I am going to California on Saturday for almost 3 weeks. While it is exciting, I am a bit (actually, a lot) concerned about my weight gain/loss issue. I have had relatives visiting for the past month and that has meant eating at all odd hours, eating out, eating rich food and not exercising. This has put a kaibash on my weight loss regimen. Now with my trip coming up in a couple of days, I am coming up with strategies as I pack.

My intentions are the following:
- I will weigh myself as soon as I get there and then every couple of days-this will give me a realistic picture of what is going on with my weight.
- A couple of the people that I will be spending time with in California are very health and fitness minded. I have heard that they go for a jog/walk at 6 in the AM everyday. I intend to tag along every other day if not every day.
- I will make an announcement of my plans to everyone (which is very unlike me) and ask for every one's help to keep me on track - who knows, I might inspire a couple of people to get on a healthful track too

I will be packing walking shoes and appropriate walking clothing - which in and of itself is a first for me.

Has anyone else faced these challenges on vacation? Any ideas and tips? Will be greatly appreciated.

And yes, I will be carrying my trusty Mac and blogging from California.