I had some great intentions for my vacation.
I brought all of my food, I planned meals, I got in the right mindset.....
Intentions are great. Planning is great. But when it came down to it, did I stick with it?
That would be a resounding no.
Did I gain some weight? That would be yes.
Was staying on plan for vacation a bust? Yup.
Am I upset, depressed, and unwilling to go on? Absolutely not.
Actually, you can say I am more motivated than ever!
When you are an emotional eater trying to recover, you get to the point that you realize that it is not about the food. Losing weight and getting healthy is more than just eating right. There are things that you need to deal with way before you can be successful on any plan. If you don't deal with those emotional things, you are NOT going to be successful.
I realized that I have been working on staying on plan, eating right, losing weight, but I have not been dealing with some things emotionally.
I am not going to get into all of my problems here. Let's just say, I have some issues. Issues with my self esteem, relationships with my family, emotions that I have that I bottle up because I feel that I am not important or worth it. Let's just say lots of issues.
While on vacation, there were some opportunities for me to deal with some of these issues. Normally, vacation is a time to get away from your problems and hide, vacation for me was meeting some of my problems head on. I met some head on because some of the people I have had issues with live where I was going on vacation. I could not hide from it. In fact, I had to go out of my comfort zone, and make myself contact them and make plans to visit.
And I did. I made sure I was able to visit these family members so my children could begin to know them, and I could make peace with things. I even brought up some stuff with my husband that had been bothering me that I needed to talk about. My husband and I work opposite schedules, so we never get any time to ourselves and we never get to talk without the kids being around. This vacation gave us some time so I could talk about some things that were bothering me and we could work out.
We got home yesterday, and I really feel good. I started back on plan today, and as I said, I feel more motivation than ever. I know I was not good on vacation (on plan wise), but I feel that this vacation helped me to get my head back in the game, and deal with things that I have been putting off dealing with for a long time.
If you are finding you are not sticking to your plan, it may be more than just wanting a piece of ______________. Are there emotions that you are not dealing with that are getting in the way of your health? I know that I still have work to do. I know that I will be dealing with my self esteem issues, family relationships, bottling up emotions for my whole life, but putting those things out there and starting is only going to help me to be stronger and healthier. Mentally and physically.
So this vacation was far from a bust. Sometimes you need to take a few steps back in order to go forward. And I am moving forward for sure!
***Are you interested in reaching Optimal Health? I am a free Health Coach and can help you reach your goals! Email me at evamburns@aol.com if you are interested in learning more! You can also visit healthcoacheva.tsfl.com. Also, join my private group on facebook, Finding Our Fit with TSFL, for support, motivation, and great ideas!
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Monday, July 6, 2015
Staying On Plan While On Vacation.....Is It Possible???
In just a few days, my family and I will be going to Florida on vacation. We are going with another family, and we will be gone for over a week. I am so excited, but I am also dreading it. How am I going to stay on plan for vacation??
Has anyone ever gone on vacation and stayed on plan? Anyone?? Anyone?????? I am planning on staying on plan....maybe not to the letter, but I am not going crazy and gaining 10 pounds!
Here are some things that I am planning (you do have to be prepared for anything!). If ANYONE has any suggestions or helpful hints, I would LOVE to hear them!! Here is what I have so far:
1. On my last MF order, I got a bunch of bars! I usually have at least one a day, but I thought having a bunch of bars would be helpful when we are out an about! I also have some cereal and pretzels....things that do not have to be prepared at all to make it as easy as possible. Every morning I have hot cocoa with coffee....I have that with some disposable travel cups so I don't have to worry about losing my mugs!! Or cleaning it out! I am hoping to have coffee in the condo, but just in case, I got some packets of instant coffee. I know....instant? But it is better than no coffee at all! So I am planning on bringing enough food so that I only have to worry about one meal a day.
2. I bought a new purse. Haha! I know that is not essential to staying on plan, but Vera Bradley was having a 50% off sale, and I found a perfect cross body with zippers and pockets. I will be able to keep my MF separate from the tickets, wallet, sunscreen, etc. I figured if it would help me, why not!
3. We are driving to Florida, so we will be in the car for over 24 hours. Yea. Should be good times. Anyway, we planned out some snacks, lunches, etc. so that we do not have to stop at a McDonalds for each meal. I know that I will not be able to get in all of my water when we are driving (my bladder is about the size of a can of diet coke!), but we will have water bottles to drink on the way! I also bought some sugar free gum for myself....when I am feeling tempted, I can chew on a piece of gum!!
4. Since we will be at Universal Studios for three days, I looked up some of the food choices so I can plan out the best places to get my lean and green each day.
I know this is going to be hard. But so is being overweight. I know that I can do this.
