Getting Back From Vacay Mode

Hey guys! Sorry you haven't heard from me in a while! I was in Greece with my fiance for 10 days!! Yesterday was my first day back at work and it was NOT fun!

Bouncing back after a long and AMAZING vacation is tough for all of us, I am sure. We came back on Friday so that we had the weekend to get back in the swing of things, and it definitely made a difference. Of course I couldn't wait to get back to my gym routine. I did try and go a few times on vacation, but who wants to work out when they are supposed to be relaxing?!

Getting back to the gym was honestly not as hard as I thought it was going to be! I am starting off with more cardio after all of the food I ate in Greece, just for this week. I started incorporating weights as well, but not for long. After July 4th weekend (coming up this weekend), I will be completely back to my old routine and I will be able to start toning and feeling back to my old self again!

On Saturday I ran and walked on an incline for about 40 minutes and then did some arms and glute exercises. Sunday I did the elliptical for bout 30 minutes, and then yesterday I ran and sprinted a mile and then did some arm exercises. Today I will do only about 15-20 minutes of cardio, and the rest leg and glute exercises.

I am also going to start my wedding diet soon, so get ready for some great exercises if you are also a bride to be!

Get Vacation Ready!!

Preparing for a vacation is pretty much the same as preparing for your summer body. In a week from today I will be on the beautiful islands of Mykonos and Santorini.

This week, my breakfast will be light, yet filling. My lunches are all prepped, and my dinners will be all home cooked.

Breakfast will include 2-3 scrambled egg whites and a banana, 2 hard-boiled eggs, light and fit yogurt, or an egg white and turkey bacon wrap (whole wheat wrap of course). I usually decide what I will have when I get to work.

Last night, my fiancé and I made some grilled chicken with a little bit of BBQ sauce, and a side of sautéed brussel sprouts. I made extra so I had for lunch today. Tonight I will be making my paleo meatballs with organic garlic tomato sauce. That I will also be bringing for lunch tomorrow. Thursday I will bring my adult lunchables with some veggies, and Friday I will most likely treat myself to a salad from Chopt.

Once you set your mind to something, it is easy to keep up, ESPECIALLY if you know that you are going to have to be in a bathing suit in a short period of time!

Since we all splurge on vacation, I know it will be hard to not eat certain things. This is where moderation comes into play. I also like to bring a pair of workout clothes with me, just in case I have some free time to get in a quick exercise before I start my day. I know, I may seem a bit coo coo for working out when I should be enjoying my vacation, but it honestly really makes me feel much better!

Do what will help you the most to prepare for your getaway J

Memorial Day Weekend Aftermath

So I am a little late, and it is almost the weekend, but I am sure everyone has already had their salads and hit the gym hardcore after last weekend. I for one, went for a run as soon as I got back from the airport on Wednesday night.

It is extremely hard to not consume tons of alcohol and food on the weekends over the summer, but if you are pretty good 5 out of 7 days in the week, then you are on the right track. Make sure you are being as active as possible either before or after work, whether it is a morning jog, a spin class, etc. Try and meal prep every Sunday so that 1. You are not eating garbage, and 2. So that you are not spending a ton of money on food that you can make for cheaper at home.

Try not to eat late at night or snack too much. I know we like to go for happy hours after work some days, but try and limit it to 2 drinks and maybe a small plate to share. Will power and portion control is really all you need to survive your summer, while still keeping your summer bod intact!