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Vacation & Weight Loss

Saturday, July 07, 2012

We just got back from a week long vacation with the kids. I didn't get in nearly as much exercise as I wanted but did manage to eat pretty well. I was so looking forward to hiking in Banff but it was not to be - little buddy threw a tired fit & we had to go home. Sigh. Maybe next time.

So, I wasn't expecting much, hoping for a slight gain, and I actually lost another pound. So that puts me down 14 pounds total. I can't believe it in a way - aren't you supposed to gain weight on vacation?

I celebrated my scale victory with a 6.5 mile run this morning - first one all week - and I feel amazing. We did tons of walking and swimming on vacation but alas, running was not on the agenda. Oh well, back to routines this week. Of course I'm having to completely alter that routine now that it's 90 million degrees out. Guess it's back to running at 5:00 and 6:00 a.m. until September!

Here's to summer! Let's get out there & enjoy every minute!
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BUBBLEJ1 7/7/2012 6:36PM

    As long as you keep active on vacation I don't think it is certain that you will gain. I maintained when I went away for 5 days, but we were active the whole time. Walking, swimming, snorkeling, etc.
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PRAIRIEBETH 7/7/2012 9:10AM

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DABLUECAT 7/7/2012 9:08AM

    That's great that you didn't gain on vacation! I know of someone who gained 7 pounds but it was a cruise. I'd like to try running early in the morning. Must work on myself for that!
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DAWNDMOORE40 7/7/2012 9:07AM

    emoticon on actually losing instead of gaining on your vacation! When my husband and I got married in Jamaica two years ago, I expected the very same thing to happen to me, but instead I found out that they have exercise facilities right there are the resort so that was awesome! Sorry you didn't get to go hiking, but like you said there is always a next time! Keep up the good work! Have a great day! emoticon emoticon emoticon

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