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The Genius Diet Conclusion: The Travel Trip Test

The Travel Trip Test: Rayne on the Brooklyn BridgeHow I actually lost weight during a theater week in New York City.

A month ago I flew to New York City on an anniversary trip with my husband. We were treating ourselves to a week of Broadway shows, New York shopping and fine dining.

To make it a little more interesting, a week before our trip I caught my shoe on uneven pavement and broke my left shoulder.

Strapped up tight with painkillers in my pocket we flew cross-country and began an adventure that included my newly acquired eating guidelines.

My first rule was eating protein and fruit at breakfast — and I did that most mornings. But I was in New York and I wanted to eat a fresh bagel, toasted, slathered with butter, which did not resemble the healthy yogurt butter I use at home in any way.

My nutritionist told me that when I cheat — CHEAT!  “Enjoy it!” But know that it’s a cheat and try not to cheat twice a day. And after cheating get right back up on the healthy eating horsie.

Several morning we enjoyed sitting on stools in the windows of an Upper West side deli, people watching. I sat there smiling knowing that one bagel was not going to make me instantly fat. We took off walking with bananas in our pockets for a mid-morning snack. We ordered nutritious lunches that included Chipotle burrito bowls, gourmet truck food, and mushroom omelets with turkey bacon and fruit on the side.The Travel Trip Test: Rayne on travel in New York

We used the subway and walked for miles, including hot-footing it over The Brooklyn Bridge. Each night we took in a show with our adult beverages in snap-lid sippie cups.

There were days when my shoulder hurt so much — or a subway turnstile whacked me, reducing me to tears – but I sucked it up and kept walking visiting Rockefeller Center, Ground Zero and standing in line each morning for half-price same day theater tickets.

Flying home, I figured having followed my plan for the most part; I would certainly have maintained my weight.  The worst-case scenario would be gaining a pound or two.

Did I mention that we went to our favorite bistro Le Loup where I literally had a huge plate of pom frites for dinner?

Rayne losing weight in New York cityMy vacation ended as my 10-week program with my nutritionist also concluded. During that time I had re-wired my brain about food, re-written my shopping list and realized that what we eat creates eating patterns.

With help I had developed a pattern of losing an average of one to two pounds per week.

If I could enjoy a vacation that included an occasional mindful “cheat” treat or meal and not let it derail me, maybe I really had learned the most important lesson: What we eat translates into how we care for ourselves, how we nurture ourselves, even how we love ourselves.

I stepped on my scale, looked down and smiled.

Maybe I shouldn’t have been surprised. Could it really be possible that during my wonderful vacation I had actually lost four pounds?

I had indeed, thanks to education, encouragement and turkey bacon.

Lots and lots of turkey bacon.

Rayne

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Rayne Wolfe

Rayne Wolfe is a versatile and accomplished writer, author, writing coach, and freelancer. Her notable work includes ‘Toxic Mom Toolkit,’ a memoir that not only shares her personal journey but also features mini-stories from women around the globe who, despite facing the challenges of a toxic mother, have grown into resilient adults. As a seasoned journalist, Rayne has served as a former business columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle/Examiner Sunday and the Seattle Times, showcasing her ability to distill complex topics into engaging narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

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