Holiday Report Card

My holiday break was wonderful.  I rested, reflected, and spent time with some of the most important people in my life.  I also ate. A LOT.

As much as I tried to follow my own advice, I have to admit-- I slipped up on the nutritional front.  If I had to estimate, I probably made the wrong food choices 4 out of 10 times.  Mom's ribs called, and I answered--more than once. There were so many celebrations (engagements, reunions, etc.) that were of course accompanied by high-calorie, fattening food.  And I caved under the pressure.  

 Saying goodbye to my mane.  I 
am not my hair!

However, the holiday's weren't a complete bust.  I'm proud that I made exercise a should vs. a must.  Probably because I secretly knew that eating would be struggle city.  I worked out all but two days over the past week and a half. So what happened on those two days you ask?  I got my hair done the day before, lol.  Oh the plight of African-American hair and working out!

P90X and the YMCA were good friends this holiday season.  I also got creative with custom cardio routines and resistance bands when traveling.   Even so, I really missed my kickboxing routine as Keller's Martial Arts closed for the holidays.  I can't wait to get back into the  groove tonight!

So where did I net out?   This morning, the scale said that I maintained. I'd give that a B minus.  Could be worse, but definitely room for improvement. If you made some bad choices over the holiday's, don't beat yourself up.  Learn from your mistakes and keep it moving.  I'm realizing this journey is not about perfection but rather balance.  Especially if you are in it for the long run.  Happy New Year and New YOU!

How did you do with your fitness journey over the holiday's? How do you plan to start 2013 off right for a new you?