There is one more thing I am planning on doing. I probably will not be able to blog that much, but I will be on Facebook. I am starting a new private group called, Finding Our Fit With TSFL. I know that I am not the only person who struggles to stay on plan and change my lifestyle. We can help each other out, share new recipes, ask/give suggestions, and work on reaching optimal health together! When you get a chance, ask for an invite. I will keep it private so no one but those in the group will see your posts.
Hope to see you there! In the mean time, if you have been on vacation and have helpful hints, I know I would love to hear them!!! Have a great day everyone.....and stay on plan! :)
***Are you interested in reaching Optimal Health? I am a free Health Coach and can help you reach your goals! Email me at evamburns@aol.com if you are interested in learning more! You can also visit healthcoacheva.tsfl.com.
Has anyone ever gone on vacation and stayed on plan? Anyone?? Anyone?????? I am planning on staying on plan....maybe not to the letter, but I am not going crazy and gaining 10 pounds!
Here are some things that I am planning (you do have to be prepared for anything!). If ANYONE has any suggestions or helpful hints, I would LOVE to hear them!! Here is what I have so far:
1. On my last MF order, I got a bunch of bars! I usually have at least one a day, but I thought having a bunch of bars would be helpful when we are out an about! I also have some cereal and pretzels....things that do not have to be prepared at all to make it as easy as possible. Every morning I have hot cocoa with coffee....I have that with some disposable travel cups so I don't have to worry about losing my mugs!! Or cleaning it out! I am hoping to have coffee in the condo, but just in case, I got some packets of instant coffee. I know....instant? But it is better than no coffee at all! So I am planning on bringing enough food so that I only have to worry about one meal a day.
2. I bought a new purse. Haha! I know that is not essential to staying on plan, but Vera Bradley was having a 50% off sale, and I found a perfect cross body with zippers and pockets. I will be able to keep my MF separate from the tickets, wallet, sunscreen, etc. I figured if it would help me, why not!
3. We are driving to Florida, so we will be in the car for over 24 hours. Yea. Should be good times. Anyway, we planned out some snacks, lunches, etc. so that we do not have to stop at a McDonalds for each meal. I know that I will not be able to get in all of my water when we are driving (my bladder is about the size of a can of diet coke!), but we will have water bottles to drink on the way! I also bought some sugar free gum for myself....when I am feeling tempted, I can chew on a piece of gum!!
4. Since we will be at Universal Studios for three days, I looked up some of the food choices so I can plan out the best places to get my lean and green each day.
I know this is going to be hard. But so is being overweight. I know that I can do this.
There is one more thing I am planning on doing. I probably will not be able to blog that much, but I will be on Facebook. I am starting a new private group called, Finding Our Fit With TSFL. I know that I am not the only person who struggles to stay on plan and change my lifestyle. We can help each other out, share new recipes, ask/give suggestions, and work on reaching optimal health together! When you get a chance, ask for an invite. I will keep it private so no one but those in the group will see your posts.
Hope to see you there! In the mean time, if you have been on vacation and have helpful hints, I know I would love to hear them!!! Have a great day everyone.....and stay on plan! :)
***Are you interested in reaching Optimal Health? I am a free Health Coach and can help you reach your goals! Email me at evamburns@aol.com if you are interested in learning more! You can also visit healthcoacheva.tsfl.com.
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Holiday Madness
Hey there everyone!
How are things going? I am working hard on getting into the summer swing of things. Last week, I said I was going to blog everyday....well.....I haven't quite gotten there yet! I will work on that as a goal, but right now, there are some stressful situations coming up.
First situation.....4th of July. Picnics. cook-outs, BBQs, camp fires, friends, you name it....and all of them involve food. Carb loaded salads, hamburgers and hot dogs with soft buns, chips, munchies, drinks....the list goes on and on. I know that I really need to be focused to stay on plan. In the past, I would be really good for a few hours, then I fall apart. This year, I am not going to fall apart. I am going to have fun and stay on plan!
But, how do you do that? How do you go to all of the parties and be faced with all the ice cream, munchies and bread, and stay on plan?
1. Remember why you are doing this, and how much you are worth it. I am doing this plan in order to learn how to eat healthy, lose weight, and gain optimal health. Do you want those things more than the hot dog....chips....beer?
2. Plan in order to be successful. First, make sure you have plenty of MF meals ready. I like to make sure I have the ones that I can just grab and go. Bars, pretzels, cereal.....things that I don't have to prepare in order to eat it. Just be careful with the bars....they can get really mushy and melt in warm temps! Second, assume your hosts will not have any food that you can eat on plan. Since they won't have something, you need to bring it! A veggie tray or deviled eggs are things that are on plan and picnic friendly. You can even make some diet root beet pulled pork. You can find the recipe for it here. I plan on making that tomorrow!! I will use the lettuce as a wrap, my husband and the kids can have buns! I have also made this cauliflower "potato" salad in the past. Believe it or not, it is actually delicious!! So be sure to bring things that you can eat that are on plan. This is a great time to try something different, so do it! Then bring it an let other people try it too!
