Here Comes A Real Challenge!!!

Oh my goodness, I haven't posted for a while!!! I haven't had a whole lot to write about.. just focused on getting Christmas and New Years Eve out of the way. (I didn't gain any weight, but didn't lose any either LOL)

I am pretty confident that I have everything I need for my upcoming trip to FR. I think I have spent as much on gear and clothing as I did on the trip itself! I had to stock myself up with socks and gym pants, shirts, sports bras, bathing suits, glide stick, bad-aids etc. I still need to buy a HR monitor, which I am going to buy at FR. I'm leaving in exactly 3 weeks!

Ive been doing really well with keeping a balanced diet. I have had a few slip-ups.. those damned McDonald's hot fudge sundaes somehow got my phone number and keep inviting me out! It has now been 7 weeks since I had a caffeinated beverage! That is definitely a record for me. Its completely out of my system now :)

I have been going to the gym a fair bit. I haven't gone as much as I would like to, but now that my trip is growing nearer i really want to push to go as much as possible before before I leave for Utah. I have definitely noticed a spike in my energy. I have been getting so much stuff done and don't find myself vegetating or s lethargic anymore :)

Every night I eagerly sign in excited to read Candy,Dee Dee, Sara, Robin and Claire's blogs. I love that people are sharing their experiences. It has really helped me already. My excitement for my upcoming journey had began to turn to fear and anxiety and I must say that reading these women's blogs has helped to ease my worries. I am thankful that they admitted to having emotional breakdowns and being burnt out. I wondered how emotionally draining it will be at the beginning. Knowing that these wonderful women have had to deal with such emotional challenges will definitely help me when I am crying into my pillow missing home and wondering what I have gotten myself into. I will think back to the blogs I have read and know that if they can get through it, so can I! :)

OK, on to the upcoming challenge I will be facing! (aside from FR LOL) My beautiful sister has decided to get married in Mexico! I have never been anywhere tropical, nor have I ever been anywhere all inclusive. Those who know me well know that when I travel anywhere its all about food and drinks (:P) I buy junk for the drive or flight.. when I arrive I eat as much crap as I can stuff into my mouth.. you get the picture.. it turns out that the wedding is one month after I return home from Utah! (talk about an expensive two months! OUCH)




This is definitely going to be a challenge! Of course in theory it works out well that I am going to FR first. I will not be as self conscious on the beach, and I will be feeling so amazing mentally! Unfortunately my mind has been focusing on the fact that this is my first all inclusive trip and I wont get to set up a lawn chair in the center of the buffet and stuff my face or hop on an air mattress and float around in a margarita for 7 days! I am trying to pre-plan my actions when I arrive in Puerto Vallarta. Here is what I have come up with...




The resort we are staying at has a really good fitness center. I plan to get out of bed before everyone else and get in at least a half hour of cardio and do some resistance training. They also have free kayak rentals and rock climbing lessons.. I plan to participate in both of these activities to stay active and because I have never tried either. (This is my year to step out of my comfort zone!) The resort also offers water aerobics in one of the pools so that is another option.

As for the food and drink.. I have decided to allow myself to drink alcoholic beverages for only two of the seven days. This would most likely be the day of the wedding and one other day. I will allow myself small portions from anything in the buffet that I absolutely feel that I must taste.. a few bites taste the same as a belly full right? Other than that I will eat whatever healthy options the restaurants offer and through the day I will try to snack mainly on fresh fruit etc..

It will be a challenge, that's for sure. On a positive note, it should keep me on my toes! I guess we will see how I do! To all of you at FR right now! Keep up the great work! You re all an inspiration :) I cant wait to meet those of you that will be there in February :)

3 MORE WEEKS!!!!!