Almost Vacation

 While it is getting easier each day, I recognize that one issue for me is a change in routine.  I can be on track, killing the nutrition and exercise (which I haven't added yet) every day of the week, but a change in my schedule is pretty hard to overcome.  I survive on routine.  Every day looks kind of the same for me and that is what works in my life.

And as much as I want to get away from my house, and my dogs, and my work, I also know that those factors help drive my success.  Having access to my own food and cookware, walking the pups, and staying on a schedule.  So while this upcoming break is much desired, it is also a little anxiety inducing on the nutrition front.

We're going to visit our friends at the coast on Saturday until Wednesday.  I can't wait to have a few days with Mr. Banker's godsons and our boys together, time on the beach, and time off work.  I changed jobs in March and it has been a much bigger adjustment for me than I expected, especially given that I was returning to a company that I began my career with.  Nonetheless, it has been crazy, so this vacation is much needed but will also come with a price.  I know I will come back to a shit storm, but it will have been worth it.

The couple we're visiting is pretty health conscientious so hopefully I will at least maintain the loss while I'm there.  By the way, it's day 9 and I'm 8.2 pounds down.  If that doesn't tell me I was doing something VERY wrong before, Idk what will.  I wasn't counting calories.  I wasn't exercising (and still am not really).  And I was clearly overeating (and over drinking) significantly.  The one nice thing about our visit to the coast is that our friends have a pool and live close to the beach, so I imagine there will be some form of exercise every day.  It could be a good way to get into that routine in an easy way.  I know Mr. Banker is sick of my turkey bacon, egg white, salsa breakfast, and he can eat whatever he wants while we are there, but I am planning to go to the grocery store when we arrive and at least keep that one meal consistent.  I likely won't have much say over lunch and dinner, but I can always choose the healthiest options available.  Here's to crossing my fingers.  Two more days until vacation!