Sunday, August 18th, Cardio & Cafe

Good evening, BOTT friends,

Back from my whirlwind overnighter.  500 miles round trip, great hotel, great sights and back home in a little under 27 hrs.  Too short, but will have to suffice for now.  I stayed true to my eating plan (for the most part), but indulged in pistachios and grapes (not too badly).  I ordered room service, and considered the blackened maui maui, but settled on an Angus beef burger on a freshly baked brioche bun, and a mesclun mix salad with French dressing.   

I took a tiny bite of the bun (it was HEAVENLY), picked it up, and tossed it in the trash!  That way, I knew I wouldn't be tempted to eat more of it.  I had brought my whole wheat sandwich thins, so I put the burger on that, and it was still mouth-watering.  I ate it in 2 sittings because it was way too big for one meal.  Finished it at 1 am while watching a movie.  I was under 1600 calories for the day, and felt great that I was able to say no while enjoying myself on this mini getaway.

There was a great gym available, but no recumbent bike so I didn't get a workout in.  I didn't eat again until arriving home this afternoon, and got my bike workout in this evening for 31 minutes, covering 4 miles.  Today I ate:

B:  none

L:  2 small grilled chicken legs and 1/2 thigh (skinless)

S:  Iced coffee with Splenda, 6 tbsps light half & half, 4 tbsps Cool Whip Free

D:  5 ozs leftover homemade meatballs with marinara, 1 slice hot pepper cheese, 1 c Brussels sprouts, 2 tsps butter sub

Goodnight friends :)

So glad you had a safe trip.

Thanks!  It rained all the way back, but it was very enjoyable cozied up next to my hunnybunny :)

Glad you are back and safe and sound.  Wishing you a great week!

Thanks!  Had a great time.

so cool.. I can't wait to go on my vac in 2 weeks.. 

It'll be here before you know it, right?  Hope you have a wonderful vacation :)