What I Ate [in Manhattan] Wednesday
I’m in New York for a few days, for a work conference, so I’m snapping pics like a mad-woman. I’m sure I just look like a camera crazed tourist, but that’s ok. I could have made this one of those “how to eat healthy when your traveling posts” but I’m not doing that, because to be perfectly honest with you, I usually kind of suck at that. Habits fly out the window, and I tell myself that it’s a special occasion, so I might as well indulge. And that thought process isn’t so bad. Except when every single thing is an indulgence. Then I end up all slugish and full of sugary regret. *sigh*
But what did keep me accountable, was knowing that I’d be sharing all my eats with you guys 😉 (Yes, it’s true. I’ll share my fashion faux pas with you, but I draw the line at crappy food.)
So here’s what I ate yesterday, in Manhattan!
Breakfast:
The hotel had plain organic yogurt, so I combined this with some fresh fruit, corn flakes, and granola.
Morning Snack:
We had a break to grab some snacks, so I snagged some fresh fruit, part of a bagel, and a coffee. I only ate the top part of the bagel, because that’s the best part.
Lunch:
They brought in some of NYC’s best food trucks, so we got to try lots of things! I tried the “Mexicue” smokey BBQ black bean tacos, tortilla chips, (and unpictured salad, and couscous). I didn’t eat all the tacos, but I pretty much demolished the rest.
Afternoon Snack:
They had an ice cream stand at the conference, so I had half a scoop of chocolate ice cream!
Thank goodness this stuck with me, because when the conference ended, I did quite a bit of shopping. I didn’t get back to my hotel until after 9!
Dinner:
I picked up dinner on my way back to my hotel, and found this awesome salad place that does GIANT chopped salads! And they post all the nutritional information, so you know exactly what you’re getting! How awesome is that? I also got some Terra Chips, which I devoured on the way home.
There is pretty much every vegetable imaginable in there. It was quite delicious.
Shopping:
… and since I’m sure you’re wondering what I got…
Hat, 2 tubes lipstick, necklace, earrings, tank top, cropped sweater, 3 dresses, and a pair of pants!
Did I mention that I got all of that for less than $100?
Yep, it’s true. I’m a bargain hunter, and I scored some great deals! (Those pants were only $5 at Ann Taylor Loft!) Isn’t that crazy? I was pretty excited! Now hopefully it will all fit in my suitcase 😉
If you liked Chop’t Salads, you should check out Just Salads too. Their toppings make me swoon! Cute dresses, are they from AT too?
The one on the far right is! The other 2 are from H&M!
omg is that salad from Chop’t?? SO FUN
Yes!!! Have you been there?! Do they have them in Charleston??
Okay, from now on I’m refusing to go to conferences that are anywhere but NYC. What tasty, but still good food, options! I love that they had the foodtrucks there for you. And why do they even put bottoms on everything bagels? Or middles? I just want that chewy, garlicky, everything-y top layer!
Oooo la la how much fun that you are in NYC, absolutely in love with that place!! Hope you have an amazing rest of your trip and can’t wait to hear more about it this weekend! 🙂
so jealous of all the goods!! I love a good shopping spree 🙂 And I totally agree, the top part of the bagel IS the best!
Wow, $5 pants!? Awesome!!! That dress is really cute too!
BBQ black beans… that’s a smart idea. I’ve been craving BBQ recently, but we don’t have room for our grill to use it. 🙁
Ah, welcome to NY! Your eats look fab. I love those giant chopped salad places, too. Well done on the shopping! I’m all about sales 🙂
I love the looks of those dresses you bought! all of that for under 100 dollars?! can you come teach me how to be a smart shopper please?! lol
Wow you’re an amazing shopper! All that for under $100?! 😀
And that snack of all the fresh fruit looks so good! I’m so glad all the spring/summer fruits are finally coming in season 🙂
Glad youre having fun in Manhattan!