Return from Paradise
Weekly weigh-in: 180.4
Loss: +3.8
Total loss: -47.6
Emotion: Spectacular
I know what you may be thinking: a four pound gain? How does that make you feel “spectacular”?
It’s because I allowed myself some time off, not to stress over getting to the gym, instead focusing on leisurely walks down the beach with my boyfriend.
It’s because instead of counting calories, I ate and drank as I pleased. I tried not to go too far overboard … but there were three mornings with more than one breakfast, and nightly calls to room service for ice cream.
It’s because I spent time with my family, swimming and goofing and lazing around. We even spontaneously went to a yoga class and I was proud to be called a show-off.
It’s because I worked out a lot leading up to the trip, so when people brought out their cameras on the beach, I didn’t cover up my bathing suit or hide, instead choosing to flaunt what I got.
It’s because the whole time I was in Cancun, I felt like I was glowing. And according to some of the pictures, I was:
