I’m pleased with myself so far: I did a great job with my food and exercise in Buffalo, and have been sticking to my Road Rules thus far!
On Monday, one friend and I flew from Buffalo to El Paso to meet up with the third of our trio. We bought healthy snacks for the car, and I have been eating well for breakfast and lunch, and then enjoying local cuisine for dinner, with drinks in moderation. Even after the all-day traveling, I managed to get in a 30-minute workout at the hotel fitness center. Granted, much of that was due to the prodding of Friend #1, but I was easily persuaded (and glad I told her prior to the trip that I wanted to be prodded!).
Yesterday, we drove from El Paso to Austin, and today we’re headed to New Orleans, where we’ll be for two nights. As I mentioned, I’m hoping to get outside to run in some new cities, but I don’t think Austin’s going to work for me: Our hotel is basically on the highway – not exactly what I had in mind for a run! Our hotel in New Orleans is near the French Quarter and very near the river, so I’m definitely planning on getting out for a run there.
All-in-all, I feel it’s going quite well. I’m not denying myself things that would make me feel like I’m “missing out” on my vacation – and I’m not feeling guilty about enjoying them. I’m also not eating junk that won’t provide any real enjoyment and would make me feel guilty. (For instance, I had Subway for lunch yesterday, and an apple and some cocoa roast almonds in the car.)
If I can stick to my plan for the rest of the week, I’ll call this trip a huge success! Wish me luck!
