it’s about improvising.
That means finding trails, using bodyweight exercises, or carrying portable equipment. It takes extra effort to stay active when a built-in routine doesn’t exist.
4. Running Isn’t So Simple
For Stacey and Phil, running was a social event—there were friends to run with and safe places to go. Now, every new place requires figuring out if it’s safe, whether there’s a sidewalk or trail, or if the only option is looping around a small campground 15 times just to hit a mile.
5. Food Is Too Good to Pass Up
According to Stacey, one of the best things about traveling is the food. Every destination offers something new and tempting—whether it’s pizza and pasta in Italy, gumbo in Louisiana, or lobster rolls in Maine. Saying no to unique local cuisine is tough, and the calories add up fast.
6. Medical Care on the Move is Challenging
Regular doctor visits become a logistical nightmare. Scheduling checkups, finding healthcare providers in different states, and timing visits with travel plans make staying on top of health a real challenge.
Today is Someday’s Plan to Get Back on Track
Rather than letting travel derail Phil and Stacey’s health, they’ve decided to make lifestyle changes that work with their nomadic way of life instead of against it.
1. Slow Down the Travel Pace
Instead of moving every few days, they’re committing to staying in one place for at least a week—often longer. This reduces the stress of constant packing and unpacking, allows for healthier home-cooked meals, and makes it easier to stick to an exercise routine.
2. Prioritize Home-Cooked Meals
Cooking at home is the best way to control what goes into each meal. By slowing down their travels, they’ll have more time to prepare meals instead of relying on fast food or restaurant dining.
3. Telemedicine for Medical Care
Finding primary care physicians who offer telemedicine has been a game-changer. Now, they can schedule checkups from anywhere without needing to return to a home base.
4. Strength Training Is the Key
Building muscle is their #1 fitness priority. They’ve started using resistance bands, adjustable free weights, and even a weighted vest to make walks more challenging.
5. Making Fitness Fun
Instead of just running or hitting the gym, they’re embracing activities that feel more like play—hiking, kayaking, pickleball, and cycling. If exercise is enjoyable, it’s easier to stick with it.
6. Joining a Fitness Challenge
Accountability makes a difference, so they’ve joined a friend’s fitness challenge to stay motivated. This helped them stay active even while traveling through Europe.
A Healthier Future on the Road
Right now, the numbers don’t lie. Stacey shared that a recent DEXA scan revealed that her lean body mass is at 57%—far below the ideal 70%—and her body fat is over 40%, putting her at increased risk for serious health issues like diabetes and heart disease.
Stacey also shared she has gained 20 pounds since starting full-time travel, largely due to lost muscle mass and inconsistent healthy habits. But she’s determined to change that.
The Road Ahead
Even though full-time travel ruined Today is Someday, they’re changing things up again to regain control of their lifestyles. This year, Phil and Stacey are committing to making health a priority—not just to lose weight, but to stay strong, active, and able to keep traveling for years to come. They’ll be sharing updates along the way, from fitness wins and struggles to another DEXA scan down the road to track progress.
Follow along on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook for real-time updates on this health journey. It’s going to be a challenge, but with the right changes, they’re confident they can make it work—one mile, one meal, and one healthy choice at a time.
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