Eileen Swanson's Tales

Holiday goodies

>>December 21st, 2008

It’s that time of Year where all those goodies are all around us. Wherever you go you either see or hear about these goodies. I am referring to the cakes, cookies, candy, chocolates, and even salty snacks. They are everywhere, even at our health clubs! This year has been the first year in forever that I am seriously having FUN indulging in them, all of them! I realized that I was always craving all of these desserts or yummies, only to finally cave in during the tri season. Bad timing! So this year I will probably be sick of all these sweets by the end of the Holiday season. Fingers crossed ;-)

I am realizing that what my body has really been craving all these past years doing tri’s is strength and core training!! Yes, I know this may sound crazy, like why haven’t I been doing it all along? Well, my coach(s) didn’t believe in it, at least they felt like my time was better suited to swim, bike and run since I was working tons and had limited time. But now that I have been doing so much core and even though I am eating goodies, my body is feeling better than it ever has. I grew up doing core/strength training and had built alot of muscle that way, so I guess it is only natural that my body is LOVING it once again ;-) YAY!!

I hope you all don’t go out there and start eating tons of goodies….well, why not? It’s the time to do it!! Have fun and do NOT feel guilty! ENJOY!!

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Natalie said:

Those cookies look so yummy! Good spin class today!

Molly said:

Enjoy those treats! In my 2 weeks off since Vegas, I have been partaking heavily of the Pinwheels (chocolate covered marshmallow cookies). Gotta get back on the heath(ier) eating bandwagon come Monday…

Dolphin Boy said:

I just gained 3 pounds reading your blog!

Eileen Swanson said:

HAHA Dolphin Boy ;-)

Anonymous said:

those cookies look perfect :) yummm! thanks for the advice. now i don’t feel guilty.

Jennifer Harrison said:

Yes! I eat my sweets year-round but more at this time of the year. BUCKEYES are my fav and I have so many lovely M&Ms all over – keeps me happy! Glad the CORE is working out so well for you – YOU know what I think of it: necessary and ALL GOOD! :)

Samantha said:

mmmm…scott calls me a cookie monster. haha.

Eileen Swanson said:

Sammy, me too ;-) Maybe that’s why we get along like peas and carrots, HAHAHHA! Lame…..

Beth said:

Those cookies – WOW they look GOOD!! :) Anyway, I agree – gotta have the sweets mixed in there with all the other good stuff!

Glad you are enjoying the weights/core work. That stuff always makes me sore but it I think it helps so much – not just to get stronger but w/injury prevention too!

Give Belle a pat for me! :)

Mel said:

OK
I just devoured 3 sugar iced Xmas cookies..then came to your blog…NOW i don’t feel the guilt…thanks :) xoxo

juliemac said:

I am just about to make some holiday treats with my kids!! Yeah, its just that time of year. There is something about the sharing with others and indulging in the yummy treats you just don’t get other times of the year. Well, that’s what I tell myself, anyway!
Enjoy!!
And, YES to core work!!!
I also just bought a pull up bar, should be coming any day!!

Steve Stenzel said:

Good luck tackling those goodies!!

Shan said:

Ohhhh those cookies look scrumptious :)

Happy Holidays to you, Reid and Belle! I hope you guys have a great trip to San Diego!! :)

Susan said:

I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don’t know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

Susan

http://www.car-insurance-choices.com

Shawn and Tracy said:

Ahhh yes the holiday goodies…I have never been very good at avoiding those ;-) As for the core..I’m in the same situation. Funny it was such an important part of being an elite runner, time to get back to the basics. Gunner sends Belle his love ;-)
Tracy

Benson said:

Oh yes, the holiday treats are the best things ever…and they are the perfect core strength builder.
Enjoy.

Lisa G said:

Yum, those look good! I love all the holiday treats and don’t restrain myself from eating them – it just means I have to work extra-hard in my workouts!

Eileen Swanson said:

Benson, you are too funny…..

Trigirlpink said:

I just knew Mz Jen (queen of functional training) would leave a comment about this. Ha!

COOOOOOOKIES! (drool)

Love your pinky hat too

xxxx

Eileen Swanson said:

Thanks for visiting Susan and thanks for the comments ;-)

Kellye Mills said:

Let’s keep our fingers crossed for the both of us that we never want a sugary snack until next Christmas!! :) That is such a cute picture of you guys at the top too! :) Merry Christmas!