So one week down and less than two to go. I say that because we always looks a day to jet lag and saying hello to family and another day to packing and saying good bye. These next few days are going to go by so fast but I’m just loving living in the moment. No having to run errands or live on a schedule. No rushing for appointments or soccer practices lol. 

As for my healthy living plan. I’m trying not to make my vacation put too much of a dent in it. I’m still running every morning and doing a few abdominal and back exercises whenever I can. I found a gym but really, who wants to go to a gym in the middle of the summer while in Europe (although it would be nice cause it’s really hot here and I could use as much air conditioning as I can get). I just want to experience as much as I can so we walk everywhere and I’ve learned to say no. Saying no to wine or those delicious pastries we had on the table for lunch is not easy. But I was full from lunch and don’t regret not having it. Saying no is just a habit. The first time it’s really hard. The second time it gets a bit easier but not as tough. The third time it’s really not that hard at all. I mean it’s not like I’m never going to have any pastries. I will but maybe one instead of one every day. Or (my family hasn’t said anything  yet but they probably hate it when I do this) I ask for just one bite. This way I get my fix without having the whole thing. 

Finally, there are the restaurants… I’m not a restaurant goer because I like to make my own food at home but given the circumstances we find ourselves eating out on a daily basis. I order salads and antipasti. Seafood is usually fresh and tasty so I try to keep it grilled with lots of greens and veggies. I’ve been keeping myself content with trying a bite of my kids’ pasta and pizza dishes. The food is excellent any way you have it so I guess I’m gonna have to worry about eating healthy when I get back.