Sunday, June 14, 2015

June 14th, 2015 I Took It Easy

June 14th, 2015 I Took It Easy

I didn't write about it last night, but I was proud of myself for the level of planning, preparation and execution of my food plan yesterday (Saturday). I took extraordinary care and that feels really good. I packed my lunch and I made a point to prepare and enjoy dinner before my 6pm evening broadcast. For me, someone who doesn't shy away from eating dinner at 10pm if that's what the schedule demands, it was exceptional.

After several crazy schedule kind of days, I took it easy today. I slept in until I naturally woke, without the aid of an alarm. It felt amazing. My approach was simple from that point on. I enjoyed coffee, spent time preparing a fabulous brunch (check out the tweet below--I love cooking!!) and made it to the YMCA for a fantastic workout this afternoon before making the trip to my hometown to dine out with mom.
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I'm excited for mom's progress. She's walking regularly and losing weight. I'm overjoyed for her! You can see the difference, too! I let her know what a difference I was noticing and she lit up. She feels great about it too. So glad!

Instead of our usual Mexican place for the same thing, we did something different. We dined at one of my old hangouts, The Hideaway Pizza. The trips of old to this place, for me, were very different than today's trip.

There was a time when I couldn't get enough of Hideaway. I'd eat and eat, perhaps an entire bowl of fried mushrooms and several (more than 3 or 4) big, heavy slices of pizza and every time, I'd leave feeling stuffed and miserable. I don't do that now. And the most amazing thing: It was still a very enjoyable dining experience without all the excessive indulgence!

I've done the research on Hideaway. I've consulted with management and received a fairly accurate guesstimate on the fried mushroom calories (30 per mushroom) and it was last fall when I confirmed the sugar free status of their sauce.  Mom and I shared a small gluten free thin crust (ordering gluten free is the only thin crust option) veggie pizza. Three fairly small pieces check in at roughly 470 calories (the amount of cheese being the biggest contributor to the number). Again--worth it. This evening's trip marks the third time I've enjoyed this particular meal in the last 14 months. I'll have it again some day. It was enjoyable and mostly, I think mom appreciated the change of venue for our dinner out.  

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I hope your weekend was wonderful. Goodnight, my friends!

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Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
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11 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 15, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    Wonderful looking food today.

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  2. Alati June 15, 2015 at 5:41 AM

    Mom looks great and happy! We all need a day to take it easy and recharge! Have a great week!

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    1. Sean AndersonJune 16, 2015 at 11:02 PM

      Alati, thank you--It was a really solid, enjoyable day.

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    2. Sean AndersonJune 16, 2015 at 11:02 PM

      Hope your week is awesome, too!

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  3. dupsterJune 15, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    That pizza looks amazing! Nice change from all the Mexican food I bet.

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    1. Sean AndersonJune 16, 2015 at 11:03 PM

      Dupster--yes, it was a needed change of pace! I enjoyed it and I believe mom did too. That thin crust veggie was unbelievably good!!!

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  4. NancyJune 16, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Mom looks happy but I'll bet it isn't only because of her weight loss but mainly that she has a son that obviously loves her very much!!!! Planning your dinner meal early instead of eating at 10:00 deserves applause!!!
    N~

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    1. Sean AndersonJune 16, 2015 at 11:04 PM

      Awe, Nancy--thank you! I do love her dearly, for sure! It was a rare thing to eat so early! But it worked well!

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  5. UnknownJune 17, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    Yes your Mom does look great. I'm sure she's feeling it too. Your food also amazing this day too.

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    1. Sean AndersonJune 20, 2015 at 10:25 PM

      Leah--she will love reading this! Thank you, Leah! I Love my food!!

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