Who else needs a little detox?

Whew! If only those cookies wouldn't keep staring at me and jumping into my mouth! We're having a great time relaxing and enjoying our vacation, but I won't lie, I'm looking forward to being cookie free.

Luckily, it's just the nature of the holidays. You eat a little much because it's just what you do. Yesterday, for example, I had about 3 cookies for my first breakfast and then about 3 more that afternoon, in addition to other snacks, dinner and a piece of pumpkin cheesecake.

So, what's my big plan for holiday detox? Not a whole lot. We'll lay off the sweets and alcohol for a bit (it's amazing what a drink or two here and there will do) and focus more on veggies and protein.

Another piece of my big plan is to not step on the scale for a week or so. Ultimately, I know there are 5 or so extra lbs hanging around, but I don't need to see it on the scale. I'll let our nutrition and activity regulate and the scale will come right along with it.

One thing I'm proud of, is that I've made exercise a priority on this trip. Sometimes, I guilt myself out of doing something that's so important to me because others don't want to. But this trip, I've exercised 5 out of the 5 full days we've been here. Four runs and one indoor cross training workout.

Are you due for a holiday detox?

We're heading to Kalamazoo, MI to see the manfriend's sister and take a little tour of the town. I hear it's about the same size as Eugene, OR.