Confessions of a failed dieter

Okay...  I really didn't do that bad on my diet today.  My confession comes from the fact that I was supposed to start a three day metabolism boosting diet plan today (actually, earlier this week... but at this point .. today).

The wake up drink of water and lemon juice was no problem.

Breakfast of eggs and oatmeal... was adjusted a bit to allow for Vitalicious muffin top instead of the oatmeal.

Lunch was a salad made with 1/2 tsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar.  Okay.. screeching halt right there.   I made it.  I ate it.  I refuse to ever eat it again.  I hate apple cider vinegar.

I was supposed to have a concoction of apple cider vinegar and water mixed together before dinner.  NOPE.. that didn't happen.. I switched to lemon and water again.

And I was supposed to have fish, etc for dinner.   I had pasta.  Ah well.. here's what I've come to realize.

I am better off eating my normal "dieting" food and staying away from plans that insist I consume stuff that I typically wouldn't. Clearly, that way lies madness.

The three day metabolism boosting diet is officially kicked to the curb.

Tasted Crow lately?

Homeowners Association OKs Peace Wreath - AOL News

Mary, from the journal Just Mary brought to my attention this morning that the HOA board backed down on their demand that the Peace Wreath be brought down.

I am pleased to hear that there was so much positive response to this situation that the board reversed it's decision.

As a spouse of a military member, I'm gonna let you all in on a little secret.  We pray for peace all the time.  Since 1985 our Christmas cards have always centered on the theme of "Peace."  Being in the military does not mean that we don't want peace.  It merely means that he believes strongly enough in what this country stands for that he is willing to defend it....and you... and me.  He does what he does for us.  How in all of that, can a wish for peace be seen as an "anti-military" message?  It's most definitely an anti-war message because the opposite of war is peace. But where the military men and women are concerned, they have my support.... and my wishes for peace. 'nough said.

And Thanks Mary.. for sending me the note alerting me to the new article :)   YOU ROCK!

 

 

Holiday Spirit out of the Subdivision NOW!

Subdivision Bans Wreath With Peace Sign - AOL News

 

 

This tidbit out on AOL sort of amazed me.  Not really, because we have all gotten to that "hypersensitive" state with regard to how easily we can find something to be offended by... and yet...   still amazing.

The part of the story that really stood out for me however is how the President of the Co-op FIRED the board members that would not rule against the resident that had up the Peace sign wreath.   I have to LMAO at the thought that here is someone with the power to fire those that disagree with him and hire some that will agree with him.

Too much!!

Shaking off the glut and getting back to action

It's been a long weekend.  The damage has been recorded.  This morning I weighed in at 220.8.  This year I am trying a new approach to getting back where I started.  I am using a 3 day Metabolism boosting diet plan. It was in the Woman's World Nov. 14 issue

This is a 3 day diet in which you can drop 5,6, even 7 lbs.

It's based on 9 amazing metabolism boosting foods.

1. eggs 2. salsa 3. coffee 4. steel cut oats  5. coconut oil  6. cinnamon 7. Apple cider vinegar 8. Salmon and tuna  9. nuts

 

For three days you eat the following meals

upon rising: 8 ounces water mixed with 2 tsp. lemon juice or apple cider vinegar

Breakfast: 1 egg plus 3 egg whites cooked in 1/2 tsp. extra virgin coconut oil

2 Tbsp. spicy salsa

3/4 cup steel-cut oats, 1/2 tsp maple syrup, dash cinnamon

Coffee break: 8 ounces skim latte or warm fat-free milk, dash cinnamon

1 small apple

Lunch: 3 cups mixed salad (greens, bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, parsley)

3 ounces chicken breast or tuna

1/2 tsp olive oil, apple cider vinegar and seasoning to taste

Snack: 8 ounces Spicy V8 juice or low-sodium tomato juice with 3 shakes Tabasco

1 stalk celery

pre dinner: 8 ounces water mixed with 2 tsp apple cider vinegar

Dinner: 4 ounces salmon or tuna, 1 tbs. spice rub

2 cups broccoli or green beans, 1/2 tsp coconut oil

1/2 cup brown rice or small sweet potato

Snack: 6 almonds or walnut halves

 

After the third day, you can move on to your regular diet or continue this diet, but you need to add at least another 200 calories a day AND a multivitamin.

