From Foxwoods into the Woods!

Well, it's been a while...

Since my last post I reached my half way goal of losing 50lbs, then gained 2lbs back while at Foxwoods...
I started a 6 week work out program using my Biggest Loser DVD and stopped after day 2... (I'm going to start again Monday! I swear!)
And now I'm getting ready to go camping for the weekend and am determined to do better then I did at Foxwoods...

(I say this as I am drinking a 7.5% Alc/Vol craft beer called "Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale". My first of 6 craft beers I splurged and got as part of a Mix-a-6 to kick off my vacation in styyllle! It's yummy!)

Yay vacation beer!

So, lets talk about Foxwoods. I had every intent of sticking to a healthy eating routine as much as possible while there. I stayed up late the night before and made whole wheat blueberry muffins made with Stevia! I figured those could be my breakfast in the mornings so at least I know ONE meal would be healthy. Well, they tasted like SHIT. So I brought muffins from work, which have about 1200 calories in them. (I may be exaggerating a little, but I do know they have at least 50 grams of fat! Think of that next time you grab a muffin at the grocery store or bakery!!)

I also brought some healthy snacks, which I actually did eat, so that was good. But other then that I drank my face off enjoying martinis, bloody Marys, beer, and screwdrivers, ate fried calamari and even had a bacon grilled cheese with fries. (The 11am screwdrivers and bloody Marys made me do that one). Oh and I also ordered a slice of RED VELVET CHEESECAKE from Juniors. OMG! I don't care if that alone made me gain 3lbs, it was totally worth it! Quite possibly the best dessert I've ever eaten!

View of the pool from my hotel room

Pool and awesome VIP area I couldn't sit in!

 All that aside it was a wonderful trip. I enjoyed some yummy Asian cuisine on Sunday night, spent the day at the pool on Monday (where I learned 3 applications of SPF 45 sunscreen STILL isn't enough for my Casper complexion) then had an amazing experience at the Norwich Spa at Foxwoods. They give you a locker and key where you can keep all your belongings and supply you with a robe and slippers. You have access to a sauna, hot tub, pool, showers and everything you'd need to get ready after a day of pampering. I started with a 50 minute Swedish massage, followed by a 25 minute express facial and then an express pedicure. I was so relaxed and rejuvenated when I left! That was my reward to myself for losing 50lbs. It's the best gift I've ever given myself! I highly recommend that spa if you are ever staying there! (I get offered free nights at Foxwoods pretty frequently. If anyone ever wants to go for a spa/girls trip, I'm down!)

Ready for dinner after the spa!

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 So, what do I plan to do differently when I go camping this weekend? For one I have complete control over what I eat and drink since I'm the one packing my supplies. I bought Portabello Mushroom Garden Burgers which I plan to put tomato sauce and provolone cheese on (I don't want to feel deprived, but make better decisions), veggie dogs (I'm a little scared to try those!), turkey bacon instead of regular for breakfast, light wheat buns, I'm going to make my healthy greek pasta salad, bring baked chips and to drink (besides lots of water since it's supposed to be in the 80s and 90s. Boo!) I'm making Crystal Light Lemonade to drink with Sweat Tea Vodka. That way I avoid extra calories by using a sugary mixer. Hopefully I won't get weak and chow down on a bacon cheeseburger or something... I'll let you know how all of that goes when I get back.

For now I have to start packing and cooking and making lemonade for tomorrow. I'm excited to get to go kayaking again! So much to do! At least this fancy craft beer and The Beatles will make it a little more interesting. And I don't have to go back to work until next Friday! Woooo-fucking-who!