Jared told me that I can shout it from the rooftops: The month of January is over and I didn’t use my credit card. Woohoo, no spending money on pointless shopping and unessential items. It was a challenge and Jared bet that I wouldn’t make it. But we’re both happy I proved him wrong.
We’re trying to postpone a trip to the grocery store until later in the week so we can buy essentials for our Super Bowl party on Sunday. In the meantime, there will be lots of random meals using whatever is left over. I had the last of the Special K with Red Berries for breakfast.
My tentative Super Bowl menu includes chili, corn bread, chips and homemade salsa, and veggies and dip.
I made a wrap with cucumbers and Garlic and Herb cheese. I was really excited to give this combo a try.
Then disaster…try wrap broke apart and I lost the everything. Oh well, I just ate with my fingers, made a mess, and enjoyed my lunch.
I packed a bunch of snacks for this afternoon because I can tell this wrap won’t keep me full for long. I’m also psyched to go to the gym in an hour or so. After spending the weekend hibernating in my bed, I want to get up heart rate going and work up a sweat.
*After taking a few days off, do you start to miss hitting the gym and working out?*
COMMENTS
17 Comments
1. Jessica
February 1st, 2010 11:25 AM
I always miss the gym after a few days off. Sometimes I need a longer break, but I take it if I need it!
2. Lauren @ Eater not a runner
February 1st, 2010 11:27 AM
Oh I definitely start to miss being active! I’d say it takes about 2 days off before I’m itching to get back
3. Ash @ Good Taste. Healthy Me
February 1st, 2010 11:33 AM
I’m missing it. I’ve been sick for days! I can’t seem to kick this cold!
4. Emily
February 1st, 2010 11:36 AM
Congrats on the month without credit card spending!
I definitely miss the gym after a couple days away. It always feels so good to get back.
Enjoy your workout!
5. Julie
February 1st, 2010 11:45 AM
Wow good for you! Did you take it out of your wallet or something?? I wish I had your will power!! haha
After taking days off I do miss the gym, and I get scared going back. Stupid, right? I feel like I’ll forget what to do or something. I’m weird.
6. MelissaNibbles
February 1st, 2010 12:04 PM
Good job on the credit card. They’re the worst.
I took a week off and was so excited to run yesterday. I think I even fist pumped I was so excited.
7. ~Melissa~
February 1st, 2010 12:07 PM
Melissa: Bahaha, I can totally picture you putting your hair in a Snookie-pouf before heading out for a run.
8. Anne @thefitbridesmaid
February 1st, 2010 12:08 PM
Way to not use the credit card!! I’m still trying to figure out how I got $2,000 on there in the last month and a half. I blame Christmas and weddings.
Anway, I always miss the gym. When I took a two month hiatus, even walking on the treadmill felt AMAZING! I could feel my muscles just loosening up!
9. Lisa
February 1st, 2010 12:49 PM
nice job on the no credit card spending! Im impressed!
10. Tina
February 1st, 2010 01:12 PM
That’s awesome! Keeping spending in control can be so hard!!! We’re doing things to cut down on ours too and its tough.
And I definitely start to miss the gym if I don’t go regularly. It gives me energy.
11. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine
February 1st, 2010 01:35 PM
Congrats on your challenge! My wraps have a tendency to fall apart, too. I’m not one of those people with the talent to fold them perfectly! Sounds like you still enjoyed it though
12. Shannon
February 1st, 2010 01:41 PM
Wow! Melissa, that this really incredible. Good job retiring the credit card! I am very impressed.
I am pretty addicted to a good sweat, so I really miss it when I am away from the gym. Usually when that happens I try to find another way to be active and move. I’m not good at being still!
13. Melinda
February 1st, 2010 02:08 PM
congrats! That is reason to celebrate, well with out using the card of course.
14. Kelly
February 1st, 2010 02:13 PM
OMG you went the entire month of Janaury without using a credit card…holy wow…that is not only impressive but inspiring! YOU ROCK!!!
15. Tracey
February 1st, 2010 03:41 PM
I think Chili and Super Bowl are two thing that naturally go together! I’m making Chili as well as some other items.
16. Emily Eats and Exercises
February 1st, 2010 04:29 PM
That wrap combo looks great – but yeah, it wouldn’t keep me full for long.
I love the gym, but I’m often an all or nothing person. Sometimes when I take a few days off I struggle to get myself back to working out. On the other hand when I’m going everyday I can’t imagine not going.
17. Helen@Fresh Fit and Ready
February 2nd, 2010 04:11 AM
Well done on not using your credit card. This month have challenged myself not to use my card for anything other than paying for petrol and food. 2 days in and it’s going well! I too miss the gym when I’m ill but exercising with a cold is never good. As you say, a few days off is often very much needed.