Getting Back On Track
| February 21, 2012 | Posted by Madeline @ Food, Fitness, and Family under Baby Gear, Family, Favorites, Goals, Heath, Meal Planning, Organization, Training |
After an indulgent week of vacationing in Phoenix … and one too many dinners out. It is time to get back on track. For me, it’s necessary to take a minute to sit down and make a plan to getting back into my normal routine. So how am I getting back on schedule?
1. I’m chugging water.
Hello there old friend … While I was in Arizona my water consumption was seriously lacking. I was on the go so much that I just wasn’t thinking enough about it. I have been drinking water since walking in the door yesterday.
2. I made my meal plan for the week. I planned healthy meals AT HOME for us all week. We also went to the grocery store and stocked our fridge full of yummy, healthy food.
3. I prepped my food.
I find that if I take some time to chop all my fruits and veggies both Chris and I eat it more later! Also, I stored my food in clear containers so I can easily see what is in it and make healthy choices when the munchies hit.
4. I went for a run. I had 7 miles on my 1/2 marathon training plan for yesterday but since we were in St. Louis I made it up today. Chris went with me and we took turns pushing Emmie in our jogging stroller. This was our first run with our BOB and it was SO smooth! I plan on doing a full review of it later because I LOVE it. My knee and hips definitely felt it on the run but I kept a respectable 10:20 minute pace while battling wind, conquering hills, and pushing the stroller.
5. I scheduled my workouts for the week. I schedule my workouts at the beginning of the week. Doing so helps me stay on track and prioritize my time to make sure I fit them in.
By taking these steps I feel like I am ready for the week and ready to get back to my version of normal. Of course there are a ton of chores thrown into the mix as well 
How do you get back on track after vacation?
Way to get back on track! I never drink enough water while traveling. It’s so hard.
Great job on the run. Wind’s the worst.
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You are SO organized, and clearly need to teach me some lessons on the subject
Whenever I try to plan meals or workouts ahead of time, my mind goes into some sort of shock and rebels against anything that is scheduled haha.
Aaaandd the clear container idea is a great one!
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I get back on track by planning meals to cook at home too! I feel so blah when I eat out at restaurants too much.
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love all the prep work! the funny thing about my hubby and clear containers. he hates when i use the colored ones i have because he can’t see inside and he’s WAY less likely to eat whatever’s in there i’ve noticed….so i try to use clear for anything i want him to eat and colored for stuff i want to save for myself
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Great list that anyone can use to get back on track! Prepping food is so essential, I tweeted about that this morn
I bet you had an awesome run because you’ve been restin’ and relaxin’ and now are full of energy. Perfect to kick your training into gear!
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This is exactly what I’m trying to do too! We got back into town yesterday and I’m working from home today. Have to get to the grocery store at some point, it’s just so hard when I don’t have an additional weekend day to make everything happen!
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Nice job getting back on track!! When I get back from vacation, I always need to up my water intake and decrease my junk food intake haha.
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Ah, I needed this! I’ve got to start eating better after our trip this weekend (I can’t keep blaming the baby for my hunger
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That is all how I like to get back on track too. Always feels so good!
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I envy your planning! You go girl. I know you will be back in your normal routine in no time. PS I am drooling over the fresh cut strawberries right now. Want to share??
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I find that pre cutting up fruits and veggies definitely helps! Way easier to munch on that way
When I come back from a vacation … or an indulgent weekend, my water bottle does not leave my hand. Just makes me feel SO much better.
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