If I've gained weight, it's the habit I've fallen into of having a microbrew (gosh, those NW beers are good!) while awaiting my dinner, and then having a glass of wine with or after dinner. Yikes!!
But I have tried to eat relatively smartly. Of course, there was the dinner when I asked for fries and got a pizza pan full--literally. Luckily, I was able to share some with dinner mates (who probably thought I was a bit looney).
Day before yesterday, a drive up to Mt. Constitution with drop-dead gorgeous views of the San Juan and gulf islands. A "little" walk of 2.3 miles each way ended up taking an hour each direction, with multiple switch-backs and elevation changes from the top of the mountain to another summit facing a different direction. The walk was worth it, though at times I wondered if I could literally climb back up on anything less than all fours. Cliff walks, an "enchanted" forest (almost no sound, moss on everything, pine needled paths, and deer who cleverly posed for pictures; I almost expected prince charming to assist me thither), and sunlit views that stunned after the deep woods. I walked and jogged the paths, trying to make up for time lsot on the uphill sections by carefully running the downhill or flat sections. Fanny packs with water bottles are a pain when jogging, btw.
Yesterday, a three-hour tour with the professor and Cookie, father and son, married couple, and boyfriend/girlfriend. Unlike the crew from Gilligan's Island, we kayakers returned safely; no Orcas spotted, but lots of curious and playful seals (BIG guys), some cormorants, kelp, etc. I'm glad I opted for 3 instead of 6 hours; Strangely, my arms were less sore than my legs. Sitting in the kayak was not the most comfortable for some reason and my leg was screaming in pain by the time I got out. I avoided the jelly fish, but soaked my gym shoes as I leapt out the of the boat for joy at getting back to shore. For the most part, it was pleasant, great views, and lovely weather.
Today, a 40 minute run/walk (20/20) around the hotel--a nicely landscaped business park and condominium development; a reminder that running is not so difficult when the road is flat and the weather cool and dry. I don't even sweat all that much!!
It will be interesting to see what awaits on the scale. I have a feeling I will break even; there was too much food and drink involved to hope for a loss, but I certainly didn't get flabby on this trip despite the hours in the car.
p.s., by hours, I especially mean the rush hour traffic around Seattle all the way down through Tacoma that really sucked and made me remember how paltry our rush hour is in terms of time and intensity. I really don't think I could live in an area where I'd waste so much time sitting in a car to or from my employment.
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