(0:41) Welcome
Welcome back to The Paleo View everyone!Stacy is still on the road, and as mentioned last week, is going to talk about how life on the road is goingPlease welcome this week's special guest, Matt, the other half of Real EverythingMatt and Stacy are on day 31 of a 68-day cross-country road tripRecording this week's episode from their Las Vegas hotelThis week Matt and Stacy plan to share travel tips from their experienceHow to eat real foodHow to plan accordinglyWhat to research during the planning processThe lessons Matt and Stacy have learned(3:24) Where to Begin
First and foremost, decide on an overall planPart of Matt and Stacy's plan included how they were going to get to where they wanted to goThey initially planned to do an RV trip, but traveling via RV wasn't a fit for them for many reasonsSpecifically, it is really hard to explore cities with an RVTraveling via minivan has really worked out wellMatt and Stacy also looked at all the locations they wanted to visit and exploring their lodging options along their routeStops with friends they could stay withAirbnbHotelsSarah asked how Matt and Stacy plotted their route (how many miles they would cover each day, how they tracked the details, etc.)Stacy created a Google Doc that started as a list and then turned that information into a table in Google DocsThis is an app that they can track on their phone, and even Cole has been able to follow along with their travels planMatt and Stacy's parents also have access to the document so they can track along with their travelsThey have also used Google Maps to plot their plansMatt mentioned that they did try using road trip travel apps, but they didn't add any features that were actually helpfulStacy recommends using a tool, whatever you feel comfortable with, to plan this outAt first, the planning was happening in Matt and Stacy's headsThen Stacy was capturing details in her Notes app on her phoneAnd eventually, the notes made their way into a Google DocFrom there a formal final table was createdThey started their planning by asking each family member, what two places in the country do you want to visit?This began the plotting processStacy also had some business to tend to along their travels, which gave them additional points to plotAll of these map points and the dates relevant to those various points provided the structure that the trip needsThere has been a bit of zigging and zagging in Matt and Stacy's travels, but it has worked out really well for themAnother thing to consider is how long your family can be in the carThey try to keep it to four hours or less, but they can do 8 to 10 hour days when neededThey tried really hard to map out this trip so that they have 4 to 5 hour days on average, with less than a dozen long days on their travel plansAlso, look at where you are going and what you are going to want to do once you are thereHow much time will you need or want at these spots?Keep in mind that you will not be able to see everythingFor Matt and Stacy's kids, this trip has been great to provide a glimpse into various locations that they want to revisit and explore furtherThe other thing to consider is how to break your days upFor example, if you are bringing a pet you will need to stop more oftenMatt and Stacy are kind of hardcore and avoid breaksThey will tell the kids they are not stopping until they need gas againFactor in all breaks into your travel timeOne of the best things that Stacy did was find a cooler that plugs into the car chargeroutlet in their minivanIt is literally a minifridge that also has an electric plug and wheels so that it rolls like a coolerThey plug it into the car and then when they reach their destination for that day, they unplug it and bring it into their stopMatt and Stacy also brought along an electric hot water kettleto make their own coffee, Wild Zorapacks and Pique Tea(18:46) Eating on the Go
For the most part, Matt, Stacy and the boys have eaten wraps while in the carThey have kept romaine lettuce, lunch meat, high-quality cheese, squeeze bottle mayo, and mustardThey have also kept trail mixes in stock in the car, but they lean towards the wraps and baby carrots so that people can get in healthy food while on the roadMatt and Stacy set up the minivan with the middle seat missing and this is where the cooler and the snack bin livesThe snack bin lid serves as the tabletop so that Cole can make people wrapsKnow your limitationsWhile you are reducing stress in your life without the typical daily stressors (work, house chores, etc.) you are increasing your stress factors in other waysLess than ideal sleepSitting down for extended periods of timeTracking the mileage logisticsSo don't add the stress of eating foods that you know are going to cause irritationStacy has been very careful to not do the things that she know will irritate herShe has avoided nightshades, corn, and low-quality dairyThis has made a huge difference and has allowed Stacy to feel great(23:21) The Other Things
