44 lengths so far this week. Unfortunately, tonight is curry night. But my pounds will be healthier pounds...
Yesterday was a bad day and involved a bag of sweets.
On Friday we go to Devon, where there is no control over food at all, but on the plus side (weather permitting, and it is snowing again) there are many tors to climb and exercising opportunities of the fresh air variety.
I think I need a pep talk!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Wednesday Weigh in - Dr Mom
Down another half a pound to 153 lbs. If I keep on at half a pound a week, I might manage to lose my 20 pounds this year! Mind you, if I ate less and exercised more, that might help too.
Today it is raining.
Today it is raining.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Death By Eating
Sunday was a ridiculous eating day.
First of all the kids begged us to take them to the diner for breakfast (see last post), which we didn't finish till about 10am.
Then we were heading up to San Francisco to see a ballet at 2:00pm, so we had to eat an early lunch. At 11:30am we were forcing ourselves to eat sandwiches.
We ordered drinks and snack for the ballet intermission - experience tells us that we need something with caffeine in it to revive us at half time - and the only small thing on offer was a plate of chocolate dipped strawberries. Hubby declared that he felt queasy afterwards.
Then at the end of the ballet, which was only 4:30pm, we headed to Max's Opera Cafe on Van Ness, as we had promised the kids we could eat dinner there. Pointing out the early hour, I suggested that we drive back home and go out to eat downtown, but Deep Thought revealed an urgent need for the loo - which she had failed to mention while we were in the theatre - and so Max's it had to be. I think the kids mostly like this restaurant for its desserts, but on this occasion they were forbidden to have any. We ordered our entrees which, when they arrived ten minutes later, proved to be as enormous as any we've ever seen. I had the crab cakes with fries and coleslaw. I didn't eat any coleslaw - too much onion - and only one of the three crab cakes. Deep Thought had half my fries. She had ordered a BBQ pork wrap, which provokes images of a healthful sandwich substitute full of salad, yes? How wrong can you be? She ate about a third of it, and an untouched half came home. Little Starlet, who is currently in a meat and two veg stage, ordered the beef brisket with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. There was enough mash for at least four people. She bravely made an igloo in the middle of it, then most of that came home too.
What is it with restaurants? Why do they insist on giving such big portions? I imagine it is so people think they are getting value for money, but all that happens is that you bring the excess food home, keep it in the fridge for a couple of days and then throw it away, complete with the extra refuse created by the "to go" plastic boxes. Really quite ridiculous.
Incidentally, the ballet was "The Little Mermaid" which was the first modern ballet that we'd taken the kids to. They didn't like it much, especially because the music was discordant; but Hubby and I enjoyed it more than the traditional fru-fru ballets like "Swan Lake". We actually found it emotionally affecting, which is definitely a first for us with ballet.
First of all the kids begged us to take them to the diner for breakfast (see last post), which we didn't finish till about 10am.
Then we were heading up to San Francisco to see a ballet at 2:00pm, so we had to eat an early lunch. At 11:30am we were forcing ourselves to eat sandwiches.
We ordered drinks and snack for the ballet intermission - experience tells us that we need something with caffeine in it to revive us at half time - and the only small thing on offer was a plate of chocolate dipped strawberries. Hubby declared that he felt queasy afterwards.
Then at the end of the ballet, which was only 4:30pm, we headed to Max's Opera Cafe on Van Ness, as we had promised the kids we could eat dinner there. Pointing out the early hour, I suggested that we drive back home and go out to eat downtown, but Deep Thought revealed an urgent need for the loo - which she had failed to mention while we were in the theatre - and so Max's it had to be. I think the kids mostly like this restaurant for its desserts, but on this occasion they were forbidden to have any. We ordered our entrees which, when they arrived ten minutes later, proved to be as enormous as any we've ever seen. I had the crab cakes with fries and coleslaw. I didn't eat any coleslaw - too much onion - and only one of the three crab cakes. Deep Thought had half my fries. She had ordered a BBQ pork wrap, which provokes images of a healthful sandwich substitute full of salad, yes? How wrong can you be? She ate about a third of it, and an untouched half came home. Little Starlet, who is currently in a meat and two veg stage, ordered the beef brisket with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. There was enough mash for at least four people. She bravely made an igloo in the middle of it, then most of that came home too.
What is it with restaurants? Why do they insist on giving such big portions? I imagine it is so people think they are getting value for money, but all that happens is that you bring the excess food home, keep it in the fridge for a couple of days and then throw it away, complete with the extra refuse created by the "to go" plastic boxes. Really quite ridiculous.
