Your backpack is ruining your posture (here's the fix) π
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Hello Reader,β β Heya Fit Travel Tribe, On today's Monday Momentum, I want to talk about something that's literally weighing us all down... π Your backpack is sabotaging your postureπ As I wrapped up my Balkans tour, I noticed my posture slipping β and I was only carrying a small (and very sweaty) daypack! We lean forward, hunch the neck, round the backβ¦ and over time, our skeleton follows suit. But remember β your bones only move because your muscles tell them to. β β A big excited & happy HELLO from Bulgaria! I'm back home in Sofia after 6 weeks of blitzing around 15 cities in the Balkans! (WOW!!) Here are some highlights from the last two weeks in Bosnia and Serbia:
β As happy as I am to be home....in all honesty....I'm struggling a little π I think with the bouncing in and out of Sofia (without my visa D), that, besides being tired of traveling, the lack of stability is starting to emphasize another feeling: a feeling of not belonging. It's tough being a foreigner living in another country. I've always felt this, but perhaps it's starting to get on my nerve a bit more all of the little things. Ex: Like seeing the same staff at an establishment, me saying hello in Bulgarian, and them responding back in English because they know me. It's like a little voice saying I'll never fit in. β β€β€ Thankfully my partner is very supportive. Just squeezing out one photo this edition. Only one that matters at the moment. Thursday, we head to the Black Sea coast in Bulgaria! Long weekend in Sunny Beach for my birthday.π₯³π₯³ I'm still catching up on work after my travels. One day, I'd love to have a specific blog post about backpack posture. ππBut for now, here's a great QUICK clip showing you succinct breakdown of 4 easy exercises to do daily. 4 Moves in 5 Minutes = Better Posture β πHere's a quick snapshot of the exercises: 1. Shoulder dislocates (with towel, broomstick, etc.) 2. Wall arm slides 3. Hip flexor lunge low stretch 4. Glute bridges TRY IT TODAY: Do 10 reps of each! Your spine will thank you. β π Croatian Island Hiking - beyond Dubrovnik and onto the islands π₯Ύπͺ Think Croatia is just about island hopping for lounging the beaches? NOPE! Head there for some great hikes, too! What's makes hiking on Croatia islands more enjoyable is that most of these hikes are reasonably short and quite easy, so you can pick them off as leisurely day walks. β Did you know that Croatia has 700+ islands? β Here are THE 3 BEST islands for hikes: π Mljet β Home to Mljet National Park, where trails wind through pine forests, past saltwater lakes, and up to viewpoints like Montokuc for sweeping Adriatic views.
β π BraΔ β Climb Vidova Gora, the highest peak of any Croatian island, with a panoramic payoff that includes Zlatni Rat beach and the neighboring islands.
β π Hvar β Beyond its party reputation, Hvar offers quiet inland trails through lavender fields, old stone villages, and coastal ridges with postcard-worthy scenery.
β Check out more on HVAR island!
π Quick Budget Backpack Guide πͺβ Youβre going to carry this thing everywhere. So, make sure it's perfect!!! This is true whether you're getting a travel backpack, hiking backpack, or a smaller day pack. β Backpacking without breaking the bank?β
π‘ My budget-friendly backpack tips:
π€© BONUS TRAVEL HACK: Come prepared withβ¦
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β Always on my mind: More money for more travel! It's often worth a little homework for those savings πΈ If you've found this content helpful, please consider sharing this email with a friend & using these affiliate links in the future. Please note that I never make referrals unless I truly believe this product or service is actually helpful π If you use my affiliate links included in the email, it is at no additional cost to YOU, but it does benefit me. It's a small "thank you" and continuous motivation for me to keep sharing this helpful content. Feel free to always respond back to this email with any thoughts and questions you might have or content you'd love to see in the future. Happy travels and healthy living, Heidiβ Note: Some images and GIFs sourced from Unsplash and Giphy. |