Well, I'm not sure how things went over vacation. The scale is not happy - says I gained 5 lbs. But I know that isn't entirely accurate. We spent over 10 hours in the car yesterday, and I can see how swollen my ankles and feet still are this morning. So I figure that out of that 5 lbs, some of it is fluid and some is food. How much of each I guess we'll see next week.
My food choices weren't all good ones, but overall I'm pretty happy with the decisions I made. There were some planned indulgences to be sure. And a few unplanned ones. But I also made a lot of good choices, more than I usually would on vacation.
I also followed through on my plan and tracked everything - that's how I know some of it is food. I was over my points a few days and activity probably didn't cover enough of it. But that's the bonus plus side - we had such gorgeous weather while we were there that I was very active. Did lots of walking around, and some hiking through a few nature preserves. Even walked over to the local farmer's market and found some really wonderful things there!
I had a great time, and I'm feeling good, despite the number on the scale. My initial reaction this morning was to not go, because I had seen at home just how ugly things looked. And I came very close to talking myself into not going. Then I took my big-girl pill and went anyway, and that's already helped me set the positive tone for this week!
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Saturday, September 8, 2012
I'll be a Maine-iac this week!
So this week Dave and I are heading up to Boothbay, ME for a visit with his brother and sister-in-law. I wasn't sure we'd be able to go this year, so I'm really excited we found a way to work it out. I love it up there and we always have a great time. MANY thanks go to my nephew, Michael, who will be house-sitting and caring for our beloved Seymour.
I'm a little concerned about the week and what it will bring. I've had a really amazing run at WW these last few weeks (14.8 lbs in 3 weeks!), and it's probably time that the weight loss will be slowing down a bit to a more reasonable rate. But throw in a vacation week and my anxiety level is a little higher.
I'm bringing my tracking notebook with me, and intend to write down everything I eat. One of the cool things about where we're going is that there aren't any chain restaurants in the area, it's all local-owned. But that can make tracking a bit of a challenge, since my guesstimating skills aren't that sharp. I want to make as many good choices as possible, and with the abundance of fresh seafood I should be able to focus on that. My plan is to make the best choices I can, indulge a little in some of the unique things up there that I really love (hello Moody's Diner 4-berry pie!), and write it all down.
I also have a plan to get in some activity while I'm there. My brother in law's house is close to their local Y, so we can guest there a few times to swim a bit, or do some cardio. They also have a big soccer field and playground behind their house, so I can always walk a few laps. That's actually my preference - I'd much rather be outside than in a gym. The biggest concern I have is the plantar fasciitis acting badly and limiting my mobility. I really lurch around by the end of the day, even with only moderate day-to-day level activity, like grocery shopping. But getting some activity in is going to be crucial in managing the week. I'm bringing some pain pills with me and my anti-inflammatory rub.
I haven't set a weight based goal for the week. I think it's more important for me to set these behavioral goals instead, and let the scale fall where it may! Now excuse me while I go pack!
I'm a little concerned about the week and what it will bring. I've had a really amazing run at WW these last few weeks (14.8 lbs in 3 weeks!), and it's probably time that the weight loss will be slowing down a bit to a more reasonable rate. But throw in a vacation week and my anxiety level is a little higher.
I'm bringing my tracking notebook with me, and intend to write down everything I eat. One of the cool things about where we're going is that there aren't any chain restaurants in the area, it's all local-owned. But that can make tracking a bit of a challenge, since my guesstimating skills aren't that sharp. I want to make as many good choices as possible, and with the abundance of fresh seafood I should be able to focus on that. My plan is to make the best choices I can, indulge a little in some of the unique things up there that I really love (hello Moody's Diner 4-berry pie!), and write it all down.
I also have a plan to get in some activity while I'm there. My brother in law's house is close to their local Y, so we can guest there a few times to swim a bit, or do some cardio. They also have a big soccer field and playground behind their house, so I can always walk a few laps. That's actually my preference - I'd much rather be outside than in a gym. The biggest concern I have is the plantar fasciitis acting badly and limiting my mobility. I really lurch around by the end of the day, even with only moderate day-to-day level activity, like grocery shopping. But getting some activity in is going to be crucial in managing the week. I'm bringing some pain pills with me and my anti-inflammatory rub.
I haven't set a weight based goal for the week. I think it's more important for me to set these behavioral goals instead, and let the scale fall where it may! Now excuse me while I go pack!
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