Here is another installment from Madeline in a series called Lock It Up. I am answering questions she posed about how to shred those last few pounds. Here are links to her other posts!
This is a good example of how I work with clients, using question and answer to find out what works for them! Madeline enjoyed her vacation and got in a couple runs. Perfect! Read on to here how she made it happen while on her honeymoon!
What's up party people?!
Okay, so don't be mad at me, but I'm going to post some gorgeous Jamaica pics on here, and you are not allowed to hate me. I just wanted you to see!
FIRST: I am SUPER pumped about Beth's December contest! I am a regular food/diet/exercise tracker - I love that it keeps me accountable. Here's what mine looks like (workout on left, food on right):
This is also a super segue into my JAMAICA trip! First of all, Jamaica is a seriously amazing country. The people are SO kind and I loved everyone I met at our resort (Sandals Negril). We went to an all-inclusive resort, which means all food and drinks (including alcohol) is included.
Holy cow. Welcome to a serious life challenge. There were mimosas at breakfast, rum punch at lunch, and people wandering up and down the beach while you were relaxing offering a multitude of cocktails.
The food was INCREDIBLE and they accommodated my gluten-free diet very well.
My goal was to exercise at least three times, but I only managed twice (I went to the gym and ran using my Running for Weight Loss app). Here's my proof - this was on Monday of our trip:
Annnd this was on Wednesday:
Not too shabby considering this is what I woke up to every day:
Honestly, I'm just proud of the fact that I exercised while on vacation. That is a SUPER tough thing to do, and I did it.
I tried my absolute best to manage my food choices. I usually ate an omelet in the morning loaded with veggies with fresh fruit on the side, and for lunch I would make myself a salad from the main buffet. I DEFINITELY went off track several times, but I did my best.
In regard to the drinks: I NEVER let myself have a drink in the morning - not the best way to start the day. I also mentally managed my drinks. If I had a rum punch at lunch, that was 1-2 less drinks I got to have at dinner. It's all about the balance!
Did I likely gain some pounds? Maybe. But I didn't go overboard AND got a couple workouts in, so that's a huge win. I made Justin take a picture of me post-workout when I got back to the room on Wednesday:
Believe me, I was a sweaty mess.
SO - now I'm back on track! When we got home last night totally exhausted, all I wanted was a spinach salad with chicken. And that's what I ate! I'm convinced you can coerce your body into craving goods things like spinach. I eat a spinach salad almost every day, but didn't get to for an entire week, so my body wanted some freaking spinach!
Today, I did my MOST DIFFICULT workout that I own - Chris Freytag's 40 minute lower body workout (from the 10 pound slim down extreme program). This workout always makes me feel like I'm (1) kicking my own butt and (2) getting back on track.
Here's my quick summary: you should NEVER beat yourself up for falling off the path during a vacation. What is vacay for?! RELAXING - so do it! Pat yourself on the back for the things you do achieve on vacation and then just jump back on track when you get home. I think this same sentiment can be applied to the holiday season!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! I hope you all have a wonderful, fantastic, and safe holiday! I will be here…missing the warmth of Jamaica. OH, and this guy:
This is Percy (we named him), the resort's patrol peacock. He was SO friendly and so cool - he walked all over the property patrolling. Coolest peacock I've ever met.
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