She's a Little Runaway

Thursday my husband mentioned possibly doing something special over the weekend.  He was going to be off for the whole weekend (which doesn't happen often) and we didn't really have any unbreakable commitments.  (I missed the Al Gordon NYRR race, but it was well worth it.)  He apparently had planted a seed, because on Friday morning I decided that we needed to go away.

After a short conversation late morning from work, we decided that I would take a half day (boss was away so that was not a big deal) and we would head to the Poconos.  I got home and we packed like fugitives on the run.  We were checked in and relaxing at the hotel by late afternoon.  It was great!  We didn't do too much over the weekend because it was really cold but not really snowy enough for tubing, etc.  We spent some time by the hotel pool (which is always fun in the winter), game room and gym (for me at least).  Each day I worked out with Warrior Princess Lisa in Peekskill (via Skype) as part of the Passover-Lent Off.  Her classes are hardcore.  With her on my side, this challenge is mine!  (Insert evil laugh here)

It was a perfect weekend.  And I stayed on track with my eating and brought enough snacks to keep me and the kids happy.  My biggest challenge was finding something to eat for dinner on Friday (in Lent = no meat) in Red Robin.  No bread, low fat AND I don't eat seafood.  Solution: Veggie Burger (no bread) on a garden salad.  Winning!!

Ha Ha Mommy.  My hot dog is better than your veggie burger salad.

Hubby looking at chicken coops.  Yes, chicken coops.  Don't ask.

The boys in the Candle Shop.  Hubby reminiscing on life with hair.

Little Princess by the pool with her applesauce

Yummy.  Bread.  None for you Mommy!

Blurry bread

Yes, I was taking pictures of the bread, and the kids are the background. :)

This morning I started with some yoga and when I got to work, I had another victory.  I had oatmeal and it wasn't that bad.  Woo Hoo!  Finally!  Now don't get me wrong.  I didn't enjoy it, but I didn't have to swallow it whole without chewing.  My trick...  one Splenda and some big chunks of strawberry.  I told hubby and now he wants me to try salmon.  I have never eaten fish or any seafood in my 36 years.  I don't have any allergies, I just didn't grow up eating it.  I have tried a few things but I can't stand the consistency and the fishy smell and taste of most things.  That said, in keeping with my trying new things, I will try salmon steak.

Speaking of new things, I just signed up for my first obstacles challenge (or a date with a serial killer, not sure which one really), the Rugged Maniac in Brooklyn.  I registered for this last year before I was injured.  Anyone in the tri-state want to join me?  I'm doing the 10 a.m. wave.

What will you try this week?  How do you stay fit when you are away from home?