back from vacation, still in my comfort zone (weight range)

Mike & I were away from home for 16 days. We took a major road trip that involved visiting family and friends in 3 states. I prepared road trip munchie food knowing that there would not be much available on the route we were taking. I packed jerky, no nitrate meat sticks, bean based chips, fruit, and nuts. While most of these won't work in weight loss, we have both been in maintenance for a while.

I hit the grocery store with each stop to be sure we would have some VSG friendly food available. We also indulged a little based on what was available. We were in some pretty small towns for 2 of the stops. We just made sure that we got dense protein first. We also increased our water because in 2 places we were at a higher elevation than where we live, and all 3 were more humid than what we are used to.

When we were in the Denver area for a friend's wedding, we did hit our favorite eating places, but we split things and enjoyed. But, we made sure we were active as well.

So why am I telling you this? Well, by choosing to eat our protein first, and staying active, the indulgences were not a disaster. I stayed in my comfort zone (5 pound range), and Mike went slightly over, but that was remedied after he did his long run for the week. I really believe that being active is the key for an occasional off plan meal. Also, we went right back to our normal eating pattern when we got home and I had my own kitchen. Oh, and the off plan food, very small amounts, and again, only after dense protein.

You two are doing amazing!! Im so proud of you!

Nice job, Linda!  My husband and I are taking a little 3 day jaunt over to Colorado this weekend.  I hope we execute our plan as well as you and your hubby.  

Welcome back :-)

You both rock Linda!!!  You are doing everything right!  Congrats on all your success.  Hope you and Mike are doing well!!

How fantastic!