Incidentally, the ballet was "The Little Mermaid" which was the first modern ballet that we'd taken the kids to. They didn't like it much, especially because the music was discordant; but Hubby and I enjoyed it more than the traditional fru-fru ballets like "Swan Lake". We actually found it emotionally affecting, which is definitely a first for us with ballet.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Good and Bad Choices
I am also eating too much, dear OEM. I've fallen back into the trap of evening snacking. Yesterday was brazil nuts and a biscotti. We were watching a very dubious movie on the TV - "Appaloosa" with Jeremy Irons playing a most unconvincing cowboy baddie - so some sustenance was required.
This morning we succumbed to the appeals of our children to go to the diner. I didn't have my usual bacon, poached egg and hash browns meal, but instead had french toast with fruit and a little syrup. I skipped the butter. I'm not so stuffed as I am usually after a trip to the diner, but I can't help suspecting that this morning's meal was less nutritious than the usual one. I guess I did have fruit, and that's unusual for me.
Hubby has a new theory based on something he read somewhere.... That we should avoid processed foods, but that animal fat is not really bad for you after all; which probably means that bacon is bad, eggs are good. But then again, if bacon tastes that good, how can it be bad for you?
This morning we succumbed to the appeals of our children to go to the diner. I didn't have my usual bacon, poached egg and hash browns meal, but instead had french toast with fruit and a little syrup. I skipped the butter. I'm not so stuffed as I am usually after a trip to the diner, but I can't help suspecting that this morning's meal was less nutritious than the usual one. I guess I did have fruit, and that's unusual for me.
Hubby has a new theory based on something he read somewhere.... That we should avoid processed foods, but that animal fat is not really bad for you after all; which probably means that bacon is bad, eggs are good. But then again, if bacon tastes that good, how can it be bad for you?
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Doing Badly
I am eating too much again.
However, I did manage 38 lengths of the swimming pool this week, so that is something (though not much if Dr Howard Whatsit is to be believed).
Happily, last weigh-in had returned to 17.08. Now, how to avoid the Easter chocolate overdose?
However, I did manage 38 lengths of the swimming pool this week, so that is something (though not much if Dr Howard Whatsit is to be believed).
Happily, last weigh-in had returned to 17.08. Now, how to avoid the Easter chocolate overdose?
I can still surprise myself
Specifically by taking the kids to a coffee shop and only eating half the almond croissant. Admittedly, it was the size of a rugby ball, but in days gone by I'd have eaten it all, even though I was feeling full. Today I brought the uneaten half home in a paper bag for Hubby to eat after he got back from his cycle ride. To say he was surprised by this would be an understatement.
Friday, March 26, 2010
You Can't Lose Weight Just by Exercising
I'm not sure this will be earth-shaking news, but according to a study reported by the Associated Press on Wednesday this week, it is virtually impossible to lose weight just by exercising. Restriction of calorie intake is an important part of the overall process.
The study, undertaken by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (a government body) and published on Wednesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association, followed 34,079 non-dieting women for 13 years. About 13% of these women started the study with a healthy weight, a BMI under 25, and gained little or no weight over the 13 years. These women reported doing the equivalent of an hour of moderate activity each day. More overweight women in the study rarely reported doing anything near this much, and they also consumed more calories. (Does this sound familiar yet?) One of the conclusions of the study is that the guidelines issued by the US government in 2008 recommending half an hour of exercise five days a week will not stop any weight gain unless combined with calorie restriction. It seems that some people think that the exercise alone is likely to stop weight gain.
Here's a little thought to leave you with: Dr Howard Eisenson of Duke University, quoted by the AP, reminds us that a candy bar is about 200 calories. To burn that off would take an hour of moderate speed walking.
The study, undertaken by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (a government body) and published on Wednesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association, followed 34,079 non-dieting women for 13 years. About 13% of these women started the study with a healthy weight, a BMI under 25, and gained little or no weight over the 13 years. These women reported doing the equivalent of an hour of moderate activity each day. More overweight women in the study rarely reported doing anything near this much, and they also consumed more calories. (Does this sound familiar yet?) One of the conclusions of the study is that the guidelines issued by the US government in 2008 recommending half an hour of exercise five days a week will not stop any weight gain unless combined with calorie restriction. It seems that some people think that the exercise alone is likely to stop weight gain.
