Dr. Todd Sinett author of The Truth About Back Pain: A Revolutionary, Individualized Approach to Diagnosing and Healing Back Pain has some killer travel tips that are going to help keep you lean, healthy, and sane this holiday season. Chances are you are going to be stuck sitting for hours while traveling to see relatives or friends. This type of non-activity causes fatigue and irritability than can lead to cravings, overeating, and poor food choices that contribute to holiday weight gain but you can prevent all this with Dr. Sinet's cool holiday travel tips

Dr. Sinett's top Holiday Travel Tips that Alleviate Fatigue & Posture Issues That Slow Down Your Metabolism & Contribute to Weight Gain

1. Pack Light & Lift Right: Try to bring only the essentials and carry heavy items as close to the body as possible, 20lbs held out at arm's length exerts as much force as 50 pounds held close to the body.

2. Bring Tip Money: If your bag is too heavy for you, ask for help from well meaning passengers, airline personnel and baggage handlers. Paying somebody to carry your luggage can save you days of pain or torn ligaments.

3. Don't suffer from bag jerk: If you are carrying a bag only on one shoulder you are susceptible to bag jerk, which can cause painful neck and shoulder injuries; Those carrying cases or bags won't ever stay on your shoulder because of gravity and the slope of your shoulder.

4. Pick your luggage for comfort: For example, if you are a business traveler you might want to have a bag that allows you to carry suits easily. Backpacks are also a very good option for carry on items but again don't overstuff them.

5. Sit in your seat properly: Although our bodies were not created to be stationary for such long hours, modern life requires that many of us sit for hours at a time; Focusing on the proper position can save you a lot of backaches

6. Use back support when necesssary: If you are suffering from back pain add some support to your lower back by rolling a blanket, sweatshirt or jacket and put it behind your back or buy a travel pillow you can use around the neck or at the lower back. Try the JetRest Original Deluxe Travel Pillow

Dr. Sinett's Top Holiday Travel Tips that Alleviate Aggravation that Causes Cravings, Overeating, & Poor Food Choices that Contribute to Weight Gain

7. Move as much as you can while traveling: Stretch in your plane seat, while waiting in line at the security check-in or gate entrance, while waiting for the plane restroom. Try standing on your toes and reaching for the ceiling with your hands, try the seated figure 4 stretch, or a gentle upper body twists. If flying for an extended amount of time ­try to get up once an hour to stand and stretch out your back and other muscles.

8. Save the high fashion for the parties: There can be a direct link between tight clothing, tight or very high heels and back pain especially when you add heavy luggage. It can ruin your back for days and for life. Save the 4" platforms for the parties.

9. Pack healthy snacks to eat while traveling: With delays and rushing around you never know when you'll have a chance to eat so be prepared with nuts, raw veggies, bars, fresh fruit, and foods that will support your unique needs while traveling. Plenty of water is also essential to avoid dehydration that causes fatigue that is often confused for hunger.

10. Take time to De-Stress: According to studies, 81% of travelers consider air travel stressful and being that stress is the number one factor when it comes to back pain that leads to fatigue and weight gain. Download cool mp3 music to help you relax. Try Stress Busters: Music for a Stress-Less World

Get more great tips from Dr. Sinett's awesome book: The Truth About Back Pain: A Revolutionary, Individualized Approach to Diagnosing and Healing Back Pain