mini-reunion! |
We made a lot of healthy weekend decisions that I was very happy about. For starters, we were active! So important for fitness maintenance.
Ready for some hardcore walking! |
map calculated with my Pedometer app - the avg speed & time are off because I forgot to turn it off when we returned from the walk, oops! |
Food-wise, we ate tons of veggies, oatmeal, egg white omelettes, and turkey sandwiches with cranberries. We got substantial amounts of sleep (which is always an accomplishment when five ladies are cramming into a two-person apartment), and drank plenty of water.
Healthy snacks, courtesy of Kerry! |
Maybe it was the excitement of all of us being together, maybe it was the non-stop fun we were having, but I found myself straying from the healthy ideals I am striving to attain and getting caught up in the moment. I made a lot of healthy decisions that weekend, yes. But I made some unhealthy ones, too.
I had an extra glass (or two... or three...) of wine when we were out together that I probably did not need. I inhaled junk food, most notably the lethal combination at a party of melted processed cheese product and hamburger meat (which - for the record - was incredible. I am determined to devise a healthy version of it ASAP). Once the girls headed home on Sunday, I avoided any form of physical activity, preferring to lay down watching TV and reading books instead.
This is what happens whenever I lie down. So you can see why once I was lying down, I was kind of stuck. |
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At first I was really angry with myself. I had been doing so well and I had regressed. It took some self-reflecting, but I finally had to come to these ultimate truths:
I'm human.
I make mistakes.
And sometimes I slip and make unhealthy decisions.
I'm not going to let my slip-ups keep me from becoming
the healthy and fun person I ultimately want to be.
the healthy and fun person I ultimately want to be.
I'm back on track now, filling up on nutrients, getting plenty of exercise, and staying hydrated.
Please don't let slip-ups discourage you from your health goals, either! If we were all perfect at making healthy decisions, the mission of this blog would be irrelevant, wouldn't it? So while my blog's purpose is still relevant, let's keep on working together to find optimal ways to treat our bodies and minds.
I had an amazing time and so much fun with my girls this weekend. I let my fun tip the scale a bit too much, and I'm okay with it now. Heck, sometimes I probably tip the scale a bit too much on the healthy side too! It's all part of the journey to discover the perfect balance between a fun and healthy life.
Loves! |
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