Everyone is starting to feel a bit homesick, but still appreciating the journey as they reach the halfway markSanta Monica will be a great break for everyoneStacy is separating from the group for a work eventMatt and the boys are going to use this bit of time to relaxThe other piece Stacy wants to mention about planning and being organized - clear binsFor short trips, Matt and Stacy typically use storage items they have around the house like paper bags or grocery tote bagsHowever, for this particular trip, they invested in clear stacking bins that allows them to see what is in which binThey simply open the trunk and can see where everything is atBefore they left they measured out the space to see how the bins could fit and how many they could fitMatt and Stacy also purchased a Turtle Topperwhich has been a great investment that has helped with their travelsThe Turtle Toppercame with matching duffel bags that fit perfectly inside the storage container
It is also very compact and hasn't impacted their ability to fit in garagesWhen it came to packing, this trip really forced the family to practice a minimalism mentalityEven when out exploring, when the boys want to buy something, Stacy challenges them to think about where the item would fitThey packed for all weather typesEach family also packed two pairs of walking shoes and one pair of sandalsSince you can't get mail, you really need to plan ahead for what all you will needYou could potentially use an Amazon locker if you were to time your travels exactly rightOther clothing items:RaincoatsHoodiesHatsSunglassesA first aid kitwas also an incredibly important addition to their packing listThe snafu that happened with Finn that made Stacy feel like a supermom for packing the ultimate first aid kitBeing able to think on your toes, research and adapt are all important pieces that you will need while on the roadMatt and Stacy also packed some key supplements (anti-gluten pill, activated charcoal, and probiotics)Stacy asked Sarah to share more on the gluten enzymes she recommends and whyThere are a few different varieties out thereThe one Sarah keeps in her purse is Glutenza made my NumedicaIt's not designed so that someone with celiac disease can eat a baguette, but it's designed to protect you against cross-contaminationIt is also really good at breaking apart similar proteins in other high allergen foodsIt is a sophisticated supplement and Sarah keeps a bottle of this in her purse at all timesIt has been a lifesaver for herMatt and Stacy have been happy to have this supplement on hand while traveling as wellWhenever they are in a home with a kitchen, the first thing Matt, Stacy and the boys do is meal plan for the exact amount of time they will be with a kitchen and stock up on food suppliesThey may pick one special place to eat out at but are otherwise trying to avoid eating outBe sure to do your gluten-free researchRead reviewsStacy looks for details that show that they understand what it means to prepare gluten-free recipes(50:28) Closing Thoughts
Matt and Stacy need to pack up and get ready to leave Las VegasThey are heading to Joshua Tree National Park nextOne of the things that Sarah wanted to mention is that many of the products that Matt and Stacy mentioned are actually sponsors of the show and offer exclusive deals to Paleo View listenersChompsChomps.com/ThePaleoViewCoupon code: THEPALEOVIEW for 20% off and free shippingWild Zorawildzora.com/thepaleoviewFree Shipping and up to 30% offVital Proteinshttps://www.vitalproteins.com/thepaleoviewExclusive bundles of Stacy's and Sarah's favorites are available through the link abovePique Teapiquetea.life/thepaleoview28% off and free shippingThrive Probiotichttps://thriveprobiotic.com/thepaleoview15% off with code PALEOVIEW15Stacy and Sarah reach out to sponsors with products that they already use and genuinely loveThese codes stay open - you can use them all the timeBe sure to take advantage of these great deals!Stacy thanked Sarah for sharing details on Glutenza right off the top of her headIt was great to catch up again!Sarah and Stacy will be back again next weekSpecial thanks to Matt for joining Stacy and Sarah for this week's show!And thank you to listeners for tuning in!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
View all episodes
