Are You There Blog? It's me, Corrie.

So I started this blog with the hopes of well, blogging about food and fitness and anything else that pops into my brain.  I kinda fell off the wagon in more ways than one.  I have not really been blogging (although I'm making up for lost time now) and I've had a giant fail for the Bootyfication Challenge.  I blame it on my lack of self control in combination with la belle province and Galen Weston.

Why la belle province?  One word, poutine.  How can one go to Montreal without enjoying this delicacy not once but twice (I'm so ashamed)...and with a glass of Cheval Blanc (ashamed even more, but not really because it was down right delicious)!  Please take note of the healthy side salad ;)

 For those who are interested, the above picture was taken at Resto La Banquise, which I totally recommend, however my all time fave poutine place (because I'm such a connoisseur) to go to in Montreal is Patati Patata.  Be forewarned if you go it only seats about 13 and expect to wait...but oh is the wait worth it!  Take note again of yet another healthy side salad....

One thing I am proud of is that while on vacation I managed to exercise for all three days!  Day 1 was a bike ride up the mountain and days 2 and 3 I went for a run up (well I mostly walked up) and back down the mountain.  I don't know the exact length of the trail, one Web site stated that it is 6-7km to the summit.  Now THAT'S a work out!  What a great run too...my knees really thanked me for running on such a forgiving surface.
 
Why  Galen Weston?  Well you've seen his commercials and the most recent promotion of the PC Ice Cream Shop Flavours ice cream...and for $3 that only = trouble.  Now I know that I am suppose to cut out dairy and I've successfully nixed milk, yogurt and cheese (well minus those delicious curds) from my diet...but ice cream....in the summer...IMPOSSIBLE. But seriously, how fun is this?!  Ice Cream Shop

Just as a side note, I REALLY recommend the Maple Crunch...it's killer.

So obviously I've been feeling guilty.  I'm going to make up for it though, I promise.  Just check out the lunch and snacks I prepared for work...now if I could just sprinkle some cheese curds on that salad I'd be all set!  But it's all about "smart choices"...so lets all do the right thing, *sigh*