Comments on: What Not To Do When Taking Time Off

By: Sean Willson

Sean Willson — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:47:25 +0000

I love naps … just wish I could take one in the afternoon at work. Not sure my boss(es) would like that though I say never give them up unless you have to.

By: Sean Willson

Sean Willson — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:45:54 +0000

I know so many people don’t get the no sleeping in. It’s hard, it really is but pays dividends via more time later to do the things we all love with our family.

I love your blog as well … it’s very refreshing and fun to read. Keep on posting!

By: mac

mac — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:10:09 +0000

I love the point about cascading bad decisions. It used to be my bad decisions about food AND exercise cascaded into more bad decisions. I seem to have licked the food issue but am still working on the exercise part. I do very well on a schedule, but once I'm off, it's tough for me to get back on. Nice post! .-= mac´s last blog ..Weightloss Details: Calories =-.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:00:28 +0000

Excellent ideas regardless if you are taking time off at home or not.

This is where the “parent” kicks in and says do as I say not as I do:
One other idea I always try to think is a Vacation is not a time off from Healthy habits. Vacation is a time off from work and a mental break. Healthy habits should continue. Although, it seems whenever I take a vacation, my bad eating habits return and I get lazy with exercise knowing that I am often walking a great deal amount more. Congrats on Bradley. I look forward to reading more about your journey.
.-= Scott´s last blog ..Getting to Green with Gruve. =-.

By: Carla

Carla — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:26:42 +0000

These are some really great tips. I am definitely improving on most of these. The only thing I can't give up is my afternoon nap! lol! But that's ok because I work out in the morning. .-= Carla´s last blog ..Spring is in the air (not!) =-.

By: Skyler Meine

Skyler Meine — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:41:36 +0000

I definitely agree don’t make one bad decision turn into a bunch of bad decisions. I think with consistency over time we will naturally get better at not making those bad decisions, but if we do we need to be careful.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:08:24 +0000

Great points!! I am a stay at home mom (taking care of my special needs son) and everyone of your points are right on for me! I love the one about not sleeping in. For me, I have found that setting my alarm for 5:30am so I have that hour of ‘me’ time before the daughter get’s up for school or my son get’s up to start his day, is the key to my sanity! I used to use that time for my 30 minutes of cardio (and still do some days) but now that I am begining to run, I like to run with my daughter after school. So I take that time to stretch/relax/or just plan out my day.
I want to thank you for becoming a follower of my blog, I love the inspiration within yours~ looking forward to reading future posts
.-= Brenda´s last blog ..let the music play! =-.