Well folks, I don't know how I'm going to swing this but I have a trip planned to Vancouver with the kids and no hubby. I must be insane. We just can't afford for him to take more time off this year and I felt it was important to get down south for my aunt's 50th Birthday. It is also my grandpa's 80th in the start of September but that is just as school is starting so I'm honoring both on this trip :) The kids really wanted to go back to the Vancouver Aquarium this summer so I'm going to take this one day at a time...that's the best I can do!
We'll spend the weekend with family but the week after is going to be our time to 'see the sites' sort of speak. I'm thinking Stanley Park one day, Capilano suspension bridge another day, take in a movie at the imax and probably science world too. I'm hoping to take the kids on some less expensive but memorable experiences too....hit the beach, ride the skytrain, walk through China Town (okay...that one will probably end up expensive too). Now, if I can get even half this list done on our trip I'll be happy!
No worries as far as my weight goes right now. I was up today but it just brought me to my LDW. I even know why...I ordered a salad for supper and failed to read 'gingered pecans'. I picked them out (they were loaded with brown sugar) but I could tell there was still some that got mixed into the dressing. Carb headache in the evening (I get one every time I eat sugar) and up this morning. Oh well. Other than that the blueberries and strawberries with feta, spinach and grilled chicken was really tasty. I will remake it at home for sure (this time with just pecans, lol).
I plan to take the basics with me on our vacation: whey powder, chia seeds, Mary's organic crackers, mixed nuts, and almond milk. That's all that comes to mind at the moment...Oh! and Zevia pops! I'll have my scale with me to help keep me honest. Eating out isn't that big a deal either but for the most part it is best to go to a sit down restaurant. Not many drive throughs will have a salad worth buying. I once had a Timmies make my sandwich into a salad instead...it was like 2 pieces of lettuce and 1 slice of tomato... I'll just have to keep my eye out for Pita Pit or like places! Grocery stores are pretty good for prepared salads with the dressing on the side too. Little extra walking to get it but still pretty quick and more worth the $$. I'll also have a fridge once we are into the hotel so I can stock up on lots of fruit and veggies. They offer free breakfast with your stay so it should be easy to get my daily egg fix. Of course, I don't expect that I will be eating ALL the 'right' foods....gotta have a couple treats while I'm there!!!
Cheers!
CAT
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