We got back from St. Thomas last weekend and I really slacked this week. While we were there, I did not do any formal exercise as I had planned. The Marriott did have a real nice workout room but we were gone pretty much from morning to night with excursions like snorkeling, swimming with sea lions and turtles and more. You can read about our experience on the Marriott blog. We spent most of our days outdoors in the water and walking around so we counted that as exercise!
Got back to Chicago and we were exhausted so we have been trying to catch up on sleep and getting ready for the next few trips that are planned. So here are the workouts that did happen this week.
Monday-Tuesday- Nada
Wednesday-
*Elliptical
Time: 15 min.
Miles: 1.0
Calories burned: 243
Thursday-Friday- Nada
Saturday-
*Treadmill
Time: 45 min.
Miles: 2.40
Calories burned: 655
*Upper body/core work
Time: 30 min.
#HBBC points= 3
Totally bombed the Pile on the Miles challenge but the Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge just started yesterday so I’ll be trying to stick with that through Jan. 6th. Check it out and see what you think!
Sunday-Day off
That is a worse week than I thought! Hopefully you did better *wink*
Have a great week and a very Happy Thanksgiving! I’m thankful we get to spend it with my family.
If you’re in the U.S. what do you have planned for Thanksgiving?
I enjoy working out while traveling. Besides the better motels usually have better equipment than I do at home. Sounds like you had a great trip.
I’m also interested in weight loss. My weird tip is to add beans to most meals (not enough to get gassy) but enough to help bulk out the meal. Less hunger that way.
I’ve lost 15 lbs and ex. 4-6 times weekly with running/fast walking and weights.
Loved your blog
Thanks John! Love the tip and LOVE beans too. Definitely helps.
Congrats on your weight loss!
I usually don’t worry about working out on my vacations. I figure I’d use that time for rest and recovery. Sometimes I just can’t help myself though and go for a run on the beach. When else would you be able to experience that?
I’m starting to think that is how it works for me. I do the best I can though and most vacations we are active (snorkeling, swimming, etc.). Thanks for your input.
I like to bring my jump rope for workouts on the road. Very portable and you really don’t need much space. Once you get reasonably accomplished at jumping road it is terrific exercise. Be sure to use your ipod,. It seems jumping rope, while listening to music to perfect together.
Michelle
I’m having a hard time getting motivated to work out lately. I go through phases of intense working out and then slack periods. i need to be more consistent in my workout approach.
John, I hear you lout and clear! Last week was a total bust. This week I am trying to exercise at least 6 days and not overdoing it but making it a point to at least do one workout a day for at least 30 min.
I’m going to have to set some goals again to reach. That always helps me! Anything you can reach for in the coming months? We are in talks of participating in the Reggae marathon race next Dec. We walked the half marathon last year and I think my goal will be the 10k in 2012.