My first mistake for the flight was assuming that if I selected a "low cal" meal option that it would possibly fit in with my dieting regime. Wrong. It was some kinda pasta so I couldn't eat it. Luckily I had taken some low cal (~100/150 cal) protein bars with me as well as a small bag of almonds. So while I couldn't fill out all of the dietary needs, I was at least not going over the allowances. I subsequently switched back to the "normal" meal option for the flight as I will be able to better pick and choose what I can eat from the menu.
I'm fortunate enough to be able to use the airport lounge. Fresh fruits are available and while not fat free, they did have yogurt. For those of you who have access to the Maple Leaf lounge in Frankfurt, I'm sure you'll agree that they did a good job and nothing like being able to have a hot shower when you're travelling these distances. Reminder to all to bring a change a clothes as you'll feel like a new person!
Exercise is pretty much impossible on the plane, but stretching definitely helps to get the blood going.
Leaving Ottawa at 5:00 pm on a Sunday and getting to Bangalore at 2:00 am on Tuesday with expectation of getting into work at a decent time (9:00 am). Add the time for customs, luggage pick up, the drive, and check-in and its at least 3:00 am before you can put your head on a pillow.
I personally use sleeping pills for at least the first few nights to try and keep myself in the bed. When I've skipped the pill, I end up sleeping for 15 min, waking up and feeling like I've had like 5-6 hours, then feeling shit for the rest of the day. So far this trip it working on and off, with a couple of good nights and couple of very early mornings.
I'm fortunate enough to be able to use the airport lounge. Fresh fruits are available and while not fat free, they did have yogurt. For those of you who have access to the Maple Leaf lounge in Frankfurt, I'm sure you'll agree that they did a good job and nothing like being able to have a hot shower when you're travelling these distances. Reminder to all to bring a change a clothes as you'll feel like a new person!
Exercise is pretty much impossible on the plane, but stretching definitely helps to get the blood going.
Leaving Ottawa at 5:00 pm on a Sunday and getting to Bangalore at 2:00 am on Tuesday with expectation of getting into work at a decent time (9:00 am). Add the time for customs, luggage pick up, the drive, and check-in and its at least 3:00 am before you can put your head on a pillow.
I personally use sleeping pills for at least the first few nights to try and keep myself in the bed. When I've skipped the pill, I end up sleeping for 15 min, waking up and feeling like I've had like 5-6 hours, then feeling shit for the rest of the day. So far this trip it working on and off, with a couple of good nights and couple of very early mornings.
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