Body Image

"I never meant to transfer any negative body image issues to you, but..."


I don't mind if you chew it up completely!

Do we need to talk about it?

I mentioned a few days back that I was thinking of doing South Beach. The first phase is very much like Atkins, in that you are very low carb, which means high protein...which for me, means constipation. Yes, it's a condition that sometimes needs to be addressed. Even if you are squeamish discussing it, you need to know that everything is "moving along" correctly. Be honest with yourself. If you aren't going to the bathroom as you should, you will be uncomfortable and unhealthy. Do what you know works. Don't do high protein if fruits, veggies and peanuts keep you regular. Eat your FIBER! Drink LOTS of water. Get some exercise. Usually there is no need to take laxatives. Take care of yourself in a natural and healthy way.

Well, that's my rant for today. Take care and enjoy your week!

When the weekend catches up with you...

If the holiday weekend was your excuse to overindulge, and the skinny jeans just are too, too tight. Take down your pony tail and use the elastic as an extension. Sometimes it's the little things that help.

Shucks, I'll take all the help I can get. Enjoy the weekend and keep plenty of hair elastics with you.

Worst Drinks in America

My husband sent me this link from MSN and I have to admit that I have had several of the beverages on this list. I do want you to click on the article, but I wanted to go ahead and post the worst offender.

1. WORST DRINK IN AMERICA

Baskin-Robbins Large Chocolate Oreo Shake

• 2,600 calories
• 135 g fat (59 g saturated fat, 2.5 g trans fat)
• 263 g sugars
• 1,700 mg sodium

Is this the worst drink on the planet? All signs point to yes. First off, it has an ingredient list that reads like an organic chemistry final. Those 70-plus ingredients conspire to pack this shake with more sugar than 29 Fudgsicles, as much fat as a stick and a half of butter, and more calories than 48 actual Oreos. Oh, it also has 3 days’ worth of saturated fat and, most bizarre of all, as much salt as you’ll find in 9 bags of Lay’s Classic potato chips. Need more proof? Let’s hope not.

It seems like, as a nation as a whole, we have gotten quite complacent. Don't let it happen to you. I have seen myself gradually convincing myself that a soda here and there won't hurt, but that's not true. It will hurt and I'm going back to completely sugarless. It was easy. As far as "dieting", I am starting my South Beach Phase One today. The first phase is only two weeks, so that should put me in a good place for my wellness appointment on the 22nd.

Well, that's all for now. Be sure and visit the blog of my kitten, Amos, and mark it as a favorite or become a follower. I wanted to share pictures of him with you, but didn't want you to have to see them here. It will always be kid friendly, so don't be concerned about that.

Take care, and watch what beverages you are drinking!

Let's make a salad

Ok, y'all, before everyone gets hyper because this is iceberg lettuce, let me clue you in to the fact that the hubby and I are on a very good vitamin program and what vitamins I lose out due to the lettuce I make up for with vitamin therapy.

That being said, this is usually what I use for our salad. It's a good way to get lots of fiber into our diet. I know I always make the salads too large (we get all of our fruit and veggie servings for the day in one bowl), but it is so tasty this way.


We usually do add a spiced up olive oil and vinegar dressing and some whole grain crackers.

I am going to break bad and have regular buns with our extra lean hamburger patties Saturday and I'm going to put full fat cheese on them AND have potato chips.

So that's my treat for Independence Day. Hamburgers, chips, melon chunks and grape juice spritzers.

Hope everyone has a great weekend and if this weekend is Independence Day for you, stop and think of everyone involved, past and present, in making this such a great holiday. If it's not a special weekend in your part of the world, enjoy your weekend and stay healthy!