December 3rd, 2014 I'm Riding It

December 3rd, 2014 I'm Riding It

I really wanted to get my workout in before my scheduled trip to Oklahoma City late this afternoon. The time didn't allow and before I knew it I was on the highway, knowing I wouldn't be home until late--and without a workout today. I took a rest day on Monday. I needed to make time for a workout. Although, with this schedule today I would have and could have felt fully justified in not getting it done. 

I was two hours from home and it was getting late. My late afternoon apple snack didn't hold me very well. I was getting very hungry and I knew, I needed to find something. Rather than try to make it home to a super late meal, I decided to dine out.

Maybe I could find a Chipotle? But then I realized for once, I wasn't in the mood for Mexican. I ended up finding an Applebee's. I ordered from their under 600 calorie selections--modified it slightly after asking about the pictured topping on the steak. The server couldn't say with certainty if it had sugar or not. "It's a tomato and vinaigrette glaze," he said.  "Glaze" sounded like sugar to me--so I opted out of the topping. The meal was excellent and it was free! Applebee's sent me a couple of gift card codes in my email after I Tweeted about their food a while back. I hadn't used them--and thought, why not? 

I left the restaurant shortly after 9pm. The meal pretty much cemented that this would go down as a good food day. Now, if I could manage some kind of workout, I would be so proud!

I immediately called one of Edmond's (just north of Oklahoma City) YMCA's to ask about their hours. They closed at 10pm and so did the other Y's in the area. It was 9:20pm. I summoned Siri's help, asking her to give me turn by turn directions to the nearest YMCA. She was on top of it and I was pulling into a YMCA 10 minutes later. I hurried in and explained that my membership was in Ponca City--they quickly looked me up by name, had me sign in and I asked, which way to the elliptical machines? 

I didn't get on the elliptical until 9:35pm. I had to cut my usual 30 minutes down to 25. It was still a wonderful effort, a good sweat and a fantastic choice. 

I don't always make the best choices, but tonight was a good choices kind of night. I could have hit the pillow feeling somewhat justified, but still feeling bad about missing another workout, instead, I'm hitting the pillow knowing I made it a priority--very important, and I made it happen. A day and evening like this, creates a wave of positive momentum. I'm riding it.  

My Tweets today:

Good morning. Coffee. More, please. Sugar free hazelnut flavored creamer. 30CX2cups= 60 cal. pic.twitter.com/HwtNGfFJ7x
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) December 3, 2014

Three whole eggs & two egg whites prepared over-hard with 6.5oz fresh pineapple & a golden delicious apple. 415 cal. pic.twitter.com/xiwoshLcZc
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) December 3, 2014

Tostadas w-Fat free/sugar free refried beans (130g), provolone, avocado (100g), light sr crm, chips 1/2 srv. 558 cal. pic.twitter.com/9UJQC08uLn
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) December 3, 2014

Afternoon snack. These yellow golden delicious are pretty tasty and cheap! 88cents a pound! 80 cal. pic.twitter.com/relonX1BUR
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) December 3, 2014

Out of town tonight. Applebee's 7oz sirloin, roasted red potatoes, mushroom cap with artichoke spread. 531 cal. pic.twitter.com/tSLb5p2cgQ
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) December 4, 2014

Different YMCA. Same model machine! Yes! pic.twitter.com/uwHwdZNJ8F
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) December 4, 2014

A little different model design, but basically the same. Had to cut 5 minutes for time. Thank you Edmond Y! #feelgood pic.twitter.com/JPxRq78x6x
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) December 4, 2014

Unsweetened coffee with half & half for late drive home. 40 cal. #lastfoodofday Not food, but last calories! pic.twitter.com/iqvAyB77sB
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) December 4, 2014

Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean