Back in February I went on a week-long cruise and gained over 10 pounds.
To many that may sound as though I lived my week in the Buffet line but I really didn't.
On the cruise I chose not to have dessert, skipped the big breakfasts, drank less alcohol (I really don't drink that much on vacations), and had a normal lunch. I guess the only real "splurge" was that I did order whatever appealed to me at dinner every night. Nonetheless...it was three meals out a day with no control over how they are cooked and I gain weight at mega speeds.
In the past I have always kind of had the philosophy that I can handle a weeks worth of damage. If I am going away for a week...I don't worry about it. If I am going away for two weeks I tell myself I need to be good, and I usually am for a week...and then I fall apart.
No matter what the scenario is, as soon as I return home I tell myself it was worth it (well...with the exception of the time I gained 21 pounds in two weeks). Life is meant to be enjoyed, and all I need to do is get back on track as soon as I return home right?
After my last vacation I told myself the same thing. It was worth it. I had a great time, and I gained ten pounds...so what?!
It is now seven weeks later and as of yesterday I have returned to my pre-vacation weight.
I cannot help but wonder at this point if it really was worth it.
Seven weeks of being on a weight loss regime to correct one week of fun? Was it REALLY worth it?
Right now my head is thinking a resounding NO...it was not worth it.
I know myself though, and by the next time I go on vacation I will probably be thinking it is totally worth it.
I am not sure which answer is the right answer but one thing is clear to me: If we decide that we are on "vacation" and it is time to just forget about the world and do what we want we can have a great time...but there is a big price to be paid upon return. Taking off the weight isn't as easy as it was when I was younger.
I don't think there will be any more vacations until 2013 now so I will have a while to reflect on this. I am hoping I will be smarter next time.
Be healthy,
Alan
To many that may sound as though I lived my week in the Buffet line but I really didn't.
On the cruise I chose not to have dessert, skipped the big breakfasts, drank less alcohol (I really don't drink that much on vacations), and had a normal lunch. I guess the only real "splurge" was that I did order whatever appealed to me at dinner every night. Nonetheless...it was three meals out a day with no control over how they are cooked and I gain weight at mega speeds.
In the past I have always kind of had the philosophy that I can handle a weeks worth of damage. If I am going away for a week...I don't worry about it. If I am going away for two weeks I tell myself I need to be good, and I usually am for a week...and then I fall apart.
No matter what the scenario is, as soon as I return home I tell myself it was worth it (well...with the exception of the time I gained 21 pounds in two weeks). Life is meant to be enjoyed, and all I need to do is get back on track as soon as I return home right?
After my last vacation I told myself the same thing. It was worth it. I had a great time, and I gained ten pounds...so what?!
It is now seven weeks later and as of yesterday I have returned to my pre-vacation weight.
I cannot help but wonder at this point if it really was worth it.
Seven weeks of being on a weight loss regime to correct one week of fun? Was it REALLY worth it?
Right now my head is thinking a resounding NO...it was not worth it.
I know myself though, and by the next time I go on vacation I will probably be thinking it is totally worth it.
I am not sure which answer is the right answer but one thing is clear to me: If we decide that we are on "vacation" and it is time to just forget about the world and do what we want we can have a great time...but there is a big price to be paid upon return. Taking off the weight isn't as easy as it was when I was younger.
I don't think there will be any more vacations until 2013 now so I will have a while to reflect on this. I am hoping I will be smarter next time.
Be healthy,
Alan
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