Today is the day of GREEN:

I decided to have something green at every meal from the minute I wake up until I fall asleep..

Breakfast: Smoothie with fresh spinach

Snack: Green Tea

Snack: dried seaweed

Lunch: a few pieces of low sodium turkey breast, cucumbers and edamame

Snack: Green tea

Dinner: asparagus, and grilled chicken

Monday May17th:


Ok.. so for all of you who follow my healthy tips and eating advise I am here to let you know that I am human and do fall off the eating wagon myself..

This weekend I was at my cousin's beautiful wedding in Napa.. I started the first day off ok at the bridal luncheon with a healthy seared tuna salad and a glass of champagne.. ok.. maybe 2 glasses..

I was so excited to be at this gorgeous place with my family and friends that I just decided to enjoy myself.. I think I took that to the next level at rehearsal dinner.

This took place at Mumms vineyard.. champagne galore.. my dream!! Oh wait, it gets better.. dinner consisted of pounds and pounds of lobster, corn, artichokes and shrimp.. Now.. you're probably thinking-that doesn't sounds too bad for you.. I think my portion might have been 3 or 4 lobsters and more.. I thought maybe I was growing claws at one point..

You can't eat that kind of dinner and not want something sweet.. so they served everyone It'S-IT ice cream.. YUM!!!

Needless to say me and my belly had a hard time falling asleep that night but was I a happy camper :-)

I woke up early the next morning and decided to take a walk because I wasn't working out all weekend and thought I needed some light exercise. I hadn't eaten breakfast because I was going to spending the day with the bride and other bride's maids getting ready for the big day and knew they would have food! I probably shouldn't have done that because by the time I got to the room..All I saw was muffins and sweets and white bagel and cream cheese.. I am pretty sure I had a little of everything!! YUP.. that's right.. once I get a going.. I just kept nibbling away..

I thought to myself.. well I will be better at lunch and eat light..

Lunch came and thankfully the options were a little better.. some light sushi, salads oh and MORE delicious sweets and champagne!

I tried the best I could but gave in to the cookie and bubbly and a few pieces of sushi.. I knew I wasn't going to be eating for a little while..

cocktail hour, dinner and desert.. all in my belly :-)

I woke up Sunday for the brunch which usually consist of eggs and a few other options..

WELL.. not at this one.. This was the most incredible brunch I have ever been to..From the breath taking gorgeous home and views to the mariachi band singing when you walked in to the tier of sweets, fresh made tortilla's, Mexican buffet you have ever experienced.. I said to myself.. well I am going out with a bang..

and SO I DID!

I don't have any regrets of the weekend because I enjoyed every moment of it.. from the amazing food, drinks, family, friends and atmosphere.. I may or may not have gained a little weight but it was worth it and because here I am Monday morning already back on tract and even healthier from before the weekend..

My story is about allowing yourself to have fun once and a while, don't always feel like you have to be a perfect eater and exercise like crazy.. I work hard to keep healthy but also so I can enjoy weekend like this!

xo,

Kick Ash