How's the Vacation Plan Going?
Having control over what you are doing while on vacation is such a good feeling. I talked yesterday about how I was planning this trip sensibly so that when I got home I felt good about the vacation and what I'm bringing back with me. It's one thing to come home with t-shirts, hats, and gifts and another to come back with 5lbs of fat on your backside.
The first two days have been great. I ate the meals I planned yesterday, got in my drinking I knew I would do, had one order of french fries (because fries are MY treat), ate seabass with asparagus at dinner verus appetizers and fatty dishes, and today I have only dined from the foods I brought with me.
The food issue I have run into is BLT's! You would think that because I don't do it at home I wouldn't on vacation. OMG! I'm silly with them and I recognized it last night. After nibbling a little bread because I our food took too long and then munching on olives at the bar I made a commitment that I will be in the PNP BLT challenge for the remainder of this trip. There is no way BLT's will be my Vegas downfall. Heck, I've even worked out twice since I got here and I'm only at the 24-hour mark!!!
What did I bring with me on this trip? Let's look inside my bag and see...
Bumble Bee Sundried Tomato Tuna Sensations - this travel great and taste wonderful. The are also loaded with protein.
Snickers Low Carb Marathon Bars - I use these as a dessert. Lots of times when we go out I want to get a dessert and if I had one of these I would be just as happy and have my calorie control.
Plain Publix Oatmeal in the 100 calories packs - just add some hot water from the hotel coffee maker and you got the start to a good breakfast. Breakfast is a meal that I will never remember next week if I dined high on the hog so I just eat my regular foods and am just as happy.
Fiber One - it's good for a hangover snack. :) It's also good to toss on top of the oatmeal for some crunch and fiber. Let's face it, most of us have a tough time with poopie when we travel. We don't get in enough fruits and veggies and a little Fiber One can go a long way in this department.
BSN Lean Dessert Whipped Vanilla Protein Powder - I can use it post-workouts, for a quick snack, mix it in the oatmeal, take some to a restaurant and mix it in cottage cheese or yogurt, or throw it in some milk for a dessert while everyone is having ice cream.
Lentil Canned Soup - I bring this as a back-up to eat before going out to a big organized meal. We go to a lot of these functions and if I eat my "appetizer" in the room before we go I don't go nuts on the appetizers and bread basket.
Rice Cakes - The tuna is great on the rice cakes. You can also bring peanut butter but I didn't this time because mine has to be refridgerated.
Apples, Bananas, Oranges, Grapefruits - all of these travel great and help with that fiber issue. 
Crystal Light and Splenda - I can't live without them. Well, I could be I choose not to.
This is the easy stuff to bring. I had no troubles with it and it's all lined up just waiting on me when I get hungry. I hope this helps you think of creative ways to work in good health and fitness while you travel.
Tonight I'm going to a great Italian restaurant where I will order some good seafood and veggies and enjoy myself. That's the meal I'm INDULGING in today...not my 2pm snack!
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PNP Girls! I just wanted to tell you that I have been bragging about you non-stop while here. :) I'm so proud of all of you and every time someone finds out what I do I swear that you girls are all I talk about. You inspire me and you make me proud when I read through the journals and see you all just going to town with your goals. Woot woot!