Batteries Recharged

Back after a little much needed vacation.  Was really nice to have no agenda at all.  Walked the bejesus out of that town though.  That felt really good.  Probably averaged btw 3 and 6 miles a day.  Wore my brand new shoes and they were still a little too new for my feetsies.  Should have thrown my worn out Superfeet insoles into them.  They never hurt too bad but I was glad to trade in for my cushy sandals a few times.

We ate out a lot and that was fun since we really don't get to do it that often.  I never worried about what I was eating with all the walking around we were doing.  Killer sushi there, ate that a few times and it was sooo good.  Eating brings me to my next point.

Fit Topic of the Day - 
Cheating - No not that kind of cheating.  diet cheating.  I read a recent facebook post from someone who's apparently someone's friend of mine I guess.  In summary this person was lamenting that they had a fall off the wagon type of day and what should they do?

There are 3 things I would point out here for this person and for you as well.  First, this is exactly why I don't subscribe to diets.  Without fail you will, at some point, quit or cheat or eat the 'wrong' thing.  This negative association with food is unhealthy and doesn't support lasting change.  Altering one's eating habits and creating a new nutritional platform should be the goal.

Second, let's assume instead that this is a short term goal, an upcoming wedding for instance.  OK, so you had a bad day with your food, is all hope lost?  No, while it is true that you may have compromised a bit of your weekly weight loss it's ultimately important to stick to the plan.  When planning an outdoor project at your house do you abandon everything due to 1 day of rain?  Well, I would but that's because I hate home projects, but you get my point.  You made a plan, you were sticking to the plan, get back on the plan.

Third, when having difficulty making healthy food choices, it's important to examine why that is.  In my experience issues around food choices fall in to 2 major categories.  Lack of convenience and attaching eating to emotional issues.  Its important to recognize if your struggles are the result of scheduling and meal planning problems or if you are satisfying some emotional need that sabotages your progress.  Take time to figure out your issues and create a work-around or consult with a fitness professional for advice.

Fit Person of the Day - 
Diana Nyad - at 61 she is currently attempting to swim from Cuba to Florida.  Apparently, she'd failed some 30 years ago and decided it was still on her bucket list.  Nyad has some other long distance records as well.  Go get some laps in at the 'Y' people and be grateful that you don't have to eat, change suits, and do 'business' in the open ocean.

Me and My Ipod - 
30 min jog/walk - Armin van Buuren, Crystal Method, Benny Benassi techno genius mix