weekends are tough

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6/16/11 12:24 P

Well I am glad to hear I am not alone. My husband and I go out alot on the weekend and that means eating out alot and I can just do so many salads. This weekend I am determined to brake the cycle and really stick to the program.

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6/14/11 2:10 A

Weekends can definitely be hard especially because of the fact that we don't have the structure of a normal work day.
Right now, I'm on summer vacation until June 20th. I don't work, so all of this time is mine. It hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be. I had a similar vacation between winter and spring term and I survived that, so I figured that the second time around wouldn't be too bad either. I still work out and I still track EVERYTHING.

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6/13/11 11:03 P

I actually break from the program on Sundays. I don't track anything on Sunday, regardless of whether it's good or bad. For example, Sunday, I allowed myself to overindulge at a local pizza/brewery and I didn't count it. But, I also didn't count about 2-3 hours of hiking and three hours of whitewater rafting. Nutritionally, it provides a break. As far as activities, it reinforces the idea that physical activity can be enjoyable, without just being part of fulfilling an exercise goal.

I took the break knowing I'd probably exceed my calorie goals, but I didn't want to be worried about it. In exchange, I also knew I'd be burning a lot of energy but didn't want to feel it wasn't just a part of life. Sundays is a mix of a break from the restrictions I've put on my diet, combined with a taste of a naturally active life for the sake of itself that I let slide away several years ago.

I'm new to this website, and I appreciate its tracking tools, but I hope one day I won't need it and will naturally eat reasonably and be naturally active.

The challenge, I think, is recognizing that being active is not a chore, a burden or a task. It's natural, fun and enjoyable. Then, we have to realize food is sustenance first, and an experience later. Fine restaurants are an acceptable indulgence, overdoing it at a fast food jointis pointless and gluttonous.

Somehow, this comes naturally to our thin, fit friends. But, for us on the "softer" side, it has become a challenge. There's no reason for it.

I declare we have an equal right to feel-good, awesome weekends.

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6/13/11 10:40 P

they are tough. you need to come up with a plan to get through..and perhaps allow yourself a little bit of leeway (like a cheat meal or otherwise forbidden treat) on the weekend.

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6/13/11 10:19 P

I def understand! It's harder when there's more free time, but I try to pre-plan my meals and keep myself busy and that helps!

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6/13/11 9:33 P

I find it difficult to stick to my healthy routine when it comes to the weekends. That is the only time my husband is home (he travels for work) and I want to spend every moment with him. And no he is not an exerciser so forget about him joining me.

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6/13/11 9:08 P

If I don't stay focused and make it a priority to get to the gym then weekends are tough.

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6/13/11 9:07 P

I'm the same way. I finally had to convince myself that being home all day doesn't mean I should eat all day, it means I have more time to work out! I do let myself go a little overboard on Saturday, though. But not too much.

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6/13/11 8:21 P

I do fine during the week. Weekends are tough. That is what I need to over come. This weekend, I am determined to be consistant.