You know what I love about going to conferences? traveling, learning new things, meeting new people and catching some face time with friends---all these make for fabulous adventures on the road. You know what I don't love about conferences?
Being on the road shuts my exercise and eating right plans right out to hell. Yes, I know there are those of you who go to the gym when staying at the hotel, or for a run in the neighborhood before you get to those meetings and sessions. You order salad, pack your protein bars, stay away from junk food, drink your bottled water and laugh at our lazy fat butts. Fine, you get a gold star!
I must confess, I am just not cut out that way. I don't get any exercise when I am at a conference, unless you count walking through the expo hall and the mad dash to make the flight on time. I don't eat right when I am at a conference either. When I am home, it is easy to count portions, not have junk around the house and make sure we eat plenty of fruit and veggies. I also try and cook at home most of the time and the gym and pool is walking distance away. On the road, it's a whole new ball game.
I am back home after a few conferences in the past couple of months and trying to get back on track. I'll be reporting back from the field soon. Wish me luck!