Recovery Time: STAT

I've found myself in need of some R&R BAD!! not the whiskey silly... or perhaps maybe.

I went on vacation to Arizona...um i'm in obsession LOVE with that state right now. But I'm also sick with some gross virus. Basically I need recovery from my vacay and rest for my sickness.

Vacation Fitness 101 (the tips I followed somewhat but not well enough)

1. PACK SNACKS. You will be in an airport/car and therefore tempted by gas station food or airport kiosks. It's actually quite ridiculous. I scanned a lot of food for weight watchers points in a local gas station. UMM TERRIBLE. Most things were 6-10 points. even peanuts. 
          --It's important to pack snacks that are high in protein and fiber. These will fill you up without you having to eat a crap-ton of them. Like almonds. That's a super generic answer, but it's tried and true! They give you energy and stop your immediate hunger.

2.Schedule time to workout and stick to it!! I found myself drawn away from my workout into TV shows, margaritas, and general family time. Of course family time is crucial and at the top of my list, but the time i spent watching TV couldve been used wiser. PLAN PLAN PLAN.

3. DONT GO CRAY. Just because you're on vacation does NOT mean it's okay to eat 10 pizzas, 50 margs, and an entire bag of chips. #vacation #sorrynotsorry does not apply.

4. Hydrate. Plain and simple.

5. Get some actual rest on your vacation. You never want to return from a vacay needing another vacay. Yes, you want to pack as much fun into your time as possible, but it's also important to spend some downtime relaxing and appreciating the view. 

Do What Makes You Happy

"Do what makes you happy"-- i believe i saw this somewhere on Instagram somewhere, but it resonated with me.

Yoga makes me happy. Sweating makes me happy. Drinking wine makes me happy. My cat makes me happy.

As i watched my Insanity class at UCA last week I thought about that. These people showed up on a rainy Tuesday to be pushed to their physical limits. Somewhere they made the decision to do something for themselves, be insane!

I decided to start my FB page, facebook.com/dashfit to push myself. It's scary putting yourself out there, but you know what else makes me happy?

inspiring.