It's Hard to Stay On Track...

When You're On Vacation...

Normally when we take long trips we load up on snack and candy. Our trip to Utah this time was a little different. I didn't buy any candy, cookies, or snacks--other then chips (and then we opted for the lower-fat alternative). We stopped at the park to have lunch, instead of eating out, and I planned to bring lots of fruit (but was running behind and forgot). I also brought my workout clothes and running shoes.

So today I made a point of getting on my parents treadmill. I'll admit, this wasn't easy. Eric and I have a new treadmill set up in front of the TV and I set the speed on the treadmill and mindlessly jog through my workout. Here--not so much. I struggled to find a good pace, the basement was hot, and the treadmill smaller then mine. BUT I did it....

And then I went to my brother-in-law's and it all went down hill from there. Candy and pizza. That's all I ate today. I imagine I probably gained back the 5 lbs I've lost over the past 6 weeks.

So much for counting calories! I had been religiously updating my calorie count, but when on vacation it's hard to maintain this practice--and I'd be SCARED to find out how many calories I consumed! Why is it so much easier to gain then it is to lose??!!