Here's a little thought to leave you with: Dr Howard Eisenson of Duke University, quoted by the AP, reminds us that a candy bar is about 200 calories. To burn that off would take an hour of moderate speed walking.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Wednesday Weigh In - Dr Mom
Another miracle. This week's weigh in: 153.8 lbs. Can't imagine how I've managed that. I must be stupendously dehydrated.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Now, Where did that Willpower Go?
Hello OEM, yes I am still here, but I think I need a bit of encouragement. I didn't even weigh myself this week. I've gone back to evening snacking. The daily cake is back. I haven't done any exercise for about ten days. I am Mrs Blobby.
On the bright side, my foot is feeling a lot better. The no exercise regime was deliberate as I wanted to give my sore toe, in particular, a chance to recover from the pounding it took at dance class. So perhaps I'll get out tomorrow morning for a walk.
Is vodka low calorie?
On the bright side, my foot is feeling a lot better. The no exercise regime was deliberate as I wanted to give my sore toe, in particular, a chance to recover from the pounding it took at dance class. So perhaps I'll get out tomorrow morning for a walk.
Is vodka low calorie?
Friday, March 19, 2010
Where are you Dr Mom?
Are you still confined to rice and hopping? I hope not...
I have just been visited from the Sister from Over the Waters. It was only overnight and one day but it left me with a strong desire to drink vodka and now I have a headache as well.
But I did do 18 lengths of the swimming pool this morning. Definite muscle-acheage (?) going on now too.
I have just been visited from the Sister from Over the Waters. It was only overnight and one day but it left me with a strong desire to drink vodka and now I have a headache as well.
But I did do 18 lengths of the swimming pool this morning. Definite muscle-acheage (?) going on now too.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Rice diet
My insides continue to be unhappy. This manifests itself by multiple loo visits and general tummy ache. I had rice chex and milk for breakfast. Lunch was two rice cakes with cream cheese. I am trying to limit the amount of fiber I'm eating, and generally up the white rice as the least harmful food stuff in my diet.
Foot still sore, though it seems to be the ball of the foot now rather than the toe. The kids have dance class this afternoon. I shall have to resist joining in.
Foot still sore, though it seems to be the ball of the foot now rather than the toe. The kids have dance class this afternoon. I shall have to resist joining in.
Party Weekend
So this weekend my parents have been married for fifty years. A triumph of the longevity of affection. Naturally we had a party. Naturally, there was lots of food. Despite the fact that I ate very little of it at the event, all virtue was subsumed by the huge piles of leftovers. Heigh Ho.
I should also add that at said event I wore the famous three inch heels. I managed to stay upright for nearly three hours, at which point I couldn't take it any longer and sent for my flats. There is photographic evidence (though none of the pictures David took actually go down as far as my feet...).
Today, in some small penance, I swam sixteen lengths of the swimming pool in 25 minutes. I am getting better at this lark. I don't think it will have much effect on poundage, but might have a beneficial effect on inches.
But then I came home to a fridge full of pasties and quiches and pasta salad. Oh well.
I should also add that at said event I wore the famous three inch heels. I managed to stay upright for nearly three hours, at which point I couldn't take it any longer and sent for my flats. There is photographic evidence (though none of the pictures David took actually go down as far as my feet...).
Today, in some small penance, I swam sixteen lengths of the swimming pool in 25 minutes. I am getting better at this lark. I don't think it will have much effect on poundage, but might have a beneficial effect on inches.
But then I came home to a fridge full of pasties and quiches and pasta salad. Oh well.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Sore and Stuffed
Foot continues sore. Hip also sore from compensating for foot.
Took the kids to the annual Children's Ball (Scottish Country Dance) in Livermore on Saturday. No dancing, of course, but a lot of standing to take photos. Foot sore. Buffet at the end. Ate many egg mayonnaise sandwiches.
Today, traditional roast beef lunch. Visit to movie theater. Naughty ice cream. Cheese on toast for dinner. Now feeling a bit bloated. Insides seem to be unhappy over past three or four days. Several tummy aches. Hubby threatening to put me on white rice diet.
Took the kids to the annual Children's Ball (Scottish Country Dance) in Livermore on Saturday. No dancing, of course, but a lot of standing to take photos. Foot sore. Buffet at the end. Ate many egg mayonnaise sandwiches.
