Thursday, June 14, 2012

Summer Vacation is here! (Melissa)

So today is my first day of summer vacation!  I don't go back until August 27th, so thats about 11 weeks off!  That's 11 more weigh ins and the chance to WOW everyone when I go back in the fall!  I'd love to lose another 20 lbs this summer, but I am figuring maybe more about 15.  I want to be realistic so I don't set myself up for disappointment.

So now that summer is upon me, I think about my plan for the summer.  Working was easy in regards to planning and tracking my food since I brought my own lunch and snacks every day.  While home during the summer I don't eat as regularly and sorta just snack more throughout the day.  I will make sure I have healthy foods in the house and not bring any junk into the house.  I actually worry about getting in all my calories since I won't be eating snack at 10am with my students and then lunch at noon.  So this is going to be a challenge!

I am also going to start training for a half marathon, so my real focus this summer is going to be on exercise!  I am planning to go on my long runs on Tuesdays since all my girls will be in daycare that day.  Tomorrow I am going for a 4 mile run and then next week will attempt 5 miles!  I am going to slowly increase my distance while continuing to attend my Barre classes 2-3 days a week.

I have a size 12 pair of capris I bought years ago on sale at Old Navy for $5... they still have the tag on them and I have never worn size 12, so wearing those capris when I go back to school in the fall is also part of my goal!!  Wish me luck as I begin my new summer challenge!

1 comment:

Teri said...

Sounds like you have a great plan, Melissa! I know you can do it, and getting into those size 12 capri's is a huge motivator!