I had two great yogurt experiences today. The first one was when I finally tried the new Pineapple flavored Chobani that everyone has been raving about. I ate it without cereal or toppings to truly experience it – Loved it 🙂
I had some trail mix on the side.
A bit later I was going to eat this bar, but it was just okay so I stopped after this piece.
When I got home I was hungry, but didn’t want to ruin dinner. I decided an apple would put something in my stomach without making me full. I also grabbed a few of Ben’s Pringles – oops.
We didn’t have many options for dinner since I wanted to use up what we had on hand so dinner was random. I had salad, half a sweet potato that wouldn’t have lasted until we got back and a pita pizza. Our dinner plates are HUGE!
I fancied up the salad with cashews, feta and cranberries 🙂
After dinner I was full, but I have had frozen yogurt on my mind all week! I saw the Yogiberry booth at the mall yesterday, but they are “Cash Only” right now and I didn’t have any cash 🙁 So, I fully intended to get some frozen yogurt tonight. It was not necessary given my big dinner, but at least now it’s out of my mind. I think that is an unhealthy mindset, and I should work on having to get my hands on a certain food just because I’m craving it.
Belize & a Healthy Lifestyle!
I do try to maintain a healthy lifestyle while traveling. For me this means exercising when I can and trying to eat a balanced diet. This is not always possible, but I do my best.
Exercise on the trip – My goal during this trip is to get in 2 short runs and a lot of swimming and hiking. The runs will have to be during the first half of our trip while we are near the ocean, I don’t want to run in the rain forest and become jaguar bait!
Eating on the trip – I am going to enjoy the foods available and try to make healthy choices 80% of the time with full permission to eat “fun stuff” the other 20%. This is actually what I aim for in my day to day eats too!
I went to Europe while in college (when I had a problem with disordered eating/thinking) and brought a ton of protein bars so I wouldn’t have to eat the food and risk gaining weight. I was so proud of myself at the time for being so “healthy”. When I mentioned this to the R.D. she said something to the effect of, “That is so sad for you. Wait, let’s think about that for a second and just realize that you missed out on a life experience because of dieting.” Noted.
I am going to enjoy local foods and drinks in moderation. I am going to enjoy my vacation, my honeymoon – but I’m not going to let all hell break loose either. I hope to stay true to my 80/20 healthy lifestyle on this trip and continue back home 🙂
We are mid-packing for Belize. Ben and I are notorious for waiting until the last minute to get things done. It’s bad that neither one of us takes the initiative to get this stuff done early – oh well.
I have some fun guest posts lined up for while I am gone. I hope to be able to log on once or twice to say “Hi”, but other than that I’ll save the full recap for when I get home September 12th!
I am off on a plane for Belize in 6 hours! AHHHHHHH!!!!
marathonmaiden says
have an awesome trip! great and smart plan for 80/20
Emily @ The Experimentarian says
Hey way to go on not eating that bar just because you opened it, or it was there! That’s a big Intuitive Eating accomplishment and I give you props! Hope you have an awesome trip!
missyrayn says
Enjoy the food because it is great! Just make sure not to overdo it but enjoy! I’m glad you have a plan…and even if you aren’t 100% perfect with it, JUST ENJOY YOURSELVES!
lessonstolearn says
Have a wonderful time. Belize is a special place!
Anne Marie@Her New Weigh says
Have a great time!!
dee (the apple hill adventurer) says
teddy grahams are my weakness :p
i wish i could find chobani somewhere where i live!
Devan Newman says
have an AWESOME time on your trip!!
and I love the 80/20 concept 🙂
way to go! you shall do great
Nicci@NiftyEats says
Great idea to do 80% healthy and 20% fun. You don’t want to regret missing out on new and different things. Have fun!
livelaughloveandrun says
Have a great trip!
Leianna says
Thats a good plan for vacation, eating a 80/20 and enjoyinglocal cuisine! Can’t wait to see the fun foods of Belize!
I’m jealous of your pineapple chobiani!