Day 2/32 Vacation

Great Day yesterday. Unfortunately I'm at the mercy of finding free wi-fi so posts may come up all at once even though I'm writing as I go. Had my second chicken sandwich after getting to La Guardia, meeting up with my sister, then realizing we still had a 45 minute wait for a bus, then had to switch to a shuttle. Anyways, after what felt like forever, we were finally reunited with my long time friend Kyle and his friend and we went out to lunch (of course right after I eat).

I'll have to say that it can be incredibly difficult to be at a table with other people who are eating when you decide not to. Eating for so many, myself included, is a social event and it's great to converse while enjoying great food, but tuning into those hunger cues are just as important too. I had to consciously tell myself "No, Sam. You are NOT hungry, you are full." Sounds ridiculous but by realizing I would only be eating for entertainment and acknowledging that made it easier to sit there and drink my water and I did have my sister's lettuce, tomato, and pickle from her burger, ha. Veggies are always free foods :)

This morning, Kyle and I got to go for a nice walk/run. Not sure if I mentioned it before, but I'm currently nursing a sprained ankle and was just cleared to start running again so I'm easing back into it after 3 months of just the elliptical (just not the same as outdoor running) and just finished brunch. Wasn't super hungry (see, tuning into those hunger cues again!) so I went for the yogurt with fruit and granola and unsweetened tea for a much needed caffeine fix. I may be annoying my friends/sister with my healthy options, BUT it's my body and I honestly feel so much better when I fuel my body with the good stuff. Of course, I will indulge. Hell, I'm on vacation, but it's a marathon of vacation so everything in moderation. Beach time!

Happy National Registered Dietitian Day!

My breakfast of champions on this great day in Houston, TX! Greek yogurt, fresh strawberries and blackberries, sprinkled with flax seeds and drizzled with honey! Stevia sweetened tea gave me my caffeine kick for the day too. I think if I had to pick one thing to eat for the rest of my life- this would be it.

As for the nutrition (and in case you didn't know)- Greek yogurt is much higher in protein than your average joe Yoplait. The legit Greek yogurt is going to have more than 20g protein per cup, have about 8-9g carbohydrates and if it's fat-free, less than 130 calories. Paired with fresh fruit and honey, it's the perfect combo of carbs and protein.