Last night was great, we had such a great time planning our Ireland trip and watching Rick Steeves’ Ireland shows, we got really excited. We ate Corned Beef and Cabbage, Irish Soda bread, mashed potatoes and topped it all off with Irish Apple Cake (with 3 candles for “V”). Delicious! I totally kept an eye on what I was eating, as well as my portions. And although my calories crept into the 1500’s, and I was shooting for 1200, I was still well within my allotted 1984 calories (including my exercise calories). I am proud that I have kept with this, and it is really starting to show. I am fitting into long lost jeans, and my black workout pants are starting to hang on my hips. They are almost falling off!
I know lots of people think I am silly for doing this before a big trip, but I am ready to be healthy. One of the things I get asked all of the time is if I will be “dieting” in Ireland. This doesn’t offend me, but they have it all wrong. I used to have major stomach issues that would flare up throughout the day and especially after dinner. I am an overeater trying to teach myself healthier portions and choices so I don’t have to deal with Tums and Pepto anymore.
So the short answer is: I am not dieting, just learning to live a healthier life and indulge less frequently. And yes, I will continue making healthy choices in Ireland as well. But that doesn’t mean I won’t be eating traditional Irish Fare.
Today was good. We started the day somewhat early and headed to the mall at 10:00am as they open at 11:00 on Sundays. And “J” and I did 2 ½ loops with the kids in a stroller, 2.5 miles averaging 4mph. Great way to start the day. Then we let the kids play, and did a little shopping. I had done a little homework and knew that I could eat a low cal lunch at Charley’s Subs and chose the Veggie Philly with 1/3 of the cheese, ½ of the bread, all of the veggies w/o dressing for only 214 calories. I could have had a salad for about the same, but I would be doubling the sodium. I brought Cuties and Special K chips so I wouldn’t be tempted by the kid’s food from Hot Dog on a Stick. Yum!
Now we are hanging out, letting “V” play with his new bike and “P” play with hers. I am planning on homemade enchiladas for dinner tonight with the Crockpot pork from the other night. Sounds yummy to me!
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