Today, traditional roast beef lunch. Visit to movie theater. Naughty ice cream. Cheese on toast for dinner. Now feeling a bit bloated. Insides seem to be unhappy over past three or four days. Several tummy aches. Hubby threatening to put me on white rice diet.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Sore Toe
I went to my dance class yesterday evening and did something to my left foot's big toe. I felt it sort of crunch during the middle of a reel, and by the end of the evening I was only walking the dances; and sat the last one out altogether, which is very unusual for me. Bah.
Today I am limping and my hip is aching, which I think must be due to compensating for the toe. I presume this is a symptom of Getting Older. It may also be a symptom of not warming up, which I never do before class - though I know I should - because I am always on the front desk taking the money and greeting the class members. I go straight from totting up the money to the dancing - in last night's case this meant walking through the door, joining a set, and being in a dance within about 60 seconds! Which is good for the brain, but not so good for the feet.
Not a bad day foodwise. Multi-grain Chex and milk for breakfast, everything bagel with tuna mayo for lunch, nonfat latte and a moderately sized muffin for afternoon snackerel (bought at a fancy coffee shop in downtown Palo Alto, so truly not one of the "make it big so people think they're getting a good deal" muffin), and we have a beef and veggies stir fry coming up for dinner (with only two ounces of meat allowed for each of us, and I'm substituting in wholewheat noodles for rice).
Hubby returns from Baltimore today, so I might even go to bed before midnight today. I'm very bad at going to bed at a sensible time when I'm on my own.
Today I am limping and my hip is aching, which I think must be due to compensating for the toe. I presume this is a symptom of Getting Older. It may also be a symptom of not warming up, which I never do before class - though I know I should - because I am always on the front desk taking the money and greeting the class members. I go straight from totting up the money to the dancing - in last night's case this meant walking through the door, joining a set, and being in a dance within about 60 seconds! Which is good for the brain, but not so good for the feet.
Not a bad day foodwise. Multi-grain Chex and milk for breakfast, everything bagel with tuna mayo for lunch, nonfat latte and a moderately sized muffin for afternoon snackerel (bought at a fancy coffee shop in downtown Palo Alto, so truly not one of the "make it big so people think they're getting a good deal" muffin), and we have a beef and veggies stir fry coming up for dinner (with only two ounces of meat allowed for each of us, and I'm substituting in wholewheat noodles for rice).
Hubby returns from Baltimore today, so I might even go to bed before midnight today. I'm very bad at going to bed at a sensible time when I'm on my own.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Fish-like...
I took to the water again today; 14 lengths in 25 minutes. Now, I know this is not going to win me any awards, but I was pleased. And quite achey.
I have eaten: a bowl of cereal, an M&S Loch Muir Hot Smoked Salmon Nicoise salad. Dinner was an M&S chicken thing (340 calories) with leftover mash and vegetables from yesterday. And a chocolate eclair.
NB M&S is on the way home from the swimming pool. And I resisted the chocolate bars by the checkout. (Polishes halo and retires for a cup of tea.)
I have eaten: a bowl of cereal, an M&S Loch Muir Hot Smoked Salmon Nicoise salad. Dinner was an M&S chicken thing (340 calories) with leftover mash and vegetables from yesterday. And a chocolate eclair.
NB M&S is on the way home from the swimming pool. And I resisted the chocolate bars by the checkout. (Polishes halo and retires for a cup of tea.)
Wednesday Weigh-In - Dr Mom
Today I am 155.2 lbs, an increase of only 0.2lbs over last week. Miracles do happen!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
No revelations
I've decided I'm not even going to hint at what I've eaten today. So there. Tomorrow is weigh in day, and I shall go back on the straight and narrow after seeing the results of weeks of slacking. I will be inspired by your example, OEM, and try to get back to the exercise. Tomorrow is also dance class. Mrs Blobby will give it her all.
Shopping Tribulation
Having discovered the delights of the swimming pool, I need a new suit - the elastic is going in my current one, and I don't want to shock the good folk of Lower Earley by unseemly bursting out incidents.
You would think this might be a straightforward thing to achieve. I went to Evans (emporia of garments for the fat), which had a small number of swimsuits, but all of them had 'moulded' cups and none of them went over a Dcup. I rejoice in the 44F size. I went on line. There is, it seems, a great lack of swimming costumes for the better endowed sister. In fact, for precisely that woman who most needs a secure and well-fitting costume in order to get thinner. Many, many sites later I came upon the splendid and eponymous www.amplebosom.com. It claims to have 44Fs. I have ordered www.amplebosom.com/acatalog/802WS.jpg which I hope will a) fit b) maintain high levels of public support and decency and c) withstand regular immersion in water. (Oddly enough, many of the swimsuit reviews I have read comment unfavourably on the effect of actual swimming on the costume.) I will report further when it arrives.
