Disney Fitness recap

I survived Disney AND I lost a pound while I was there!! I'll be honest, I broke some of my rules and didn't do one workout video. Can you imagine how much I would have lost if I did? But I digress, I still feel pretty good about what I did accomplish. Basically, I wore my bodybugg the entire time we were there so I was able to monitor how many calories I was burning. I did make it to the hotel gym twice for some time on the treadmill, but based on my bodybugg readings, I was burning tons of calories just walking around the parks. It helps that I always volunteered to run to the other end of the park to grab a fast pass for a wanted ride. I also turned down most of the desserts, or opted for the fruit. I did have some yummy birthday cake on my grandmother's birthday, and a small sliver the next morning too. :)

I basically discovered that when you're on your feet all day, you burn more calories than when you spend most of your day on the computer with an hour or so of structured exercise. Now that I'm back I'm trying to get myself moving more often. Whether it's short walks with the dog or the kids, or walking lunges when I get up to get something. Keep moving people!

As far as my workout program, I basically moved it back a week. I did my Wednesday workout the day we left, but nothing again till that following Tuesday. So, I just repeated that previous week's workouts and moved everything back a week. That keeps me on a program through the first week of April. Yay! I love being on a program. It's hard to get motivated when I have to think, what workout should I do today? What did I do yesterday?? Especially if you're like me and can barely remember what you had for breakfast that day! If you don't have a workout program, I suggest scheduling your workouts for the week on Sunday (use your FitME pad!). If you're looking for a workout program, check out some of the Beachbody workouts! They come with a calendar and nutrition plan! There's something for every fitness level. Don't know where to start? Ask me!

Now, get up and take a walk. You've been at your computer too long!

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Disney Rules

So, I'm scared to death of what Disney will do to my fitness/weight loss goals. I like to think I have the strength to insist on working out and eating healthy, but who knows what will actually go down. It's especially hard when I have to unknowns in the form of the twins. How hard will it be to get them back to the hotel in the afternoon for rest time? That's when I plan on doing my workouts, so it's crucial we can pull this off. First order of business is to be completely packed before the kids get out of preschool on Tuesday. This way I get to bed early and wake up at 4 am to workout before our flight (we must leave by 7!). I feel like pulling this off will set the tone for the whole trip. Next I've set up some eating rules to hopefully get me through this week:

1) One desert during the trip - my grandmother's birthday cake!
2) One pancake breakfast - otherwise sticking to eggs, oatmeal or Shakeology
3) No fried foods
4) No bread, with the possible exception of one burger, but only one. No biscuits, no toast, no other bread!
5) Pack healthy snacks and eat them unless presented with an even healthier option (fruit?)
6) No candy
7) Write down everything I eat. I never remember to do this at home, but I have a new plan. If it's not handy to write it down, I'm taking a picture with my phone. Of every single thing that goes into my mouth. (Dammit)
8) Carry water with me at all times and drink at least 64 oz a day, more if I workout (which I will).

I don't remember too many Disney World specifics since I haven't been there in forever, but I do have vague memories of sweet shoppe type establishments. Must not be tempted...

So, that's what I've got so far. Any other tips? I know there will be a lot of walking, so I'm hoping that makes up for the inevitable added calories that eating out every meal will bestow upon me.

I'll let you know how this goes and how successful I am at following my own rules. Wish me luck!