After lunch, I went 7 hours without food. By the time we sat down at Perry's Steakhouse, my judgement was slightly impaired. I split a salad, avoided the bread, sipped on iced tea, and ordered a petit fillet mignon with broccolini. I was satisfied, then the waiter came around and asked if we wanted dessert. I reluctantly said no, but he insisted I needed to hear about the decadent Godiva chocolate cake with molten center and melted white chocolate on top, served with a scoop of creamy vanilla bean ice scream. Anyone who knows me will tell you my weakness is chocolate and coffee. I would give up just about anything for a good chocolate. I said, "bring it on" without skipping a beat.
Luckily, it took 20 minutes for the dessert to be assembled, so I had time to reflect on my decision and text my coach, like a true chocoholic, for support. She sternly reminded me that I have 9 weeks till I parade around 500 people in a bikini and the sugar will show. I asked my husband to help me be stronger. I want to win more than I want chocolate (it's a close tie, but I would rather look amazing). He let me have two bites, then he devoured the rest. He blew up right away.
After dinner, we hit up town. My favorite cocktail was a sugar-free, virgin mojito. On a side note, the bartenders get confused when you ask for this so let them know you just want muddled lime and mint with soda water. They will still mess up, but it's yummy and you don't feel out of place at a bar with this mocktail hand. When I could find iced-tea, I would drink that instead. The wine is not mine, I promise.
What I learned the past two days, is that I should have packed/bought snacks to help me through the day. Most people binge on 2 meals a day. If I had protein bars, I would have maintained my 4-5 mini meals per day so that by lunch or dinner I was not famished. That was my biggest mistake.
I did my leg workout on Friday as scheduled, and planned to run sprints on Saturday, but never got to it since we drove to San Antonio after breakfast then walked all over town. I knew I burned enough calories, but nothing leans me out like sprints. For lunch, I had a chicken burrito without cheese or sour cream, but only ate the inside. I wanted the fajitas for the grilled veggies but was worried it would be soaked in oil. For dinner, I enjoyed fresh guacamole, made in front of us, herb crusted fish, and apple pie gum for dessert.
I wasn't perfect, but I avoided cheese, creams, alcohol, sugar, and processed foods. I drank so much water, I am sure I am flushing out most of the sodium. My stomach feels rock hard but my legs are swollen from the heat.
We had a blast on the River Walk. Check out my first magazine shoot. It was great motivation to stay on track ;)
Today is my usual day off from exercise. I ordered breakfast in bed; fresh fruit, two egg scramble, coffee and water; best wake up call ever. I am going to be honest, I've had more coffee and gum this weekend than ever in my life. I am very full now, but it will be 6 hours till my next meal. We are invited to lunch, so I can't check out the menu before hand to pick the healthiest option. I will let you know how that goes.
- Posted from Linda's iPad.
Location:Congress Ave,Austin,United States
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