In the meantime, tomorrow I shall risk exposure in the old costume when once more I take to the water.
Foodwise, not bad today: cereal, soup, 4 biscuits with cheese, roast chicken dinner. Oh, and a small Lindt chocolate egg. (OK, not so good, but compared to the previous couple of weeks, it's been a miracle of restraint.)
You would think this might be a straightforward thing to achieve. I went to Evans (emporia of garments for the fat), which had a small number of swimsuits, but all of them had 'moulded' cups and none of them went over a Dcup. I rejoice in the 44F size. I went on line. There is, it seems, a great lack of swimming costumes for the better endowed sister. In fact, for precisely that woman who most needs a secure and well-fitting costume in order to get thinner. Many, many sites later I came upon the splendid and eponymous www.amplebosom.com. It claims to have 44Fs. I have ordered www.amplebosom.com/acatalog/802WS.jpg which I hope will a) fit b) maintain high levels of public support and decency and c) withstand regular immersion in water. (Oddly enough, many of the swimsuit reviews I have read comment unfavourably on the effect of actual swimming on the costume.) I will report further when it arrives.
In the meantime, tomorrow I shall risk exposure in the old costume when once more I take to the water.
Foodwise, not bad today: cereal, soup, 4 biscuits with cheese, roast chicken dinner. Oh, and a small Lindt chocolate egg. (OK, not so good, but compared to the previous couple of weeks, it's been a miracle of restraint.)
Monday, March 8, 2010
Wot No Willpower
Glad to see that OEM has returned to the weight-loss fray, because I need some moral support. I've definitely been slacking in the past couple of weeks. Stinky cold, time of the month, rain...all conspire to stop the would-be slimmer doing anything than eating and sitting around on one's expansive bottom.
Today is a case in point. Here's what I've consumed today:
Rice chex for breakfast;
coffee and scone for mid-morning snackerel;
butternut squash soup, french stick and blue cheese for lunch;
tortilla chips and melted cheese (aka nachos) for mid-afternoon snackerel;
pan-seared tuna with mashed potatoes and cauliflower, followed by homemade apple and blackberry crumble with custard for dinner;
Cadbury's creme egg to celebrate the children going to bed.
Not exactly low calorie.
I did go for a three mile walk this morning along the Baylands. By the time I was half way through it had started to rain. That, combined with the biting cold that lead to actual hail stones later in the afternoon, encouraged me to walk a bit faster, so I was going at 1 mile in 15 minutes. Even so, I don't think I walked off my creme egg. Alas, Little Starlet is off school sick (stinky cold reprised) and Hubby has flown to Baltimore on a business trip till Thursday; so my well-laid plans to do 45 minutes of exercise every day this week (in accordance with the instructions in "Grow Younger Next Year") will no doubt fail dismally.
But are we down hearted? Well, yes actually.
Today is a case in point. Here's what I've consumed today:
Rice chex for breakfast;
coffee and scone for mid-morning snackerel;
butternut squash soup, french stick and blue cheese for lunch;
tortilla chips and melted cheese (aka nachos) for mid-afternoon snackerel;
pan-seared tuna with mashed potatoes and cauliflower, followed by homemade apple and blackberry crumble with custard for dinner;
Cadbury's creme egg to celebrate the children going to bed.
Not exactly low calorie.
I did go for a three mile walk this morning along the Baylands. By the time I was half way through it had started to rain. That, combined with the biting cold that lead to actual hail stones later in the afternoon, encouraged me to walk a bit faster, so I was going at 1 mile in 15 minutes. Even so, I don't think I walked off my creme egg. Alas, Little Starlet is off school sick (stinky cold reprised) and Hubby has flown to Baltimore on a business trip till Thursday; so my well-laid plans to do 45 minutes of exercise every day this week (in accordance with the instructions in "Grow Younger Next Year") will no doubt fail dismally.
But are we down hearted? Well, yes actually.
OEM is Back...
...and so are the four pounds lost since January.
Time to start again.
New regime. I have been to the swimming pool after dropping Notsosmall at school and swam up and down it ten times. This was five more than my target (I thought I'd start small) but actually it was quite agreeable so I kept going. I will go again.
The diet resumes today likewise. Will report back later on consumption.
Time to start again.
