Late updates

Good Day Teaspoons! 

Sorry I haven't wrote anything in the last couple of days! Being back home meant spending time with my family and friends and I didn't take the time to write anything down. 

But here I am today, writing again. It's not because I haven't been writing that it means I lost my way on this journey! Friday, I spent the whole day skiing with my mom. It was so much fun seeing her again and spending quality time together. The weather and the snow were perfect for skiing! We had a great time on the mountain. That night, I went to a friend's house! I resist the wine to have enough points to eat a few tortillas chips with guacamole. I had to go into my extra weekly points but it was worth it! Saturday, some friends and I went to the market. I had some Babimbe, which is rice with beef. I estimated it was about 12 pts. We did some errands all day my friends and I then decided we wanted to eat supper together. Since they all know I'm on a diet, they agreed to get some groceries, split the bill and cook a healthy meal all together. Everyone helped and we had a great time! 

Now I'm on the boat again heading back home. I ate some oatmeal and a banana on the boat this morning and had a nice coffee! The sun is shining and the water is calm. It looks like it's going to be a great ride.

            Here I am with my coffee! 

Hope you had a great weekend with love ones too! 

Until tomorrow, keep on tracking! 

Never Give Up

Good Day Teaspoons! 

Well it's another loss this week even trough I was sure I was going to gain! It proves that even if you have a few bad days, you shouldn't give up! I lost 1.2 pounds this week. 

As promised, I'm going to write today about a few tips to make out of town trips because of work a little easier. 

First of all, always, and I say ALWAYS, bring your WW calculator and your point plus book with you! It's not because your not home that you should stop tracking! So don't stop and try to make the best choices as possible! 

Second of all, before you leave, call the hotel for some infos. Ask for a room with a fridge so you can pack a few lunches before leaving and put them in your hotel fridge upon arrival. Most hotels have a few rooms with fridge and microwaves at the same rate as the regular rooms for people with small children or who need their meds in the fridge... Or for people on a diet! ;) Also, ask if there's a pool or a gym. If so, bring your workout cloths and sneakers and go for a quick workout after your meetings. It will also help you unwind and lose weight! While your on the phone with them, why not ask what they serve for breakfast and what restaurants are close to the hotel. There's a Subway restaurant a few blocks away? Great! A grocery store? Even better! You'll be able to buy fresh fruits and salads! 

Third of all, be flexible. Don't go off track completely because you ate ONE meal that you are not proud of! Just get back on track when the next meal comes around.

Finally, have fun with your coworkers! Go out and DO enjoy a nice supper with your coworkers because you never really get the chance to hang out with them out of work and frankly, because you only live once! They usually always serve chicken or another lean protein in any restaurants! Just stay clear of words like "sauce", "cheezy" and "fried" and you should be fine! Don't hesitate to ask your server for details on what's in the dish you're about to order or how they cook it. He's there to help you so don't be afraid to ask him! 

Hope these tips will help you! Give me some of your tips! Can't wait to read them!