This weekend my Tigers did not disappoint. Clemson had a great game, and I had a great weekend. I tried a new beer, ate a healthy dinner, and relaxed with friends on Friday. Saturday was a bit more exciting and included significant tailgating. I’ll spare you all the nitty-gritty details, but there was some of this
and too much of this (okay… all of it).
Although I had a great time in Clemson, I took some time Sunday to recount my indulgences***. I discovered that I ate/drank twice the calories I normally eat/drink on a weekday. (By the way, dinner was paired with a Victory Hop Devil.)
Since I often indulge on weekends, I’m not floored by this discovery, but it was still an eye-opener for me. I don’t regret eating my weight in calzone because it really was that delicious, but I hope to be more mindful of my splurges in the future.
To help heal my veggie-starved, fat-stuffed body, Sunday was a bit healthier. I drank water and coconut water to combat the sodium of Saturday’s treats. I also ate my greens.
The dinner above was friggin’ awesome. I had been drooling over that salad dressing in the store for a while now, and I’m so glad I finally bought it. The salad included spinach, dressing, half a pear, and cashews. As you can see, I added a side of French bread.
How was your weekend? Did your team win too?
***To help me “recount my indulgences,” I’ve been using the iPhone app, MyNetDiary. It’s free and incredibly helpful.
September 19, 2011 at 6:57 am
Nothing beats a football kinda weekend! Looks like it was so much fun!
September 19, 2011 at 7:59 am
It looks like you had a fab time!
September 19, 2011 at 10:14 am
It was so much fun – I’m really sad that it’s already Monday. How did that happen?!?
September 19, 2011 at 8:17 am
I’ve not had a calzone in ages. Of course I eat enough pizza to make up for missing out on the calzone
September 19, 2011 at 8:58 am
Sounds like a great weekend! I think it’s smart that you recount your indulgences, but I also wouldn’t worry about it too much if you aren’t doing it all the time!
September 19, 2011 at 10:13 am
I usually don’t keep track on the weekends, so I was like, “Uhhh… maybe I should take it down a notch or two!” haha
September 19, 2011 at 9:01 am
I don’t watch sports but if I did….GO BROWNS! I heard hey won yesterday!
September 19, 2011 at 9:33 am
I bought that dressing last year from TJ’s and was super excited about it. Then I forgot to refrigerate it after opening and went to use it a few weeks later and almost gagged. It had gone horribly bad! I was pissed!
September 19, 2011 at 10:02 am
Aw what a fun weekend!! My team didn’t win this weekend, they won in a very disappointing way actually!! Haha. Glad yours did though!
September 19, 2011 at 10:11 am
Fun weekend =) That is one of my all time favorite dressings!! Seriously I can’t stand the shelf-stable dressings anymore… love the refrigerated ones at TJ’s too much.. spoiled… <3 the cranberry walnut one, spicy peanut and that pear vinaigrette.
September 19, 2011 at 10:12 am
They have a spicy peanut?!?! I know what I’m getting next time
September 19, 2011 at 10:45 am
I actually watched the Clemson game (mostly because roommates had it on in the background). No calzone involved, which I feel would have made things even better….
September 19, 2011 at 12:40 pm
My weekend was pretty awesome as well!! And yes! My team won too (also Tigers)!!
September 19, 2011 at 1:09 pm
Your weekend looks great! I believe my gopher’s won but my Vikings lost!
September 19, 2011 at 1:56 pm
I like that dressing, too! I know I eat/drink a lot more on the weekends, too, but I rarely count up how much more. I will if I’m consciously trying to lose weight, but if I’m maintaining I figure a few days of indulgences isn’t the worst thing as long as my clothes still fit!
September 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm
Looks like you had fun…and thats really what life is all about!
The calzone looked delicious…
September 19, 2011 at 3:34 pm
My weekends often get ugly quick when it comes to indulging. But that’s why I work pretty hard during the week to keep myself in line. Also, what fun is life if you can’t go enjoy yourself with great company, food and drink?
September 19, 2011 at 3:37 pm
Sounds like a great weekend! Unfortunately my team (the Bears) got spanked.
The food we ate while watching the game was delicious though 
September 20, 2011 at 7:10 am
Win some, lose some.
September 19, 2011 at 3:41 pm
Fun weekend!! I am starting to indulge more and more on the weekends.. I am having that classic mindset that I deserve these foods ha
September 19, 2011 at 6:40 pm
I had no idea footy was on over there but yeeheeeey for the win! My weekend was pretty awesome and busy too
September 19, 2011 at 9:05 pm
Mmmm…pear vinaigrette?? That sounds delicious!
KU lost
September 19, 2011 at 9:09 pm
it’s totally okay to splure on the weekend
I’ve eaten so much pasta it’s ridiculous.. but I don’t really care!
September 19, 2011 at 9:55 pm
Dallas Cowboys fan here. We won yesterday! Not sure how our seasons going to be though.
September 19, 2011 at 10:19 pm
I over – indulged all weekend too ugh!
September 19, 2011 at 10:47 pm
That dressing sounds so good! Lime champagne…mmmm mmmm! Delicious! Makes me want a Tj’s even more!
September 19, 2011 at 10:47 pm
Weekends are made for indulging…especially football weekends! At least I tell myself that!
September 20, 2011 at 7:09 am
Yeah, healthy tailgate food is pretty hard to come by
September 19, 2011 at 11:13 pm
I do the same thing on the weekends… it’s frustrating sometimes after I work so hard all week, but it’s SO much fun.
And I love Victory. Have you tried Wild Heaven?
I cannot believe Clemson beat Auburn (no offense). My team – Georgia Tech – won too!
September 20, 2011 at 7:08 am
I haven’t tried that one. I’ll have to keep an eye out for it.
September 20, 2011 at 2:25 pm
oh and to make you feel better.. Friday night we had a deep fried turkey.. so bad.. but oh so very good.!
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