Greetings Friends~
Hello from Sin City where the sun is shining, the buses are slow and it is a several block walk to any place.
We got up this morning and headed straight to the pool. The water was a soothing 83 degrees. I swam for about a half hour while Mrs B did water aerobics. I was pretty tired from the flight yesterday and the full night of frivolity that followed.
I can tell that my food addiction is going to be tested here. Everywhere you go there is spectacular bistros, tantalizing buffets and top notch restaurants. Last night at the Nascar bar at the Sahara I discover that they have a Man vs. Food Challenge. They offer a 6 pound burrito that is 24" long. If you can eat it in 1-1/2 hours, it is free. You also get a cool t-shirt and your picture on the wall for all to see.
I looked at that burrito and thought, I can do that. I can do it FOR SURE. The thing is, as much as I want to try it, I know that I shouldn't. Well, at least right now. Might be fun when I'm a 160 pound strong man...but not now.
We went out to a late breakfast last night. While I didn't necessarily eat "diet" food, I did push away the fantastic looking hash browns (okay, AFTER a couple of bites but whose counting?) Today we toured Ethel M's Chocolates. Her and her husband, Frank Mars, started the Mars Chocolate Co. in Tacoma, Wa. I turned down all the free samples including the sugar free stuff. I told the lady that I'd rather not get started. For lunch we went to Roberto's Mexican Restaurant, where we ate well but not like in the past. I ate alot less.
We are walking all over so I hope that this helps with the added calories that we are taking in.
I apologize for typing errors here. This is Mrs B's laptop. Obviously I can't type as well on here as at home.
Inspiration of the Day
Bad habits are like chains that are too light to feel until they are too heavy to carry. - Warren Buffet
Recipe of the Day
Don't let the title of this recipe turn you off. It is a very good soup which I have made before. The nice thing about it is that you can substitute so many items for those that you may not care for. Once you try it, I am sure you will be using this as a base for many pots of soup.
http://www.recipezaar.com/Ww-0-Point-Weight-Watchers-Cabbage-Soup-128956
Keep taking small steps Travelers. My small step for today is to eat like Jillian is watching me. Best wishes from Vegas.
Happy Trails!
1 comment:
As much as I am missing you and your craziness, I am glad you are having a good time. I am also glad you are not playing totally safe. You are "vacationing" in moderation. Once again you, and Mrs. B are an inspiration. You're on vacation, but still exercise and watch your caloric intake. Take notes ye followers! It can be done. Those of you that personally know Mr. B know that passing up yummy treats is not easy. You ROCK!
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