I'm back!

Oh happy days - how delightful to be back at work :) At least the sun is shining so it's not too much of a shock to the system. How are you all?

Excuse the photo heavy post - but I need to document this so I can remember in future that it can be done!

I had a lovely time in Cyprus, the weather was a bit iffy on some days, but we went exploring so it wasn't too much of a trauma. We were staying in Limassol but went to Paphos, Nicosia, Famagusta, Ayia Napa (totally dead at this time of year) and a few other little villages near by. I feel like I've done Cyprus now!

Our hotel was amazing, and they upgraded us to a suite, how fancy?! This made a massive difference on the days when the weather was bad, we could spend time in the room reading or watching films and it didn't feel like we were too confined.

I definitely feel relaxed, I read 7 books while we were away, slept a lot and generally just forgot all about work (until my boss texted me on Friday, but we'll brush over that). Back to earth with a bang today with a 530am start. Ooooof.

I have been so amazingly restrained (for me) whilst away. I went to the gym 4 times and really worked hard on each occasion. This is unheard of, I normally actively seek to avoid any form of exercise when I am away. I actually started to feel guilty on the days I didn't go. I swapped Wine for Vodka & Diet Coke mostly, had 3 dry days, I only ate lunch 3 times in 10 days and I photographed and pointed every single thing that passed my lips.... here's the proof!

 Day one - Fresh Fruit and Yoghurt, Bacon, Poached Egg and Veggies

Grilled Sea Bream and Greek Salad 

Chinese!

 Day two & three

Toasted Brown bread with beans and cheese and a slice of ham

Sunday Roast (don't ask)

Toast Fried Egg,  Mushrooms and Cheese

Kleftiko with Jacket Spud and Greek Salad (the chips were Matt's!)

Day four

Slice of toast with Jam, 2 more slices of toast with tomatoes and cheese

Burger and Chips - bloody lovely!

 Various breakfast options.

Day five 

Cappucino

Salted Popcorn

Slice of bread with tapenade

Ravioli with Veal and roasted Veg

Day six (not the healthiest)

Tomatoes on toast with cheese

Afternoon tea

Lamb Curry

 Day seven

Beans and Cheese on toast

Fruit

Parmesan chicken with spinach and roasted Veg

 Day Eight (not the best day)

Halloumi, Tomatoes and Mushrooms

Handful of Matt's Curly Fries

Free cheese, ham and carrots with drinks

2 pieces of KFC chicken! 

Day nine 

Toasted Bacon Sandwich and mushrooms

Cheese & Onion  toastie 

Meat Mezze

Finally

Beans and cheese on toast, Halloumi, tomatoes and poached egg

Lunch at the airport lounge - Mini Pittas, Chicken Nuggets and Pizza (which I left)

Dinner on the plane - mixed savoury starters

Lamb and potatoes and veg - left the cheesecake and some of the cheese

Bored yet??

The scales show me 1lb up today, I will take that as yesterday probably wasn't the best of days food wise since we ate at the airport and on the plane mainly. I've got until tomorrow night to claw that back, plus PT tonight so here's hoping.

Some more photos to bore you to death :)

The view from the hotel - how amazing?

Me in a red dress :)

The view from the breakfast table every day.

So, whatever happens with the scales tomorrow, I know I did everything I could to try and mitigate any major gain and it wasn't actually too hard. Yes, I had a couple of dodgy days, but I tracked them and didn't actually go over points. It really showed me that I can get totally carried away when away with that F*** it mentality and to be honest, I didn't feel like I missed out on anything. Granted, my first trip to the gym was a major mental stumbling block, but once I was there, it was fine and I felt 100 times better for going.

Hopefully PT tonight won't kill me and the scales will be kind tomorrow. Wish me luck!