Week Ending 4.17.2011 - Back on the wagon!

Well, even after my trip to the 80's Fest, the all-you-can-eat Chicken Dinner, and lack of activity, I still managed to stay in the calorie burn goal. Whew! I was actually concerned.

On Friday, I went with friends to Frankenmuth for the 80's Fest. I knew this would be a weekend of beers and food that is NOT on my diet. Couple that with no exercise for a few days, and I was starting to panic that my hard work was in jeopardy. I forgot my bathing suit, so I couldn't swim. Left to my own devices, I had a nice Belgium beer in the hotel restaurant.

I did avoid:

• pizza
• cheese and crackers
• chocolate
• chips
• ice cream
• smoothies

I didn't avoid:

• mustard and pretzel sticks
• a turkey wrap
• eggs and bacon
• all-you-can-eat chicken dinner
• Starbucks

I think I broke even in the eating category - even with the chicken dinner - as I had a piece of chicken, a small amount of mashed potatoes and carrots. I avoided the bread basket and the pasta salads. I really just wanted some greens, but apparently this is something not in the chicken dinner. *sigh*

I did get some exercise at 80's Fest:

I danced, and yes, I had the big beer, but only one, and it was Miller Lite (NOT a favorite, and I could barely finish it) - but lots of walking and dancing and people watching was accomplished!

Then, I had to come home to health and exercise! I was actually glad to eat GREENS and a salad on Saturday night. I was so excited to get back into the gym on Sunday - it was all a blur as to what we did for workouts. I know I boxed, and I know I did a lot of down-ups, but I was just happy to feel like I had returned to normal.

Did I weigh myself today? Nope. Not a chance. I honestly do not want to know. I don't want to beat myself up because I had fun for two days. Everyone needs fun, and going off my diet for a day or two will not kill me. In fact, I think its good to "shock your system" every once in a while, as long as you are able to get back on the wagon the next day.

I ate very well today, including a big green salad with chopped broccoli. I drank a ton of water, and had I am following my own rule of "Meatless Monday" - and had meatless meatballs for dinner. I feel great, and had a great workout - which was a big blur again.

We did a lot of heavy ropes tonight. I love heavy rope workouts. In fact, this is very very similar to what we did tonight, as we alternated into kettle bell swings as well:

And what I find amusing are the terrible spelling errors in the title of that youtube video! :)

Until tomorrow!