New regime. I have been to the swimming pool after dropping Notsosmall at school and swam up and down it ten times. This was five more than my target (I thought I'd start small) but actually it was quite agreeable so I kept going. I will go again.
The diet resumes today likewise. Will report back later on consumption.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Exercise and Doughnuts
I'm finally over my cold, but now my foot is hurting. I went to my Scottish Country Dance class on Wednesday and was limping by the end. Today I did half my usual walk - so three miles instead of six - which was fine until just the end. I have good intentions to increase my amount of exercise, but having a dodgy foot won't help. This evening I am going to another dance class, but I expect I shall end up walking instead of actually dancing. I'm taking Deep Thought with me. It is a special class where the teacher is offering to teach some of the local youth dancers the dances which are on the program for the forthcoming Children's Ball. They could do with the extra practice, so I'm keen to take her.
I also have to confess to having eaten three doughnuts this week. I did balance that today with a bowl of soup for lunch, but I can't help thinking that one doughnut equals several sandwiches, and that might have been the healthier option.
I also have to confess to having eaten three doughnuts this week. I did balance that today with a bowl of soup for lunch, but I can't help thinking that one doughnut equals several sandwiches, and that might have been the healthier option.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Wednesday Weigh In - Dr Mom
Ok, it is actually a Thursday weigh-in, because I forgot yesterday. 155 lbs.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Rain is Bad for Your Diet
There's something about rain that makes me want to eat. I guess it's pure comfort eating. It rained a lot today. I've eaten another almond croissant today, at a business meeting in the Coupa Cafe this morning. Breakfast was modest rice chex and lunch was modest carrot and ginger soup and a pate sandwich with bread made of old ropes.
My impulse purchase of the day, at Whole Foods, was a pot of strips of fresh coconut. I have no idea what I'll do with them, but seeing coconut reminded me of the times when I was a child and we would have a whole coconut that my dad would attack with a hammer. It's funny dry stuff when you start to eat it.
My impulse purchase of the day, at Whole Foods, was a pot of strips of fresh coconut. I have no idea what I'll do with them, but seeing coconut reminded me of the times when I was a child and we would have a whole coconut that my dad would attack with a hammer. It's funny dry stuff when you start to eat it.
Monday, March 1, 2010
More or Less Better, No Excuses Remaining
I've just finished eating a Cadbury's Creme Egg. I know I shouldn't but somehow I just don't care. I had Cheerios for breakfast and a Caesar salad for lunch; but then I got hungry and ended up eating an almond croissant with a latte in the afternoon.
I expect to be well enough to go to dance class this week, and I've arranged to go for a walk with a friend on Friday morning; so I've got some exercise in the offing this week after doing nothing at all last week. I'm finally sleeping a bit better so I don't feel so limp and washed out.
It's funny how we all swing back and forth between being "good" (i.e. depriving ourselves of the good things in life, like Cadbury's Creme Eggs) and wolfing down as much "bad" stuff as we can find. It's a disease called Lack of Willpower. I went to the grocery store and deliberately didn't buy any treat food except for Skinny Cow popsicles (which are really for Deep Thought - I don't like them). No cakes, no biscuits, no chocolate, no crisps, not even any unusual crackers. I figure that if I can resist buying them, then I'm less likely to eat them. Not buying them at the grocery store won't, of course, prevent me succumbing at a coffee shop, but should make the overall consumption fall. It's also a good thing for Deep Thought to have less sweet stuff in the house. When you're a 10 year old diabetic, it can be hard to resist.
I expect to be well enough to go to dance class this week, and I've arranged to go for a walk with a friend on Friday morning; so I've got some exercise in the offing this week after doing nothing at all last week. I'm finally sleeping a bit better so I don't feel so limp and washed out.
It's funny how we all swing back and forth between being "good" (i.e. depriving ourselves of the good things in life, like Cadbury's Creme Eggs) and wolfing down as much "bad" stuff as we can find. It's a disease called Lack of Willpower. I went to the grocery store and deliberately didn't buy any treat food except for Skinny Cow popsicles (which are really for Deep Thought - I don't like them). No cakes, no biscuits, no chocolate, no crisps, not even any unusual crackers. I figure that if I can resist buying them, then I'm less likely to eat them. Not buying them at the grocery store won't, of course, prevent me succumbing at a coffee shop, but should make the overall consumption fall. It's also a good thing for Deep Thought to have less sweet stuff in the house. When you're a 10 year old diabetic, it can be hard to resist.
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