You know you’ve gotten on the right side of your exercise program when the thought of a four day weekend without a workout has you feeling lost. Party last night, party tomorrow, no camp Monday, what do I do?? For one thing, I’m not loading up on tons of “holiday food”. Admittedly, I don’t eat most meat, so it’s easy to avoid hamburgers, hot dogs, etc. It’s the sweets that get me. We all have a downfall, I suppose, and that’s mine. The important thing to do is know what yours is and have a plan before you get to the party.
My plan yesterday and my plan for tomorrow are both the same- work out before I go- so it’s fresh in my mind, in my muscles. When your abs are aching from a workout, it’s easier to take one bite of a brownie and stop. I’m not sure what I’ll do tomorrow- but I will start with a plan, and stick to it. Work out (whether it’s wii fit and a short run/ long walk, kettlebells or something else) and know what I intend to eat (and how I intend to reward myself so I can enjoy the cookout but feel good when I leave) and stick to it!
Have a great fourth of July!
PS- another incentive- my bathing suit is finally LOOSE! What a crazy thought, especially when last year it was so tight I could almost not get it on or off! Whoo hoo!

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