 

Kim and Kendra are back to school today.  I had to use a bit of "tough love" on Kendra to get her out of bed and out the door.  Her boyfriend that she left behind in Germany officially broke her heart this weekend in his blog on myspace.  Kind of a "chicken shit" way to deal with it if you ask me.  Even a private e-mail first would have been better than to have to read about his infidelity on his blog.  She cried most of last night and tried to use the lack of sleep as an excuse to stay home.  But she's already missed 10 days of school, so I just don't feel I can allow her that luxury.  I'm sure I'll be branded an "uncaring" mother later. Such is life.  I hate having to be the adult. LOL

 

3 Week Countdown

Paul leaves today to go back to the Fort.  He still has three weeks before he returns home for the Christmas holidays.  Which means I have three weeks to really focus on my program and make some progress.  I am still caught up with the "same ol', same ol'"

Gaining and losing the same 7-10 lbs from week to week.  UGH.. I can't believe I spent the whole of Autumn doing this same 7-10 lbs.

Oreo Turkeys

We have a tradition at our house of making Oreo Turkeys for an appetizer.  This is what the final product should look like.

The items you need to make these are: Chocolate frosting, candy corn, malted balls, oreos, red hot candies.

To put them together you split the oreo, trying to keep the frosting on one side. Then "glue" the malt ball to the plain oreo side with frosting. Add Candy Corn to the frosted side to creat the feathers. Glue that cookie to the maltball with frosting.  Finally, put a bit of frosting on top of the malt ball and add the red hot candy.

Dinner was good yesterday. Too good.   The turkey ended up a little dry, but otherwise good food.

 

The Day before Thanksgiving

Twas the morning before Thanksgiving, And all through the house

Moving boxes were opened,And items scattered about!

The uniforms were hung in the closets with care

In hopes that Daddy soon would be there.

The teens were still sleeping, all snug in their beds,

While visions of the feast danced in their heads;

And mommy was frustrated,  wanting to nap,

But the boxes were open, the house looked like crap!,

When suddenly Mommy got inspiration so clever,

She sprang from her chair to take up the endeavor.

Around her bedroom she flew like a flash,

Tucked stuff under the bed, found places to stash.

The house started looking like it was ready to show

Gave Mommy the hope she could finally slow,

When, what to her wondering eyes should appear,

But her three errant children, ready to steer,

Mommy back to the bedroom for a nap so quick,

She thought it must be something they saw on Nick.

But she's learned to not look a gift horse in the mouth,

And grateful for help, she rested while they worked the house;

"Now, Kimmy! now, Mac! lets get fixin'!

this house up and do it so quickly!"

Kendra pointed to the kitchen, the dining room, the hall!

"Now get going and finish it all!"

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,

When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky,

So through the house the teens flew,

With buckets, brooms, dustpan, and elbow grease, too.

And then, Mommy  heard in the house

The arrival and greetings of her much loved spouse.

As she jumped from her bed and ran down the hall ,

Into the living room, and the arms of her Paul .

He was dressed all in camoflauge, from his head to his boots,

And his uniform was covered with grass and roots;

A rucksack of clothes  he had flung on his back,

And he looked like a traveler, who'd finally come back.

His eyes -- how they twinkled! his children so merry!

His kisses, they tasted sweeter than cherries!

The teens were happy, they pranced up and down

Til Daddy looked at the room and started to frown.

He couldn't believe how unkempt the place looked

Turning his head, he gave them a look;

He had the dad face and the children were quelling,

all shook up that their dad was bellowing.

He was happy to be home, but mad at the mess,

And he suggested we all get down to the test;

But wink of his eye and a twist of his head,

Soon gave us to know we had nothing to dread;

He laughed at his joke, but went straight to work,

And with all our help, soon put the house to perk,

And laying his broom finally aside ,

Looked at the spotless house and sighed;

He sat on the couch and gathered us round

Happy to be with the family again.

And we say to our friends, as we settle for Thanksgiving,

"Be thankful for all the blessings you've been given"