There's so many things I want to write about tonight--but the return flights and the hour and forty-five minute drive home has left me completely spent. I'll recount the strategies that worked well in maintaining far away from home, tomorrow night. In the meantime--a good rest is in order!
I'm very happy to report: The entire experience was even better than I expected--and throughout it all, I maintained the integrity of my plan. I stayed with my generous maintenance calorie budget, I remained abstinent from refined sugar and I exceeded my water goal for the day. My workout, aside from the small morning routine, was navigating the airports!
Behind the scenes at TODAY on NBC!
With fellow Joy Fit Club inductee, Hope Church
Backstage prep with Hope and Joy
Post segment visit
More visiting post segment!
Going over pre-segment details
Remember the story from yesterday's edition, about my 51st Street conversation with Jay Leno? It turns out, the people Jay was visiting with prior to his conversation with me was Hope and her husband Jeremy! Hope actually got the picture!
Special thanks to Hope's husband, Jeremy Church, for snapping all of these shots. Joy also took several--and I'll have those very soon!
The video segment on TODAY:
I was absolutely overwhelmed with gratitude for being inducted into The Joy Fit Club! I can't thank Joy Bauer and the Today Show enough. So much has changed in the last two years!! I must pause daily to give thanks for every single blessing!
Today's Live-Tweet Stream:
Good morning! We know the #morningdeal: Drink 2 cups water and complete minimum of 20 push-ups: Get coffee. Done✔️ pic.twitter.com/Up3zBSXyOI— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 11, 2016
Morning cup of dark roast with two tablespoons half & half. Oh yeah, this is a great cup X 3. 120 cal. pic.twitter.com/yV17fdfReV— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 11, 2016
Breakfast in MFP... pic.twitter.com/sxOYjJn3b2— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 11, 2016
2 whl/1 wht w/tomato, zucchini & 14g swiss in evoo (approx.1/2 tblspn). Honey dew, pnnapl, strbrrs, grapes. 380 cal. pic.twitter.com/3lZe7BeZUl— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 11, 2016
30 Rock-Starbucks on the way to Today on NBC in Studio 1 A. Dark roast with three tablespoons half & half. 60 cal. pic.twitter.com/tdAINt5slZ— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 11, 2016
2 cups water with Joy before show. #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/87dd1XNsmF— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 11, 2016
Victory cup. Dark Roast with three tablespoons half & half. This will be one of the best cups of coffee ever. 60 cal pic.twitter.com/dczxFmyQO9— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 11, 2016
Selfie with @joybauer at @TODAYshow Thank you Joy for an unforgettable experience! #pinchme pic.twitter.com/IDSR8RF2ei— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 11, 2016
2 cups water with lunch. #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/eDPAqmBWBR— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 11, 2016
Lunch in MFP... pic.twitter.com/X24kgiiVgO— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 11, 2016
8oz seared mahi mahi in butter, approx.222g potato w/buttermilk, cream & parmesan. Grilled asparagus. 648 cal. pic.twitter.com/BKy5odYN8O— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 11, 2016
Great meal! The taste- wow. Once again-I have entire Terrace Restaurant to myself- overlooking 51st-NYC. I ❤️ NY! pic.twitter.com/HXjf19BT7m— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 11, 2016
After lunch grande size before a long evening of travel. Dark roast with two tablespoons half & half. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/vH2RFljocn— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 11, 2016
Goodbye NYC! Love you!! At Laguardia. Tonight's travel food is planned, prepared & packed. The three P's in effect! pic.twitter.com/t1TRKOFka4— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 11, 2016
Waiting for takeoff. 2 cup bottle water equals #watergoal 43g smoked & salted almonds and 1oz mild cheddar. 360 cal. pic.twitter.com/R2UF68aeY5— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 11, 2016
3 cup water bottle with dinner at Chicago's O'Hare International. Exceeds #watergoal by 24oz. pic.twitter.com/gvE45i4zU6— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 12, 2016
Dinner in MFP... pic.twitter.com/wihkNIBM5X— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 12, 2016
5oz pineapple, twelve tortilla chips, salsa & approx.175g avocado w/diced red onion and fresh cilantro. 518 cal. pic.twitter.com/loMlNumJwA— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 12, 2016
Grande size after-dinner dark roast pour-over with two tablespoons half & half. Waiting on next flight to OKC. 40cal pic.twitter.com/KwgtsJH08a— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 12, 2016
On the ground in OKC. Dark roast coffee with two tablespoons half&half for the hour & forty-five drive home. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/auxypoNmQT— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 12, 2016
Back home. Blog & bed...Thank goodness I'm not on air in the morning. 2.5oz worth of orange. #lastfoodofday 33 cal. pic.twitter.com/RFYwrieCPo— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) April 12, 2016
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
Sean, I was so disappointed for you on the NBC Today Show because they seemed to rush through your story so quickly, especially after the rubbish they had spent time on in the preceding hour. Good to hear that you enjoyed the trip and appearing on the show, and hopefully the exposure will draw more people to your awesome blog.
ReplyDeleteI learned things about your story from the show yesterday that I never knew. So glad it went great for you in NY, Robin W.
ReplyDeleteI tuned in and watched you Sean... You did a great job explaining your success plan in just a few seconds and you looked GREAT while doing it.
ReplyDelete-- LEE
Thank God your home safe and get some rest time! Travel can be hard on a bod! Glad you enjoy'd the trip
ReplyDeleteWhat an adventure! I as so proud of you, Sean and I have to say, it was pretty emotional seeing you standing there on stage in NY, knowing your story and what it took to get there. You continue to inspire and encourage me daily and I feel grateful you are my friend. Shirley from TN
ReplyDeleteCongrats, It was a great interview!!!! Always ask for what you want in life. You'll get lots of yeses and you will be able to be okay with no, too. Onward and here's to seeking what you wish. Karen P
ReplyDeleteyou done yourself proud, bro!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Sean, you aced it! Very excited for you, it was a great interview. Dee :)
ReplyDeleteMy friend be like famous and stuff!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI first heard about you and your amazing transformation on the Today Show Monday. I'm very inspired and an starting to follow you on Twitter. Have lots to learn from your blog. Continued success!
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