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Super Bowl Sunday

Yesterday was a randomly awesome day.

I finally got my hair done.

And the salon had two cute little dogs running around, offered me wine and told me I could bring Bailey the next time I came. Oh, and is $50 cheaper than the last place I went. Serious win.

He got a haircut, too. No, really. I swear he has eyes.

And I made Anne’s Healthier Seven Layer Dip to bring to Emily’s Super Bowl party. No olives, because they’re gross.

I ended up bringing a six-pack of Corona to the party and drinking about four and still feeling completely sober. I used to only drink light beers like Corona, but I’ve found that now that I’ve started enjoying better, tastier beers, I only need one or two because they’re so much more filling.

AND THE GIANTS WON!

I get a lot of pitches, and spare you from most of them, but I got a pretty funny one last week. Charles Platkin, PhD, MPH, assistant professor at CUNY School of Public Health at Hunter College and editor of DietDetective.com sent me some funny stats about what you’d have to do to burn off the calories in some typical Super Bowl foods and what are healthier swaps.

THREE FRIED MAC AND CHEESE BALLS = RUNNING 249 FOOTBALL FIELDS

At more than 500 calories per ball, made with peanut oil, egg, cheese, butter, flour, macaroni, milk and more, what do you expect?

Fit Tip: Try baking, adding veggies and using whole-wheat pasta and low-fat cheese.

THREE PIGS IN BLANKETS = PLAYING CATCH WITH A FOOTBALL FOR 68 MINUTES (NONSTOP)

Hot dogs wrapped in a crescent or biscuit dough adds up: Each one you pop in your mouth is 66 calories.

Fit Tip: Low calorie franks (fat free), with low-fat crescent dough.

THREE SLICES OF PIZZA HUT MEAT LOVER’S PIZZA = 1,229 MINUTES OF TEBOWING

That’s more than 20 hours of continuous praying to burn off those calories. Each slice is loaded with high-calorie meats, including pepperoni, ham, beef, bacon and sausage.

Fit Tip: Try cheeseless pizza with plenty of veggies — broccoli, spinach, tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms or even artichoke hearts — on top. Also, avoid personal pan and stuffed-crust pizzas: The thick, oily crust equals added fat and calories.

I certainly indulged some yesterday, but I don’t feel gross or regret anything. I didn’t sit in front of the food, which helps a ton. I don’t have the willpower to not mindlessly graze if a table of food is in front of me.

What was your fave Super Bowl food?

Theodora Blanchfield

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Jana @ Newly Wife Healthy Life says:

February 6, 2012 at 12:25 pm

Just found your blog.. :-) I too got my hair cut this weekend, went fur a run, and made a taco dip. I feel like we can relate, ha!
Jen Correa @ Mom's Gotta Run says:

February 6, 2012 at 1:41 pm

I ran 5miles in the morning and indulged in chili, some pulled beef and baked ziti. It was well worth it! Go Giants!
Ricole Runs says:

February 6, 2012 at 5:28 pm

CONGRATS ON THE PR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs says:

February 6, 2012 at 6:19 pm

Haha, great stats!
And congrats on your PR!

My favorite Super Bowl food was a NY style Cheesecake that my friend made in honor of the Giants -- it. was. so. good. :)
Brandi @ Faith Fitness and Laughter says:

February 6, 2012 at 10:24 pm

Awesome on your 4-miler! The hair looks great too! :) Um, yeah, my hair salon does not offer those things. :/ Must talk to them about that!
Erin J says:

February 8, 2012 at 3:30 pm

yea, yea, The Giants won! I went with the meat lovers pizza- gotta do it. Giants will repeat 2012!
Juliette @ Finish Your Broccoli says:

February 9, 2012 at 2:22 pm

Where do you get your highlights done in the city? I'm looking for a place that's good for blondes - yours look great!
- Theodora says:
  
  February 9, 2012 at 2:26 pm
  
  @Juliette @ Finish Your Broccoli: It's called Heights Salon in Brooklyn Heights, and I went to Rafael, the owner. It's a little bit bright right now, but will fade.