Yes, I think you did the right thing. Sometimes we need to "escape" from our daily routines, especially when the environment requires. With that decision I think you didn't break any rules, sometimes it's necessary to get out of our comfort zone.

About me...I think I follow the majority of my rules to keep my exercices routine, but not every time... My actual "major project" is to quit smoking, but it's extremelly hard...I know it's all about strict determination, but it's not easy at all in my case :) I hope I will be succesful