it can be done

Hey y'all, I'm back from Austin and New Orleans. Are you wondering if I was able to maintain my weight while in the land of "if it ain't fried, it ain't cooked?" The answer is: yes! I'm only up eight tenths of a pound. I'm happy, oh-so-happy with this result.

The Austin portion of this vacation included birthday cake (only one piece for me but I was offered a second piece and turned it down -- I sure wanted it though) and a visit to the best barbecue place on the planet: The Salt Lick. Beer was also involved.

In New Orleans to combat the fried food, cocktails & beer and beignets (also fried, of course), I walked a lot despite having a rental car. I have the blister on my right foot as a souvenir -- ouch! -- but much better than a 5-pounds-of-extra-weight-souvenir.

I credit eating bananas and apples with peanut butter from the hotel breakfasts (and not the french toast, waffles, muffins and pancakes) and a daily small can of low sodium V8 juice plus walking tours with helping to make this vacation a success. It can be done.

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