The Plan, Stan.
DH and I are leaving at the butt crack of dawn Saturday morning to head 3/4 of the way across the country to visit the 'rents at the "mistake on the lake" and then on to spend some time in the windy city. We will be gone for 10 days. 10 long days. Without work, which is awesome, but also without the comfort and security of home, and most importantly without the cats (when we were on our honey moon ast year I cried the last day because I missed them so much... do you think it's too weird to make my SIL call while she is at our place feeding them and let me talk to them? Seriously.). I admit that I do get home sick. I love my house, I feel comfortable here, and I don't have to put on an act, be funny, or proper, or entertaining, or listen to my mom talk some more about her friends who I don't know and don't really care about.
It is my first trip since changing my life, and there is some anxiety. Over not only how my family will react to a me 50 pounds smaller than the last time than they had last seen me, but how I am going to handle being out of my comfort zone with the food and the eating, and the moving my lazy vacationing rear.
Fear not though! I have a plan! I and with this plan I am optimistic that I will come home without any extra baggage on the hips, and perhaps even a smiddgen less on my tummy than what I left with.
So the plan, she goes a little something like this:
Sara's Suppa Sweet Plan to Stay on Target While Whopping it up in the Psuedo Mid West
(catchy title, doncha think?)
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Do some form of exercise every day. I am bringing my workout wear, my swim gear, and a DVD or two. There is no reason whatsoever to not at least walk everyday while I'm gone. And that counts Satuday and Monday, our travel days. DH is a good sitter, and he can wait with the carry on's while I hike the airport terminals, if nothing else.
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Use my APs an WPA's, but nothing more, stay core and stay strong! Staying core is easy, as long as you plan ahead. While we are with my parents I should have no problem with this, as we will eat most meals at home. There are two, possibly three things I HAVE to have while I am in Ohio; a REAL Rueben, some REAL wings and IF the oppertunity presents itself, Trail bologna (but it probably won't). But I can fit those into my points without a problem, so I will enjoy these things, in reasonable portions (half a sandwich, and maybe six-eight wings)things emmensly. Chicago may be a bigger challange since we are meeting up with friends and there is sure to be drinking and eating and the like going on all weekend long... but my points reset just before we head out there, so with the APs and some smart planning, I think I will be ok. I also plan on DDing at least one night, so that should help me too!
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Bring my latte maker, as to not drive my self, or my bank account crazy. It is impossible to get a good latte east of the Rockies people. Just as it is impossible to get a good Rueben east of the Ohio state line. It's a known fact. Besides I make a much better (AND WAY CHEAPER) latte than any Starby's anywhere, so cocoa latte, your coming with me! No matter how weird everyone else thinks it is! Plus this keeps me out of Starbucks, which helps saves me from bankrupcy.
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Remember that aside from above mentioned Yumminess, there is nothing on vacation that they don't have at home. And I have already thought this through long and hard, self... so don't try to pull the old "Oh, I forgot about this food! You totally can't get that back home... " bull crap. I've got my eye on you...
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Don't fold to peer pressure! Just because all the cool kids are doing it doesn't mean you have to too! Remember how well good food treats you, and how badly the crappy stuff does. Don't get caught up in the moment, stick to your plan, because it's a good one!
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Don't forget to drink your water! Very important to keep the hungries away!
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Plan plan plan! The blue six pack cooler is coming along for the plane ride, and will be stocked with all things core. Fruit, hard boiled eggs, veggies, water, etc. Said cooler will also make an appearance for the car ride to Chicago and the return trip home. A hungry Sara is a grumpy Sara, so she will stay fed, and stay on plan. Plus with all that money we save on airport and turnpike food, we should have enough to but a drink or two in Chicago!
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Above all, have a good time! Can I get an Amen? Bottom line, this trip is not about food, so lets not make it revolve around it. I won't over stress about what I can an can't eat, but will focus on my family and friends, and the great memories I will bring home.
So, there she is. Posted here for my own accountability. Any thought, comments, suggestions (other than th Cocoa Latte thing-yes, I know Im crazy, but a girls gotta get her dairy in somehow!). Let me know, I'm open for any new tricks or ideas!
Have a great day all, I'm off to bed, tommorow is WI! Woohoo!!!