Flying is for the Birds

Took a trip to NYC this week that was both fabulous and horrid. It is fitting for a trip to NYC as that's how I see the city in general. It is such a juxtaposition of dead and alive, magnificent and appalling, insane wealth and aching poverty.  Architectural beauty overlaid with the smell of stale urine ... Everywhere. 

The highlights: my meetings and the people I went to connect with. Truly inspiring and energizing discussions and I wish I could have stayed for a week. Had a whole30 compliant breakfast with a friend and colleague, including a dairy-free veggie omelet and delicious green smoothie with kale, orange, banana, and celery. Truly refreshing and appetizing, no joke. Had a half-caff latte from Starbucks with coconut milk - not low fat but YUMMY!!!

The lowlights:  massive delays and flight cancelations on both flights, leading to super late arrivals, tons of wasted time at airports, and extra late bedtimes, and *way* too little sleep. Compound that with falling totally off the food wagon at both airports and lunch ... Feeling pretty crappy now all things considered. 

I read a great article this morning that is inspiring me to pick up the pieces and recommit. 

http://www.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt/whole30-diet-review.html

Told from the athletic male perspective, it was a great reminder of why we do this, how to set ourselves up for success, and how to think about it. Hard - but sorry, not hard. But hard. Hah!!