Well, we’re coming down to the wire on our vacay in Maine. We’re both super sad but we’ve had a great time, so it’s okay.
After breakfast yesterday, I got into such a snacky mood. I decided to have an early lunch around 12:30 (breakfast was at 10:30) - I had a hot ham and cheese sandwich on white with an apple:
But I still wasn’t satisfied. I tried to wait to see if my stomach would settle, but I was still hungry. I had a couple handfuls of plantain chips, nibbles of banana bread, and a bunch of taffy. After that I was just in an eating mode, and had two small bowls of cereal. It was at that point I realized - Kate, get a grip on yourself! I don’t know if it was from the huge calorie burn the day before (almost 1200 calories from the hike), or just a mental thing. But I definitely was having a bottomless pit day. I grabbed Peter and we went on a long bike ride. I felt much better. Wish it hadn’t happened - but, what can you do? I got out of the house and got some exercise before it got out of hand, so not the worst possible scenario I think.
For our last vacay dinner, Peter and I decided on Jordan Pond House in Acadia National Park. We started with their famous popovers:
Yum! Pretty hollow on the inside, but very tasty. I had 75% of this with butter and jam.
I had a glass of Riesling with dinner ( I finished about 75%):
I wasn’t too hungry, since I had eaten all that stuff after lunch. I felt uncomfortable and full. There I was on my last night of vacation at a beautiful restaurant with my loving boyfriend who wanted nothing more than to have a leisurely meal - and I felt like a bloated pig who wanted to run away from the table and forget that there ever was such a thing called food. I felt like I was ruining our last night and was a huge failure. I didn’t want to take that out on Peter, so I just tried to grin and bear it. I ordered salmon baked in pesto and covered with pistachios. It came with broccoli and rice:
I ate half the salmon and half the broccoli. Such a waste of a beautiful and delicious meal. I got it wrapped, but I don’t think it with fly well - so I probably won’t get to eat it.
After dinner, Peter convinced me to do another round of Pirate Cove mini golf (when all I really wanted to do was curl up in a blanket and pretend my body didn’t hate me right now). I think I just needed the warm-up round, because this time I won! And I got a hole-in-one! 
The walking around helped my stomach, and I felt better for the exercise.
This morning I was determined to run it off. I woke up at 8:30 to the sun shining in my face. I took that as a sign. I did my C25K 3.3 Run (whoops, I’m a little behind) and some crunches and push ups. I felt 3 billion times better. C25K 3.3 Run and Mat Work = 340 Calories Burned.
I made us real Maine blueberry pancakes for the last time:
I had one with a little bit of syrup.
Our flight is at 7:45, and we have a three hour drive to Portland ahead. We’re going to stop at Jordan’s Snack Bar on the way out or some lunch. Have a great day, guys!
No doubt that it’s bittersweet, having to leave such a lovely location - but there really is no place like home :0)
Blueberry pancakes using authentic Maine blueberries?? Perfection.
Have a safe flight and drive!!
I know exactly how you feel Kate—sometimes I let food and overeating really get to my head and it makes me anxious and uncomfortable and I feel like I can’t even enjoy myself, my food, or my company. I just need to get out of my head and relax! Sometimes just closing your eyes, taking a few deep breaths, and telling yourself “relax, it’s just food, what’s done is done, now forget it and enjoy the moment” helps. And don’t feel too bad about the snacky-ness, I’m sure it was a delayed reaction from all the exercise yesterday. That ALWAYS happens to me. When I have a really vigorous workout it zaps my appetite for that day but then the next day I am a complete bottomless pit! Thanks for the honesty though, and remember that you are NOT alone with these issues—there are so many people going through the exact same thing!
On a happier note: Those popovers sure look delicious, as does the salmon–that’s a great idea and I’m definitely going to try recreating it at home. If it comes out well, I’ll be sure to pass on the recipe.
Have a safe trip home!
i love popovers! Thanks for the honesty Kate I had one of those nights this week too!
I am so happy to see a post! You are so cool for admitting to us when you have these moments with food seeming to control you, rather than the other way around. I definitely know exactly what you are talking about. I am proud of you for making it through the dinner with Peter and not trying to “make a run for it”. The last thing I ever want to do when I get into that frame of mind and eating is be around other people.
You rock!
And sont be so sad about coming home because we are going out for dinner once you are back!!
Wahoo.
xx
mmm maine blueberry pancakes are the best! and yay for a hole-in-1!!! you totally deserve bragging rights for that one
too bad about the salmon though, it does look delicious. sorry your trip is over but you made some Great Memories!!!
I’m sure the long hike/workout the day before explains your increased hunger the next day, so I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Again, at least you’re recognizing these feelings and then getting away from the situation!
Looks like your vacation was a blast…now it’s back to the grind… :/
i love and admire how you dealt with these emotions/actions - i really learn a lot from you.
Have a safe return trip home, glad you guys had such a great time on vacation.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on food and how you feel when you overeat. I’ve often felt like if I could just erase food from life I would be so much happier. But, we have to eat, so it’s best to learn how to eat in a healthy way.
It really helps me to know that I’m not the only one who struggles with this.
Veggie - Re: leaving Maine, so true.
Sarah - Thanks for adding your POV! Very helpful.
Lisa - Happen to the best of us.
Lauren - Whoo dinner!
Andrea - SO proud of the hole-in-one!
Justy - Re back to the grind, Not if I can help it!
mi - That is so sweet of you to say! Thank you so much!
Sammie - Thank you!
Claire - I’m so glad you’re getting something from the blog. It helps me to know I’m not the only one either!
- Kate