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Meet My Nemesis

We just came home from an all-inclusive beach resort and although we had a great time, I’m overstuffed.

From a food perspective, being at a place like this was fascinating. I’ve read David Kessler and Brian Wansink and they both talk about how the availability and quantity of food affect how much we eat . . . and I got that, but I didn’t GET THAT until I was faced with unlimited bacon, cheesy panini, cookies, etc. etc. etc.

Case in point: Our favorite pool was by a giant restaurant where they had a breakfast buffet every morning. And the buffet ran until around 11 a.m. And we get up early, so by 10:30 or so, the family is hungry again. Did I go in and get a plate of fruit to bring back to the pool? Sometimes I did, but mostly for the afternoon snack. What I more often got was a plate of croissants. Usually an assortment of plain and chocolate. To eat at 10:30 by the pool. What?!

And in the p.m.? Well, that buffet closed mid-afternoon, so if we missed last call, I’d go around the corner and get a little pizza for us to nosh on. Or some nachos. Or a bag of popcorn (think movie-theater-style, ain’t no air-poppin’ at this ranch). Unbelievably calorie-dense food.

Was it delicious? Some of it was pretty good. Was it great to be able to feed myself and my family without any thought to acquisition and preparation of ingredients? Definitely. Was I sick of it by the end? Undeniably. Even L., queen of the 4 p.m. pizza-pie w/bacon, was craving simple, whole and healthful by the time the week was over.

What’s my plan now? Well, it’s March 1st-eve, and I’m getting back on track and motivated with a challenge. That’s right, people, ACCOUNTABILITY. Check out my “Move Into March” challenge on Social Workout. Join up. Work out. Be happier.

Who’s in?

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  • http://laurajayne.me LauraJayne

    Despite all of my healthy progress, I still have absolutely NO control when it comes to anything “all you can eat” – I have to either stay away or prepare to overindulge! When I’m on vacation, while I always enjoy it, it is always a great feeling to come home!

  • http://www.confessionsofachocoholic.com Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic

    It’ll be hard for me to pass up a buffet of chocolate croissants too. And eating them at 10:30 by the pool sounds perfect actually ;) March/Spring is perfect motivation for a fresh start, good luck!

  • http://chowandchatter.com rebecca

    once in a while its nice to have trips like that though :-)

  • http://www.pink-apron.com Kelly

    I don’t think I’d be good at an all-inclusive for that very reason – I think human nature would make me want to get my $$$’s worth. I will admit that February was very indulgent for me. Lots going on so healthy food wasn’t top of mine, but coming into March I’ve been craving salad of all things.

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