Wow, it’s been whirlwindish since I left home … two days ago? I’m sad to say that even though I had all good intentions of using my friend’s home gym I never made it down there. 😦 Now I am at another friend’s, and I am fully planning on doing SOMEthing tomorrow morning since I do not have to get up super early.
But it’s been awesome. I went back to the little hometown I grew up in (population 8,000) and had an incredibly wonderful time with old friends I haven’t seen, some in 30 (!) years. I visited my old high school with my high school best friend. We found our old lockers, sat in the senior lounge at the cafeteria (place of huge social status!), ate at the famous down in the center of town. Gosh, I miss diners. They are all over New Jersey but they really don’t have this kind of diner where I live now. It was awesome to be in there and to hear people tawkin’ like I’m used to. Did you know that James Gandolfini (Jimmy in my memory) came from my home town? He was a year behind me in high school. Nice signed photo of him up in the town diner, because of course HE has fond memories of the place too. I was sad to see that the local Friendly’s is now a bank, and the place that used to make amazing hot donuts and cider is no longer. Just as well, right? I could’ve just eaten my nostalgic way through the week!
I have no idea what is happening weight-wise. Yesterday we didn’t have time for dinner before meeting other HS buddies so we just ordered some appetizers from the bar. I nibbled at a plate of seared ahi, and had two stuffed (with seafood) mushrooms. I ordered a cocktail that was REALLY BAD so I followed up with some mineral water and lime. Today I was on the run hobble all day, so just ended up having some fruit, half a scone, a bowl of miso soup and one piece of sashimi. BUT I haven’t exercised all week, so… we shall see.
Folks on the Biggest Loser are right; it’s really challenging to eat in restaurants for a week and still lose weight. AND to be in a freaking cast boot. I’m not aiming to lose this week but I am sure hoping I can at least maintain. WW training is just 3 days after I get home. I don’t know if they’re going to weigh us (GOD I HOPE NOT) but I want to look as good as possible.
October 9, 2009 at 1:32 pm
I am glad you have a new post I can read! I am, avoiding the biggest loser one until I get time to watch it. It’s like seeing a present sitting there that I can’t open yet 🙂
It sounds like your having a great time and you deserve it. I am so sad about your little foot hopefully it will heal super fast. I wil be putting those vibes out there for you.
XO
October 9, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Maybe that extra weight (the boot) that you are draggin’ around is helping you burn some calories?
Losing weight and being healthy is very important, but so is visiting old haunts and long time friends. I bet that you are doing better than you think because you sound like you have a somewhat relaxed attitude.
Go Foodie!
October 11, 2009 at 1:42 am
I agree! Living in the real world is challenging, with donuts brought in at work, lunch time meetings when you don’t have a choice!
Glad you had fun going down memory lane!
October 12, 2009 at 4:59 pm
It sounds as if you’re having great fun though! Enjoy!
October 13, 2009 at 6:54 am
Im with hanlie 🙂
sometimes it’s all about the fun and LIVING as routine is waiting back home.
and youre back home now—yes?