Wow, what a week its been! If you missed an earlier post, I flew out to Baltimore last Thursday, went on a snowboard/ski trip to Wisp, MD, Friday thru Sunday, and attended the National Sports Forum conference in downtown Baltimore Monday thru Wednesday. I flew home Wednesday evening and feel a little overwhelmed with going back to reality. Overall it was a fantastic trip, but I’m ready to get home and back into the fitness, nutrition, and work swing of things.
Photo Recap -
I did my best to keep it healthy..
Whole Wheat Sandwich Thin topped with Deli Turkey Breast & Spinach
There was lots of Instant Oatmeal and Yogurt Messes..
Instant Quaker Apple Spice Oatmeal topped with plain Greek Yogurt & PB
Starbucks Oatmeal
Chocolate Vega + plain Greek Yogurt topped with Kashi Go Lean and Blackberries .. Great combo!
I forgot how much I love Panera Bread! ..
1/2 Fuji Chicken Salad and French Onion Soup
But it wasn’t all clean.. just a few bites though!
Crazy tender Calamari at M&S Grill
Gala
Tuesday night the Conference gala took place at M&T Bank Stadium, where the Raven’s play. We were greeted by the cheerleaders and marching band, were led onto the field (with the fire entrance), and toured the locker room and suites.
The food was amazing! As soon as we walked in the stadium they were passing out Budweiser, water, sliders and hot dogs (skip those of course). Next it was through to the locker room where there was more beer, hot chocolate and a spread of chips, pita chips, dips, hummus, and caramel corn..
In each of the suites there were Crab cones, Fruit cones and an array of salted nuts.. and more beer, haha
Then there was the actual dinner.. Menu items included:
Main:
Mini Reuben & Strip Sandwiches with Asiago Fondue, Potato Hay & House Pickles
Pan seared medallions of Veal with Sage, pepper and Talleggio Risotto Garlic
Jumbo lump crab cake martini, Potato Leek & Pancetta Hash
Gourmet Salad Bar
Appetizers: Vegetable, Cheese, Sausage, Cured Meats & Oysters with assorted crackers, Miniature meatball Sub, Jumbo Lump Crab & Marscapone Polenta, Shrimp Cocktail, Crab Salad Devils Eggs
Dessert: Berger Cookies, Chocolate Dipped Cannoli’s, Cheesecake and Warm Apple Crisp
Appetizers..
Main courses..
My personal favorite, dessert! ..
No cheesecake has ever been so loved :p
The room was really dim, so I apologize for the goofy flash effect on a lot of these. Wow, that was a lot of pictures! The Raven’s owner, Steve Bisciotti, gave the key not speech; reminding everyone how much sports has an impact on people of all walks of life. As a Raven’s fan, the night definitely left me in awe.. and full! 
I had more than one treat on this trip, but I’m choosing to not regret it. I enjoyed & appreciated each and every bite, and am excited to get back to some butt kicking workouts this week!.. not to mention stove top Pumpkin Oatmeal
What’s your favorite part about coming home from a long trip? Aside from standard food & workouts, I have to say I’m really looking forward to my bed
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