Good morning, everyone!
Traci - it's the dry air and the air pressure in the plane that causes dehydration, no matter how much you drink, it seems... and now they don't let you carry water on board.
It's the reason some people have thrombosis on the long flights. That plus the weariness and stress is a perfect storm for binging when you finally get back home.
Lori, it's no wonder you feel emotionally spent. It sounds like you're hanging in there, though.
On sugar binges - I don't know if this will help anyone else, but after reading all the good health info about dark chocolate I've been working in two squares of dark chocolate a day (even on the press tour). It's 84 calories for 2 squares of Dove Silky Dark and it seems just right - not a trigger for me like milk chocolate would be.
I also make a pumpkin pudding that is basically a low glycemic low fat version of pumpkin pie filling that I can have with lite whipped cream for a nice snack or light meal. A great way to satisfy my sweet tooth and also get those beta carotenes in. Let me know if anyone wants me to post the recipe.
This was my 3rd anniversary. Woo hoo! Was married 23 years in the very bad first marriage I was in, then was single 3 years. This marriage is heaven. I am so lucky.
This morning I was eyeing the Gauntlet, but was still too tired from the trip to face it. So I did Rhythmic Step followed by Stretch Max #2 on the ball.
Tomorrow will be PUB, I think, followed by a circuit if I can possibly manage it... I know I can't follow PUB with a circuit the next day, so that's my incentive to try to work both into one workout day. We'll see.
Making lasagne later today for the kids, but I can resist that. Will probably substitute tomato soup with a little cheese for myself
Have a great morning, everyone!!
Cheryl :*
