Well, vacation is over with, and I have had my last day at the beach for SUMMER 2013.  While I was gone, I did walk a good bit, and I did some push ups and leg work, but it was not what it needed to be.  I will also freely admit that the food log ( if it existed) would not get a passing grade.  Fried shrimp one night and smores over the fire pit were both a part of our wonderful vacation.  That is OK!!!!!  It is called life.  It is just fine to enjoy a little something that you really like.  They key is not making it an everyday or week habit, and you have get right back on track.  Health and fitness is  a life-long journey, and there will be times when you take a DETOUR.  A year ago vacation would have been an excuse to throw in the towel on my latest fad diet and just give up..AGAIN......but now I have better tools to help me get right back on track.  That is what I am working hard at now.  Monday was a travel day, but bright and early Tuesday morning it was 8am training and kickboxing.  Today, there was a 30 minute step class that kicked my fanny.  Lots of water, healthy food choices, and even food logs have also been on the agenda.  I do believe that there are several keys to being successful at weight loss, health , and fitness.  For me, forgiving myself when I fall off track has been key.  It allows me to pick right up and move on instead of getting mired down in the "I can'ts".  I am also so thankful for such a group a wonderful group of women that I get to work out with.  They help to keep me motivated and accountable.  Tomorrow is measurement day.........excited to see.....