We spend a week out in Montauk sometime during the month of June every year, thanks to some generous friends who let us use their very comfortable place out here. I don't look on this as vacation, since I use the time to catch up on reading and on listening to podcasts.
While we're only here for three days this time, the fact remains that it's a break from regular routine, so I made plans to ensure that I maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Firstly, as long as the weather cooperates, I always run out here. There's a six miles route from where we stay, along most of the length of Old Montauk Highway to Hither Hills State Park and back again. I do that each morning.
Then it's a case of making sure I have the food with me that I need. Plenty of fresh fruit, salads. You need to plan that ahead of time.
We ate out this evening and will do tomorrow, but healthy choices in restaurants are helping me stay on track. I checked how the fish was cooked before I ordered it - it was broiled and delicious!
The fact that I am relaxed, having a change of pace and in a different environment cannot become excuses for making decisions I will regret later. Out of routine or not, I can make good choices and enjoy them.
