Time for a Vacation!



The family plot!

I've been in Germany for the last two weeks, more specifically Bavaria. My dad comes from there, way down south in the Black Forrest region. I always say when you're driving, you're in the forrest, in the forrest, in the forrest, then it opens up and its like a post card. Then you're back in the forrest.

I saw my relatives, saw some new babies, ate a lot of food and drank a lot of beer. And managed to gain 5.8 pounds in the process! It could have been worse, but I at least made sure I got out and walked just about every day...uphill...both ways! (Well, that's how it seemed to me...sidewalks on a 30% grade. Good times!)

The thing is, I'm not really too upset about the weight gain. I know a lot of other people would be completely freaking out but, after all this time as a Beachbody coach, helping others reach their health and fitness goals, I've learned enough to help me reach my health and fitness goals. I'm not worried about it, so much so that I'm confident I'll have that weight gone within a week, two at the most!

I suppose what I'm trying to say is if you go on vacation, or a trip, or travel, don't beat yourself up if you gain a couple of pounds, or eat a few pieces of chocolate cake, or have a few liters of beer (not at one sitting, please!). Enjoy yourself! You're out of your routine for a few days and that's a good thing.

Recharge and then get back in and hit it hard! Often times, that rest is what your body is craving and when you reset, recharge and hit it again, the gains you'll see will be astounding.