I have mixed feelings about vacation. On the one hand. I'M ON VACATION!! WOO-HOO!! On the other hand. I'm on vacation? What am I going to eat??!!
Typically, vacation means eating out. A lot. We cut out eating out a couple of years back. We don't do it often anymore at all. But for the next 6 days, I'll be 4 hours from home in Wisconsin Dells, living in a hotel.
I do well with dieting when I am in my own environment. Bring me somewhere else and I fall apart. Though I'm getting better. Today the vacation unofficially started. We went to a buffet for dinner. Yup. A buffet. Sigh.
I did fairly well, I made good choices. I skipped the pop and skipped the dessert bar entirely. I avoided breads and things that were obviously swimming in grease and butter. But I did eat way too much. I really don't even know how to count how many calories I consumed. But I know that the "old me" would have easily consumed 1000 + more calories by drinking pop, eating dessert and stuffing myself beyond belief. So I kept my head. I'm happy about that.
Then I came home and at a piece of White Chocolate Craisin Almond Amish Bread that I made today. Really?? So not necessary. It wasn't like I was even hungry! My mouth just wanted it. Sigh. I gave away one loaf and I'm leaving what's left here with my brother.
But then there is the next 6 days. I won't be weighing in on Wednesday because I'll be in Wisconsin Dells. We'll be living in a hotel and soaking in the sun at the waterparks. The weather isn't supposed to be HOT but nice enough. I hope. So we're going to go to a lot of restaurants. I'm really going to try to stay focused and make good choices. I packed better things to eat than what I usually bring. I'm eating oatmeal for breakfast, no donuts or pastry's. I have healthy snacks, not ding dongs and twinkies. I have individual packs of chips, not big bags that I can't stop sticking my hand into. If I can just make good choices at the restaurants, I'll be good. I'm certainly not going to LOSE weight this week but if I can keep from gaining then I will totally consider it a success.
Talk to you all on Friday night and I'll give you the update!
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Debbi, it sound like you have a GREAT plan for your vacation eating! One thing I was doing when I was really tryin to lose weight a few years go and plan on doing from now on again is this- if me and my hubby go out to dinner we split it in half. I don't care what it is , just split it. some restaurants charge for that . But it's worth it. The meal is still cheaper and you only eat what you get. I have never ever left the restaurant hungry and it works out wonderfully.
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Kristin
Enjoy your time in the Dells. Nice place to go for a walk. I know you can do well. Enjoy
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i love the Dells!!! its so nice over there!
ReplyDeletei like the vacation plan, it sounds like a good one! unless you are going hiking the entire appliachian (spelling?! lol) trail i dont think we can ever expect to lose weight while on vacay.. best thing to do is just to create a good plan, stick to it as best you can and allow for some treats and dont beat yourself up over it!
walking around the Dells might be a good workout.. its huge! ;)
It's great being able to go on vacation and not have to track foods, etc., but instead just make a point of being aware of what you eat. The way I am now is so different than the way I was a year ago. Good luck on your vacation!
ReplyDeleteBTW, thank you for your comment on my blog! It's so nice to get support, and encouragement for a big loss!