Today was the last day of my scheduled vacation time. I slept in as you might expect, very well. This late slumber tilted my food day, somewhat, but I knew it would--and fully expect a tough transition from vacation mode to work mode come tomorrow morning when the 4am alarm sounds. And the transition will be a little more difficult after tonight's on-air weather coverage activation.
I was actually on a phone meeting and about to sit down for dinner--my plate was made and waiting when the weather coverage activation happened. I continued my meeting while I packed the plate in a bag, with utensils--and headed for the studio. The storm was a slow moving summer storm--the kind that slowly drifts its way around, dumping a bunch of rain, hail and intense lightning. At one point it slowed to 10 mph. I'm rather fortunate I wasn't working longer. It could have turned into an all night deal. Luckily it didn't. The storm has cleared our immediate area and I'm done with live coverage.
I absolutely loved the trip to New York. I did miss some things while I was away. I missed my apples. I love apple slices. I eat a lot of apples. I didn't eat a single one while away. I made sure to get my avocado fix while away. One of the biggest things I do daily, and I missed doing it very much, was preparing my meals. I made up for it today!
Today: I maintained the integrity of my maintenance mode calorie budget, I remained abstinent from refined sugar, I exceeded my daily water goal and I participated in support interactions.
The vacation days are over. I suppose they officially ended at 8:16pm when tonight's first weather warning was issued.
It's back to my radio show in the morning. I'm looking forward to it, actually. I missed that, too.
Oh--and tomorrow is a special Thursday weigh day at the doctor's office! I'm overdue for my monthly weigh-in!
Continuous Live-Tweet Stream:
Back home! #morningdeal same as always! 2 cups water, 20 push-ups & 20 squats, DONE✔️✔️✔️ Coffee, please... pic.twitter.com/jIX25OPE7x— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 13, 2016
Good Wednesday morning! Three tablespoons half & half. This and another. 120 cal. pic.twitter.com/sAAZLJtrkG— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 13, 2016
Brunch in MFP. Not shown: 18g sugar free raspberry all-fruit, 3oz apple slices & 4oz fresh peach. pic.twitter.com/zPwRlnPD8u— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 13, 2016
Slept in late! Needed it. Another cup of dark roast with brunch. Three tablespoons half & half. 60 cal. pic.twitter.com/q1sljArxBn— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 13, 2016
I've missed preparing my own meals! Next time I travel, a functional kitchen must be included! ;)— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 13, 2016
2wht-2whl w/1 swiss, 1 provolone&28g mozz. Ezekiel tst w/.5oz crm chse&18g sf rspbrry. 3oz apple, 4oz peach. 586 cal pic.twitter.com/YiiN2u5B5K— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 13, 2016
I made it back in one piece. Can't say the same for my stuff. :) pic.twitter.com/oZHcR2FARu— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 13, 2016
I'm back! pic.twitter.com/la7R9QhX91— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 13, 2016
Lunch in MFP... pic.twitter.com/AF1XzLISbr— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 13, 2016
2 cups water with late lunch. #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/c4iGADV8jF— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 13, 2016
Fit&Active SF flatbread w/62g SF marinara, 5oz 93% lean beef, 2oz mshrms & 3 slices mozzarella. 5.6oz apple. 580 cal pic.twitter.com/PfjBbtY8O7— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 13, 2016
Two tablespoons half & half in this decaf cup of evening relax. 40 cal. pic.twitter.com/3P3dVKpJqq— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 13, 2016
I've missed preparing my own meal this past week! Making up for it today! pic.twitter.com/ceTNXQwqky— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 14, 2016
Big dinner in MFP... pic.twitter.com/ts6EOo7w6i— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 14, 2016
Three cup bottle of water with dinner. #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/imp0ojPpBo— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 14, 2016
Activated for on-air severe weather coverage just as I was sitting down for dinner. Packed it up- brought it to studio. I'm good!— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 14, 2016
I will refrain from sounding overly excited about the deliciousness of this dinner. Okay- serious news/weather face, here we go...— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 14, 2016
4.1oz sirloin, 7oz chicken drmstks, 200g fresh cut swt.pot.fries w/3secOOSpray, 110g red peppr&70g red onion. 720cal pic.twitter.com/A7Ls6vbnrj— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 14, 2016
Working late. 105g cherries, 4.3oz honeydew melon, 86g red grapes & 80g strawberries. #lastfoodofday 194 cal. pic.twitter.com/g69qteE295— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 14, 2016
Home. Blog and bed, straight ahead. 2 cups water exceeds daily #watergoal pic.twitter.com/C95QyOd4FE— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 14, 2016
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
So sorry your new mug got broken. I wonder if you could glue it back together, line it with something waterproof, and use it as a planter? It's a nice remembrance of your trip to NYC, and I'd hate to think you would have to throw it out. Plus it reminds me of the t-shirt I bought when I was there in 2012. It has the same message. Now that I've lost most of my regain, I could wear it again I bet!!
ReplyDeleteAwwww, too bad about your cup (I'm from NY.... no where near the city but very rural northern NY...) but I still <3 NY. I really like how simple your meals are and the integrity of following your plan. I NEED a plan. and I NEED to make it a priority. YOU are awesome!!! Peggy
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about your cup breaking in traveling. Can relate how good it is to have your own cooked food. One time I bought a hot plate, fry pan, kettle and between that and the microwave I made our food for 2 last days of the trip. LOL
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