Post Vacation Update!

Hey guys! I am officially back from my spring break vacation to Miami, Florida and let me just say that it was an absolute blast!  I've never had so much fun in my life and I cannot wait to go back.  In this post today I just want to take a little time to discuss my eating/working out habits while on vacation.  I had a little bit of anxiety at first of just going completely crazy with eating anything and everything and not having enough time to workout frequently.  But then I remembered, eating healthy is a lifestyle for me, not a "diet".  I love to eat healthy and that is exactly what I did.  However, if i wanted and ice cream cone, nachos, or a piece of pizza, you bet I got it!  This trip taught me the importance of the often used phrase "everything in moderation."  I was so pleased and was truly relaxed and comfortable with my eating habits.  As for working out, I was only in the gym twice out of the ten days I was there.  I stayed active by walking on the beach as well as walking around at night it wedges, believe it or not.  SUCH a great workout ladies, sorry guys you might get judged for wearing wedges in public ;)!

The lesson to be learned here is it is SO important to remember to take time to just appreciate and embrace being able to spend quality time with good friends and family, because at the end of the day that is what is most important.  Not worry about eating 100% clean and getting to the gym five days a week.  Just taking some time off is so crucial, and your body will thank you.  It needs a rest every once and a while.  And to tell you the truth, I didn't feel like I went overboard at all.  Even though I don't believe in using a scale to judge progress, just out of curiosity I weighed myself pre and post vacation and there was no weight gain and no weight lost.  So there you have it people!  Proof that time off will NOT ruin a healthy lifestyle.  Not one bit.  It really is all about balance.  It is so easy to get caught up in work, school, social activities, sports etc. but relax and always remember what is truly important to you!

Done preachin' now.  I hope you all can appreciate it :)!  Here was dinner - a spinach salad with summer squash, tomatos, avocado, grilled chicken, pineapple salsa, and a little hot sauce.  Perfect for my first night home!

That's all for now!  I'm working on a couple of new recipes so stay tuned!!