Finding the Balance

Hi All! You know that not- actually- eating -healthy rut I was telling you about? Well guess what, I'm still in it. But, the fact of the matter is, I continue eating wonderful and fattening things- so, other than the slight feeling of guilt, there is not much keeping me on the right track. I mean, I have found several things in the past few weeks that go under the "Things that Most Definitely Taste as Good, if Not Better, Than Skinny Feels" list. Let me give you the highlights so we are all on the same page as I continue my relationship with food story.

1. The "That Way" Sandwich at "This Little Piggy Had Roast Beef", which is a new Roast Beef Sandwich place on 1st Ave. The "That Way" sandwich is roast beef, au jus and mozzerella on a large baguette. My friend Rob took me there a week or so ago- and I've already been back once more after that, and talking about it non-stop. Legit, non-stop. Ask my mom, I've must of mentioned it a million times. I will literally tell anyone who will listen. First, the place is adorable. There are only three sandwiches on the menu (you don't need a million things, if can do one thing right, in my opinion) and I've only tried the "That Way" and quite frankly, I'm content. I'm not sure if I'll be trying the "This Way" which has Cheese Wizz on it. Gross. It's not a fancy place, just a counter to stand at while you eat your sandwich. They have some rolls of paper towels. And oh my god, do you need the paper towels. The au jus, which is as incredible as the meat and bread, drips down you arms in the best possible way. It is absolutely incredible. Oh, also, to anyone who is familiar with Artichoke, its by the same people.

2. This is a cake product. Obviously- no news there :) I finally got to go to Billy's Bakery this weekend. And let's just say the slice of chocolate cake with white frosting got the Marisa's Seal of Approval (which is actually a very hard seal to get as far as cupcakes/cake goes). I still put Sugar Sweet Sunshine at the top of my list, but Billy's came to the plate swinging. The frosting was pretty darn good, and the cake was moist (not Sugar Sweet moist, but we can't all be perfect).

Both things, are way better than skinny feels. I will take the forever on my hips, if I can have these things for a mere moment on my lips. And this, is my problem. I'm still all for the instant gratification and will deal with the aftermath later. I suppose that's the 22 year old in me. I have all the time in the world to get healthy right? ....yeah, I know. Not right. I'm going to work on this and get back on the right train.

Its just frustrating when you truly love food- wait no, fattening foods. I love them and will always love them but, I do not need to have them EVERY meal. And, I mean come on, do I really need two cupcakes in a day? But, if I do happen to have two cupcakes in a day, like I did today (hey-they were mini, so it's like one...kinda), I did a little yoga. I also walked home from work, and walked to yoga (there and back!) I think that its easy to start something super motivated, but it takes work to actually find something that you can maintain for the rest of your life. I mean, I maintained this blog...and who really thought that would last?

xoxo,

Marisa