3. Drink lots of water. I like to pick out some flavored sparkling water (a few big bottles of it!), and sip on that throughout the day. Make it fancy and add a slice of lemon, lime, or something to make it seem as if you are really having something special!
4. Go back and reread #1. It's important! Keep reminding yourself of your goals throughout the day....or when you are tempted to drink a beer, or have a big slice of cake, or whatever.
What are your plans for the 4th? We will be starting early, doing some picnics on Friday and Saturday. Saturday night, we are going with a bunch of friends to a baseball game at our local stadium. I can't really bring my own food there, but I plan on eating some of my MF meals there since we will already have had dinner!
So, one day at a time. One moment at a time. We can do this! We can enjoy ourselves and stick to our goals. At the beginning of this post, I mentioned a couple of stressful situations. Next week I have a major stressful situation coming up that will make the 4th of July look like a walk in the park! We are leaving Thursday morning for vacation in Florida for a week and a few days. I am stressed about it, but for now, I am going to focus on getting through this weekend, then I will focus on vacation plans! I know that sticking to my plans will only help me feel stronger when I am on vacation next week.
What are some things you are doing in order to stay on your plan for the 4th?
***Are you interested in reaching Optimal Health? I am a free Health Coach and can help you reach your goals! Email me at evamburns@aol.com if you are interested in learning more! You can also visit healthcoacheva.tsfl.com.
How are things going? I am working hard on getting into the summer swing of things. Last week, I said I was going to blog everyday....well.....I haven't quite gotten there yet! I will work on that as a goal, but right now, there are some stressful situations coming up.
First situation.....4th of July. Picnics. cook-outs, BBQs, camp fires, friends, you name it....and all of them involve food. Carb loaded salads, hamburgers and hot dogs with soft buns, chips, munchies, drinks....the list goes on and on. I know that I really need to be focused to stay on plan. In the past, I would be really good for a few hours, then I fall apart. This year, I am not going to fall apart. I am going to have fun and stay on plan!
But, how do you do that? How do you go to all of the parties and be faced with all the ice cream, munchies and bread, and stay on plan?
1. Remember why you are doing this, and how much you are worth it. I am doing this plan in order to learn how to eat healthy, lose weight, and gain optimal health. Do you want those things more than the hot dog....chips....beer?
2. Plan in order to be successful. First, make sure you have plenty of MF meals ready. I like to make sure I have the ones that I can just grab and go. Bars, pretzels, cereal.....things that I don't have to prepare in order to eat it. Just be careful with the bars....they can get really mushy and melt in warm temps! Second, assume your hosts will not have any food that you can eat on plan. Since they won't have something, you need to bring it! A veggie tray or deviled eggs are things that are on plan and picnic friendly. You can even make some diet root beet pulled pork. You can find the recipe for it here. I plan on making that tomorrow!! I will use the lettuce as a wrap, my husband and the kids can have buns! I have also made this cauliflower "potato" salad in the past. Believe it or not, it is actually delicious!! So be sure to bring things that you can eat that are on plan. This is a great time to try something different, so do it! Then bring it an let other people try it too!
3. Drink lots of water. I like to pick out some flavored sparkling water (a few big bottles of it!), and sip on that throughout the day. Make it fancy and add a slice of lemon, lime, or something to make it seem as if you are really having something special!
4. Go back and reread #1. It's important! Keep reminding yourself of your goals throughout the day....or when you are tempted to drink a beer, or have a big slice of cake, or whatever.
What are your plans for the 4th? We will be starting early, doing some picnics on Friday and Saturday. Saturday night, we are going with a bunch of friends to a baseball game at our local stadium. I can't really bring my own food there, but I plan on eating some of my MF meals there since we will already have had dinner!
So, one day at a time. One moment at a time. We can do this! We can enjoy ourselves and stick to our goals. At the beginning of this post, I mentioned a couple of stressful situations. Next week I have a major stressful situation coming up that will make the 4th of July look like a walk in the park! We are leaving Thursday morning for vacation in Florida for a week and a few days. I am stressed about it, but for now, I am going to focus on getting through this weekend, then I will focus on vacation plans! I know that sticking to my plans will only help me feel stronger when I am on vacation next week.
What are some things you are doing in order to stay on your plan for the 4th?
***Are you interested in reaching Optimal Health? I am a free Health Coach and can help you reach your goals! Email me at evamburns@aol.com if you are interested in learning more! You can also visit healthcoacheva.tsfl.com.
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