We all do it. Even with our best intentions, we go away on vacation and our good eating and exercise routines go out the window. I just recently visited Trinidad for the first time, fell in love with the food and ate to my heart’s desire. I should have combated that with exercise but also fell off that wagon. Yes, it’s not the end of the world. We can all indulge sometimes.

Unfortunately a couple of days after I returned to Jamaica I had a bad fall and hurt my right knee and ankle. So no heels, no excessive walking, no jogging, no driving for me for a few weeks. With summer around the bend, this could be a nightmare!

Somewhere during my 2nd week of doctor-recommended "house arrest" my frustration about my circumstances had reached boiling point. I had to stop and talk to myself (yes, I talk to myself). I said "Things could really have been a lot worse you know. Yuh cuda bruk sum'n! (Translation: You could have broken something). Is the mountain bigger than me or is my will to get to the other side bigger?"

So I decided that I need to make the most of this opportunity and turn my focus to what I consider one of my trouble areas: my arms. I long for lean, nicely toned arms, almost like Michelle Obama’s…almost. So I’m going to concentrate on some light weightlifting  and arms circles (N.B. I got the go-ahead from the doctor). 

So help me be accountable. Here’s my mission:

• Do arm exercises consistently 3-4 times a week to achieve lean, toned arms
• Get my diet and appetite back in check with the help of
  • Herbalife meal replacement protein shakes
  • Tracking my meals and activity on iChange and
  • Some tips to get ready for Summer

In every challenge an opportunity can be found. Make the most of it and get started anyway!

To your health and wealth,

Dayna
@Jahealthnut (Twitter and Instagram) 

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