Madrid

I do not expect good things from WI this week. I had an amazing weekend in Madrid - it was so lovely and sunny and hot. I wish we had better weather in the UK - I'd maybe stay here a bit more often if we did.

Matt had upgraded us to Business Class on the way out as a birthday treat (admittedly my birthday was a month ago, but that's a minor detail) so we got access to the Lounge - i.e. free food and booze, plus afternoon tea on the plane. Seriously, I cannot say no to free food - or booze for that matter. Self control appears to desert me. 

So in Spain, I ate a lot of Tapas and drank Sangria, Red Wine and even Beer (I don't ever drink beer at home - something about the sun makes me want to down pints). We walked a lot, but I doubt very much there will be any downward movement on the scales unless you can attribute weight loss to sweating due to extreme heat. Wishful thinking.

A few more photos to bore the pants off you.

Me looking massive in the Plaza do Oriente, really near to our hotel.

In Plaza Mayor enjoying a few beverages.

Meat and Cheese. Amazing.

Chocolate and Churros - so not diet friendly.

I've been refocussed on SW 100% since I got back. Food yesterday was saintly. I've still not managed to get going with any bloody exercise though. Must try harder.

Breakfast - Oat Crisp with Fat Free Activia Yoghurt and a punnet of Blackberries.

Lunch was a Jacket Potato with Beans, Bacon and a massive side salad.

Followed by a massive steak grilled and served with a stir fry for dinner. Veg overload. 

Tonight I am off to the cinema to see Bridesmaids with some girlfriends - we are off to Pizza Express for dinner first so I am going to have to go down the Salad route I think (Pizza appears to be the work of the devil). 

So, fingers crossed a few days of clean eating will undo any major Tapas related damage. I shall advise accordingly tomorrow.