Way Down Upon the Suwanee River...

My last weekend before my big Euro trip and we're going camping...in tents. I just thought I'd specify in tents because so many people camp in cabins or really nice campers and consider it camping.

We're heading to the Ichnetucknee River. When I was doing research for the trip, I found out that one of the top 40 things to do in Florida is take a house boat down the Ichnetucknee.

Our houseboat = a bunch of rafts tied together + beer...

So me, the typical person who likes to "over prepare", I bought anything that looked like it could be a camping accessory. Because I'm definitely going to use the egg carrier again, versus keeping the eggs in their carton. Sarcastic.

I'll update post trip! Especially after Bob's River Extravaganza which is some guy's house on the side of Dixie Highway in north central Florida. Per another blog:

We finally made it and our first stop was a place called: Bob’s River Extravaganza.
Bob’s was right on the Suwannee River. It was the coolest place I’ve ever seen! Bob is about 70 years old and in his backyard is where the extravaganza is. There are two water slides, rope swings, zip lines, tree houses and docks to lay out on. I was in awe that this 70 year old man built all of this. There were a ton of people there and everyone was going nuts...

There is very little information on the web about Bob's, so I hope to come back with a full report and pictures!

Ciao for now!

Diet Schmiet

Today is Sunday Funday and I'm about to prepare my lunch tomorrow for me and 3 of my team members.

I think I failed to mention that we bought the Biggest Loser 30 Day Jumpstart Challenge diet book. It's pretty awesome, frankly. The diet consists of lots of protein and fiber...eating 6 mini meals per day.

4 of us got in on it and it's been pretty fun. We are about to start week 4 and I'm proud to say we are all still avidly participating. It involves exercise too of course...

For example- Tomorrow's Food:

Breakfast:
Kashi GoLean Cereal (1 cup- we keep a measuring cup at work!)
1 hardboiled egg
1 peach
Green Tea, Water, or Coffee

Snack:
Celery Sticks and Hummus

Lunch:
Tuna Melts (sans mayo) on whole grain bread

Snack:
Apple and Peanut Butter

I don't recall the dinner, but I usually just eat what the hubby cooks. Tomorrow's dinner is grilled salmon, salad, fruit, and some green vegetable I'm sure. That's what we've eaten forever and we didn't really change that piece.

So far in the 3 completed weeks, I'm down 4.5-5 pounds. Not bad! We think we are even going to continue beyond because we like it so much...I'll post my final 30 day results upon completion...inches lost included!

Workout note for today- 4 miles- 12 min/mile avg- running intervals ranging from 3.8-7.0 on the treadmill