Holiday Burn-Out

December was a long and challenging month. Single and starting a new business, my old habits of avoidance were banging at the door. On the weekends I would wake up to unusually cold mornings. I live in Los Angeles where the temperatures hover in the mid 60's to mid 70's most of the time. This December there were 45 degree mornings...brrr. I usually wake up, jump out of bed and head to the gym. Instead I found myself curling up in bed, watching TV reruns for two or three hours. I still managed to get to the gym at least 4 times a week but my weekends...the days I tend to eat a bit more and drink red wine...I was skipping the gym.

I work from home so gratefully I was able to avoid the holiday munchies people bring into the office. After family dinners I always refuse to bring home leftovers, which saves me from deciding to eat a bowl full of stuffing for breakfast. That being said, I was definately choosing to eat out more often, go out with friends more often and cook less. This explains the four pounds I discovered and the fact that my jeans feel just a smidge tigher.

The key for me this week is portion control, eating at home and accepting no excuses. I actually hit the gym first thing Sunday morning. Getting out of bed was not my favorite moment but when I got off the treadmill 4 miles later it was all worth it. I don't believe in New Years Resolutions...I believe in commitments. In December I allowed a little wiggle room and in January I am back to honoring my commitment.