Day Two

Day one started out fantastic. I was quite proud of myself, and did well for the majority of the day diet-wise. However, after making some candles and running errands with The Husband, I faltered a bit.

Until one has eaten a Leonard's Malasada, one cannot know the effect of even the fragrance of it's fried fatty goodness. Through some research, I've learned that Leonard's Malasadas are Portuguese, not Hawaiian, but really, it just doesn't matter. Leonard's Bakery is on Oahu, and it's the devil...in a good way (unless you're on a diet or just eating healthy)!!! A malasada is deep fried dough, coated in sugar (or cinnamon-sugar if you like, OR Li Hing Mui-sugar if you go to the actual bakery). You can get them without filling, but the best way to eat them is with some haupia in the middle. Haupia is a really smooth coconut milk pudding. But, if you aren't into coconut, you can get plain custard or dobash filling. Honestly, no matter how you get your malasadas, they're wicked 'ono!!!

Haupia filled Malasada (photo: http://www.leonardshawaii.com/bakery.html)

So, I ate two malasadas yesterday: one after running errands, and one after dinner. TWO of them. Bad, bad, bad. But, dinner was good: a Costco turkey burger (WAY better than Jennie-O) with a mini Babybel Gouda cheese round sliced on top, with homemade ranch-avocado "dip", on 1/2 of a sandwich round; a pile of cauliflower w/some sea salt; and, a handful of tater tots w/ketchup. Don't even get me started on how much water I drank throughout the day...what's six times twenty-four??? One hundred forty-four ounces of water. NO soda...all day!!! Major accomplishment.

Side Note: If you like bread, and buns for your burgers, you have to check out these sandwich rounds!!! They're super healthy, very versatile, and taste fantastic!!! My mother introduced me to them when I was visiting at the beginning of September. I know there's another brand that makes them, but I buy the Oroweat ones: http://www.oroweat.com/Thins/DescriptionProduct.aspx?sSku=7341013547c

Ok, so now that you know all about my Day One, let's deal with Day Two.

My Izzie Alarm Clock woke me at 0630. Perfect timing to get up and get ready to go for our walk. I took Mia with us this morning, and we walked a brisk mile in under 30 minutes. I feel fantabulous (with the exception of achey hips and feet), and the walk was easier than yesterday. Just goes to show that the more you do it, the easier it gets, and I'm only on day two!!! Next week we'll go for two miles!!

I haven't eaten yet, but my 3/4c. of cereal w/one half cup soy milk is calling my name. I did make fresh coffee this morning, but only 1/2 a pot. I live for coffee, and it just didn't taste very good to me today. Could this healthy eating/exercise thing be turning off my coffee craving??? I would be so very sad...

The rest of Day Two: another fifteen minutes of elliptical hell; delivering some candles; mailing some candles; and, cooking a healthy dinner that even The Husband will eat.

Look out Day Three!!! Here I come!!!