I am not going to step on the scale for awhile; besides, I can feel the weight gain in how my clothes have been fitting lately--not good.
Invited daughter and grandbaby over for supper tonight: chicken tetrezini is is on the menu. I am using whole wheat pasta--that is as far as the healthy part of this dish goes. But, I am including broccoli which is, of course, good for you.
I have been continuing my walks, because I so enjoy the brisk fresh air and all the fall decorations in front of people's houses. I usually meet a dog or 2 on these walks. They will run up to me, sniff my hand, and take a pet before bounding off because their master is calling them. Then I get the apology for the unleashed dog, and I always say, " That's Ok, I meet a lot of dogs on my walks." The funny thing is I don't even like dogs; although, I don't seem to mind them on my walks. Weird.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Well, well...
The fat lady has been in a bit of a quandary as of late. My diet has gone to the birds, and that doesn't mean the kind you eat, but the lack of any real interest in it. All my initial excitement is gone for the moment, because quitting a job after working for so long has left me kind of in a strange place--lost I guess you could say, so thinking of healthy eating is the last thing on my mind; although, I do continue to half-hearted try to make attempts at it. Today I made a nice omelet with spinach, peppers, and mushrooms, and for lunch a fish dish with lots of nice fresh veggies. After that the whole dieting resolve went away with brandy old fashioneds, sushi, leftover chicken dinner(with potatoes, of course), pretzels, nuts, chocolate, and ice cream bars. Was that a long enough list?
It has only been a week and a half: everyone tells me to just take some time to myself to regroup: good advice, but I always have this nagging feeling that I need to get back to work soon or I will go insane. Is it years of work brainwashing or self preservation? A little of both I suppose. Oh, well.
In the meantime, I am making vegetarian pub food for the hubby this weekend for his birthday dinner. This dinner will include homemade pickles that I made today, Irish brown bread that I am going to make, Irish cheeses, and tart apples as the first course, followed directly by homemade English chips(or potato nuggets by american standards) with a malt vinegar dipping sauce. The main course will be Cornish pasties with gruyere cheese(YUMM) and a nice Irish lager stew. For dessert my daughter is bringing a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. She and her husband are going to be brave enough to try my latest experimentation.
That should keep me out of trouble for awhile, because the one thing the fat lady enjoys just as much as eating is planning and preparing the next meal to eat! Hee! Hee!
It has only been a week and a half: everyone tells me to just take some time to myself to regroup: good advice, but I always have this nagging feeling that I need to get back to work soon or I will go insane. Is it years of work brainwashing or self preservation? A little of both I suppose. Oh, well.
In the meantime, I am making vegetarian pub food for the hubby this weekend for his birthday dinner. This dinner will include homemade pickles that I made today, Irish brown bread that I am going to make, Irish cheeses, and tart apples as the first course, followed directly by homemade English chips(or potato nuggets by american standards) with a malt vinegar dipping sauce. The main course will be Cornish pasties with gruyere cheese(YUMM) and a nice Irish lager stew. For dessert my daughter is bringing a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. She and her husband are going to be brave enough to try my latest experimentation.
That should keep me out of trouble for awhile, because the one thing the fat lady enjoys just as much as eating is planning and preparing the next meal to eat! Hee! Hee!
Saturday, October 1, 2011
October!!!
It is the first day of my favorite month of the year. The earthy scents, the leaves flying in the wind, the brilliant hues of the mums contrasting last seasons spent flowers, and the nice cool temperatures setting in after the heat and humidity of summer is always so refreshing.
The only problem is that fall also makes me think of baking rich delicious desserts loaded with apples, pumpkin, lots of sugar, and refined white flour! Although there are South Beach desserts available, they pale in comparison. Oh well! The fat lady didn't get fat by eating celery sticks now did she? The love of food can be such a distraction, and what more can you do but eat it! Ha! So, I will find a delicious dessert to make, and I will indulge in said dessert, and then I will pay the price on the scale. That is if I am brave enough to step on it. And, then... Well? The fat lady will figure that out later. Hee! Hee!
The only problem is that fall also makes me think of baking rich delicious desserts loaded with apples, pumpkin, lots of sugar, and refined white flour! Although there are South Beach desserts available, they pale in comparison. Oh well! The fat lady didn't get fat by eating celery sticks now did she? The love of food can be such a distraction, and what more can you do but eat it! Ha! So, I will find a delicious dessert to make, and I will indulge in said dessert, and then I will pay the price on the scale. That is if I am brave enough to step on it. And, then... Well? The fat lady will figure that out later. Hee! Hee!
Friday, September 30, 2011
The fat lady is back...
As you have probably noticed, I was sinking into a depression and dieting failure, placating myself with beer and fast food. So, I took charge and gave my 2 week notice at work. I felt immediate relief.
My dieting has been a different story. After my long binge eating session, I ended up in a yo-yo half South Beach half junk diet. The good news is that I am at 191.6, so I haven't gained the weight back I worked so hard at trying to lose; but, I haven't lost any weight either which, of course, is to be expected for naughty people like me.
I have no excuses for my behavior, but I have noticed this trend whenever I try to lose weight: I start to hover around 190 pds,, start getting nervous, and then end up sabotaging my entire diet. It is not that this diet is even all that restrictive, because I have done plenty of cheating and still manage to lose weight. This will require more thought, because the 180s are looking very appealing right now.
My dieting has been a different story. After my long binge eating session, I ended up in a yo-yo half South Beach half junk diet. The good news is that I am at 191.6, so I haven't gained the weight back I worked so hard at trying to lose; but, I haven't lost any weight either which, of course, is to be expected for naughty people like me.
I have no excuses for my behavior, but I have noticed this trend whenever I try to lose weight: I start to hover around 190 pds,, start getting nervous, and then end up sabotaging my entire diet. It is not that this diet is even all that restrictive, because I have done plenty of cheating and still manage to lose weight. This will require more thought, because the 180s are looking very appealing right now.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Beer...
Iv'e been imbibing in too much beer lately and it is wreaking havoc on my diet! I have always enjoyed alcoholic beverages occasionally; especially on a relaxing week end, but I think it is affecting my waistline. I shouldn't try to fool myself--I know it is. After all, it is one of the choices on the 'to avoid" list in the South Beach book. It not only has lots of carbs in it, but it also causes the munchies for more carbs. I knew this issue was going to come up, because I do like my beer. Grrr, now I am afraid to step on the scale. Do you think I should give it a try? Ok, be right back--193.4. I did gain back a couple of pounds as I knew I would, because I could just feel it on my body clinging to me, as those nasty fat cells do, like wet jeans after you jump into a cold lake.
Ok, no time to cry over spilled beer. It is time to get back my resolve and start to behave myself again. Bahhhh, behaving is no fun, but my body will thank me for it in the long run; then I will be a singing skinny lady with the health and wellness I need to chase around my active grandchild and even more active husband. Hee! Hee!
Having a bit of a stand still reading super charged South beach. Also having a stand still in the activity department. I will update when I get myself together here.
Ok, no time to cry over spilled beer. It is time to get back my resolve and start to behave myself again. Bahhhh, behaving is no fun, but my body will thank me for it in the long run; then I will be a singing skinny lady with the health and wellness I need to chase around my active grandchild and even more active husband. Hee! Hee!
Having a bit of a stand still reading super charged South beach. Also having a stand still in the activity department. I will update when I get myself together here.
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