Holiday reflection(s) · Fabulous Low Carb Warrior

Holiday reflection(s)

I'm writing this post in the Qantas lounge waiting for our connecting flight back to Melbourne after a week in sunny, warm Phuket, Thailand. We were escaping the cold and flew north to the beach to defrost at a resort which had a full-board package. The package included all meals (3 restaurants) and drinks package. Here are some reflections:

+ as you know, I am not a moderator and very much an abstainer. I had to build in some 'AFDs' alcohol free days as the daiquiris and other cocktails were made with a pre-mix syrup which was really sweet. I ended up swapping for a 'Manao Soda' which is soda water and refreshing Thai lime - delicious.

+ I love crispy pork which is my favourite street food - an easy filling option to find on every street corner food stall.

+ as we don't usually eat breakfast - the morning buffet felt like a trap - just because it's there doesn't mean I have to partake. In the end, I chose a few slices of cucumber for some crunch and we didn't even go down on 2 mornings.

+ as we've been to Phuket a number of times when we were living Thailand, we didn't need to do the touristy things. Instead we booked daily fitness classes with a trainer - pilates, body weight training, stretching and yoga. In the end we did 5 classes - was great to focus on health and wellbeing.

+ with our focus on health and wellbeing we would then go for a Thai massage - or as I like to call it - being turned into a pretzel! So good to be stretched and pummelled out all the stresses and strains....

+ I did enjoy some 'non-compliant' food which is my favourite Northern Thai curry which was on offer at one of the restaurants - Khao Soi - which has a yellow curry base with chicken and egg noodles.

In the end, I don't think I too 'off plan' but enjoyed my favourite things about Thailand with a focus on health and wellbeing.

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Holiday reflection(s)