Thursday, February 19, 2009

And He's Off!

We returned from Utah last night where we took Alex to the MTC. It was a wonderful experience for the family. Thanks to all of you for being so supportive and helping him get ready to serve. Soon we will put up a missionary site to keep everyone up to date on his activities.

As this blog is dedicated to fitness and nutrition, I will tell you that we ate really good tasting food. We can recommend a few places to eat - Winger's in Orem serves some greate honey BBQ wings with a kick. Orem also has a Krispy Kreme and yes, we waited until the light was on to get ours fresh off the line. If you are ever in Kanab, give Grandma Tina's a try. They make a great patty melt, grilled cheese and even vegetables.

I personally did not follow my eating plan very well as my weight ticker will attest. I did go for a morning jog one day and a walk the next, both times it snowed. I bundled up in complete head to foot thermal-arctic wear while the local kids walked to school in not much more than a sweatshirt. I also shoveled the walk & drive way. Good fun but glad I don't have to do it every day.

What are your favorite places/things to eat when you are on the road. Do you try to eat healthy when you are away from home?

4 comments:

  1. I try to order veggies and salad everywhere I go but, of course, I have to help someone with their french fries. And who can resist a Kripy Kreme right off the line? Most fast food and fried food really doesn't tempt me because I know I'll feel terrible later but nibbling a few fries here and taking a bite there from someone else's plate and I always ended having more than what I ordered no matter how healthy I try to be.

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  2. When traveling on business, I try not to overdo it and eat light, usually for lunch because I don't want a food coma for the long afternoon meetings. I rarely get desserts. Now traveling with family is different. Budgeting becomes more of a concern! I like to try new places, usually Chinese or Thai, esp. if I am in Oregon. I do have to admit though that I enjoy Burgerville and Chevy's when I'm over there.

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  3. Away from home, means vacation time and that includes a vacation from food. Dig IN, BABY!

    Alex's address would be nice. I think you have my email. THANKS!

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  4. We like to eat buffalo burgers in Kanab. There's also a Mama Bear's cafe with the best homemade bread in town. Yum! As far as vacation diets - "eat-whatever-the-heck-you-want-and-make-up-for-it-at-the-gym-when-you-get-back" is my personal favorite!! Hey, it actually works for now. I don't do junk food anyway, so that's NEVER a problem.

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