Vacation Blues!
The day before I left for my last vacation I almost felt like I was about to have a nervous breakdown. With a variety of clothes, bathing suits and makeup thrown all over my room, it was hard enough packing as it is without even thinking about what I was going to eat. I realized that this vacation was going to be the hardest one that I have ever had to take, simply because planning to stay clean and exercise while I was away is not the easiest task when it comes to this whole figure training stuff! I called my trainer to ask her how possible it was to actually carry a cooler full of chicken breasts to the airport… I decided against it and opted for a lovely assortment of flavored tuna packets! Who knew that tuna could be found in sweet and sour, hickory smoke, and herb and garlic! Actually taking these to restaurants with me later to top of my salads was another story all together. Its funny to see people’s reactions to someone who actually wants to live optimally and in a way that makes them feel great. One waitress was so put off she didnt know what to say when she came back and saw me ripping apart my tuna pouch! Everywhere I went, I was asked "so what are you going to eat here?" and "why do you tell everyone that you are alelrgic to dairy?" When ordering my lean protein, I always insist that I am allergic to dairy so that they will cook my food completely plain, rather than basting it in a buttery blend that is going to clog my arteries and add useless calories to my meals. One waiter came back about three times after that request to tell me that he personally told the chef how to prepare my food…I didnt think it was that big of a deal! I guess the point is, I realized that a lot of people are starting to think that I am weird or unusual for making such requests when it comes to my food. Even though I could be embarassed I suppose, its extremely empowering to be such an example for other people at the same time. Vacations are supposed to be a time when you take and break and relax from your every day routine. Working out and eating clean has become a way of life for me. The confidence that I have gained through this process continues to amaze me every day. With every 530AM workout, protein shake at the airport, rice cake carried in my purse, and every batch of cookies that I make for someone without having any…figure training has become an essential part of me. Someone told me that you have to be a little crazy to be a figure trainer and I guess they are right!
March 11, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Hey - looking great - especially your legs!! I keep telling my wife (who’s also a petite 5′2) to do half the cardio she does and lift heavy on the leg press, squat and deadlift instead but she has the usual "i’m afraid i’ll get bulky" answer — ugh! And the irony is, I actually love muscles on a girl, bulky or not. In truth, I think most guys do because every time i’ve dated or known a girl with visible muscle, guys just always compliment it. Have you felt that guys in your life responded favorably to your new muscle and strength? Anyway, for whatever reason, all of the women with really fitness/figure like bodies on this site don’t often post those lifting stats or pictures. Usually the more heavy BB types do. If you can post your stats and some photos or videos of you lifting heavy, that’d be awesome and I will show it to her and every other skinny chick who is afraid to lift but actually wants a body just like yours! Thanks!
March 11, 2009 at 12:58 pm
PS - don’t have the blues! Vacations are fun and yours will be just a little bit better when you get into that bikini and show off what you’re working so hard for.
May 23, 2009 at 1:18 am
ha! This sounds very familiar to me.