I just got back from an epic ski trip out to Utah! It was so amazing and super fun to spend some time in the big mountains skiing with my brother, cousin and Vinnie. I will post a picture recap soon, I promise.
The only bummer about the entire trip was that my IBS flared up and my stomach was killing me. I hate when my stomach hurts; it’s so uncomfortable and crampy and for some reason, when it does hurt I want to eat more. Not sure why but I think it’s because I think eating will make me feel better even though in reality it doesn’t help at all.
Banana and Berry smoothie with Special K on top
After skiing all day I was exhausted and I kept snacking to try to get some energy but it actually made my stomach feel worse so I ended up feeling super crappy for eating a bunch of junk. I didn’t let it get me down because I was with family and friends but now that I am back home I need to get back on track and really focus on my diet and nutrition.
Breakfast #2: eggs, toast and coffee
To do that, I am going to try to track my food with myfitnesspal to hopefully reduce my snacking and make me be more mindful. I find myfitnesspal to be super helpful when I really need to kick myself in the pants. The hardest thing for me when tracking my food is when I cook meals or go out, because I never know what to enter or how to make sure it’s accurate. Occasionally I will enter the recipe but when I don’t have time or know the recipe I’ll just find one that’s similar. However this is what I need to get better at because sometimes I’ll just not enter anything and it throws off the whole day. The weekends are the hardest, for sure. Anyway, I’m rambling but the point is I need to get on track and I need to do it now so I’m going to use myfitnesspal to help me.
Breakfast #3: Bagels from the most delicious bakery every, Bagel World, so of course I had to have one!
Tracking my food also helps me recognize the foods that make my IBS worse and my stomach freak out. I have not done a big deep dive into my diet to see what foods make me feel sick and cause cramping and bloating but I need/want to. Maybe nows the time!? I push it off because sometimes feeling sick is better than the thought of having to eliminate my favorite foods from my diet like yogurt, crackers, sugar, granola bars, nuts, pasta, cheese, cereal and more… I will figure it out. No, I need to. I’m too uncomfortable not to.
Packed Lunch for a Day at the Mountain – Ham sandwiches and Clif bars
Apres Ski IPA’s
We made Pinch of Yum’s Chicken Skillet Tortilla Pie – SO GOOD!
On a brighter, healthier note, I have had a super fun few days skiing in Utah and I am excited to really start my half marathon training. I got some good long runs in last week and now it’s really time to focus and start to build up my endurance.
I hope everyone has a great day of good eats and better workouts!
How do you get back on track? Do you have tips for tracking your food?
A day of eats while skiing in UTAH and how to get back on track after a weekend of overindulging…
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