Helloo everyone! I have arrived back from America! Still very jet lagged so if i spell stuff wrong or sound odd sorry! haha - i had an INCREDIBLE time, and feel like i have learned a lot about myself and the trip put a lot of stuff in perspective for me. I went with my mum and my sister (girly road trip!) and discovered we get on better than i thought, of course we argued a bit but most of the time we were always laughing and enjoying ourselves :)
I was so worried about my mum before we went, i was scared she was going to force taco bell down my throat and shout at me if i didnt want to eat something, it's so weird i still panic at the thought of fast food, but actually when it's in front of me, i'm fine with eating it and don't feel too bad afterwards, chocolate is the ONLY thing i still struggle with now, no baby ruths or hershy's for me! My mum was so good to me though, she always asked where i wanted to go and always made sure i was comfortable with the menu, but I ate well on holiday, and chose dishes in resturaunts that i WANTED and didn't even consider the calorie/fat amount in them. The best thing i had was this baked chicken covered in tomato cream sauce and tonnes of sharp cheddar on top of lemon risotto - not for the calorie concious AT ALL but worth it :)
I don't see myself as too thin anymore, but apparently everyone else does, i was suprised that in america i actually saw none of those stick thin girls in LA or anywhere, i didn't see many HUGE people either, i think my mind might have been ready for the sterotype! A lot of people commented on how scrawny i was, so i guess my mind still must be playing tricks on me.
I have learned so much about myself and my family on this trip, and i have again realised that food is important for life and enjoyment, you should take care of yourself and your body, but when the obsession with breakfast,lunch and dinner, chocolate and snacks seem to take over your life and your mind, you know you need to change, and start living again
long live the U.S.A! xxxx
