I had a much better time in LA than expected. Our hotel was both a historic and architectural wonder (I felt like I was in the Russian Hermitage). And even though I've been to LA a hundred times, I've never really hung out in the downtown business district. I love soaring skyscrapers and feeling the energy of a bustling, downtown metropolis. Not surprisingly, we also ate at some fabulous restaurants while we were there. Unfortunately, one person in the group managed to make every 'friggen meal a bit of an ordeal with her constant requests: "Can you make that without bread?" "Can I get some basalmic vinaigrette on the side?" "Do you have any plain, unsweetened yogurt?" "No? Well how about some cottage cheese? Fruit salad?" Etc. Etc. <Eye roll> You know the type.
Yeah. Well unfortunately...that a-hole was me.
And I was absolutely mortified. I really wanted to stop, but here's the thing- I think I've permanently changed my eating habits. While I can still guarantee there will be PLENTY of times I'll just want to let loose and chow down (like last night, when I ordered enough food for two 300-lb. truckers)- for the most part, I want to be able to eat the healthy fare I've come to enjoy. And on top of that (cough! cough!), you have to agree that marathoners (yes, even those who are almost in training) are pretty manic about their diet. After all, you never see a marathoner chowing down on nachos and tater tots (which believe me, I FULLY intend to change).
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You are too funny! I was in Santa Monica yesterday for my bday and I ate like a...well, like a pig, for the most descriptive word! My best friend and I ate at The Lobster by the pier.....sooooo yummy! I can't believe I never thought of putting lobster meat in my home fries! YUUUUMMM-OOOO
(haven't really set up a blog yet on blogger...have one on http://justjill.extrapounds.com/
I don't think I can REALLY call myself a 'blogger' until i'm on this site though! ;-) Jill
I'm really enjoying reading your blog. I recently started a diet 3 months ago and it's been rough. Although I've lost quite a bit of weight I've got a long road ahead of me to reach my goal. There are days when I just cry because I want a sandwich so bad. You see I'm a carb-aholic. I love bread and pasta and new mexican food. I live in NM and we have wonderful food here. I'm doing low carb, high-protein, low-fat and I haven't cheated once. Good luck on the marathon training. My all encompassing roommate, best friend, dietition, nutritionist and trainer is running the Albuquerque Marathon for the 2nd time in October and wants me to walk it. We'll see... Good luck on your adventures! You're an inspiration. Sorry for the long comment.
I just found your blog site, and I think it's great! I was thinking about training for the 3 day breast cancer walk ... and well, I am! I have decided this as of today! It's a great cause, and I honestly don't feel so hot about my self anymore. So if I can jump start the weight loss and have a goal for the end product; why not? Breast cancer runs in my family. I have at least 30lbs to lose, and would love any advice and inspiration you could offer! A friend of mine from high school (recently getting back in touch with each other after 12 years) e-mailed me a site of a mutual friend from high school. She's a personal trainer and what can I say? JEALOUS! I wish I could look like that. I am going to push really hard and change my weight problem! You go Lost Hawaiian. The confused Indian is right behind you! Thanks!!! :)
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