MOLLY'S DIET RANTS! (ranting, raving, motivating & more)
RANTING BURNS CALORIES!
This is an open, ongoing, support-encourage-motivational-RANTING thread. Feel free to skip to the end, or spend days reading through all of this ...
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I have decided that "Diet" is a 4-letter word.
I find myself muttering and uttering the word around my house these days with loathing and vehemence previously reserved only for comments directed toward liberal politicians. In fact, I seem to be talking to myself a lot more these days .... sort of a running, sarcastic commentary on all the foods I can't eat, or on various other related topics. I wonder if there is a link between calorie-deprivation and Tourettes Syndrome? Grrrrrrrrr.....
I am now on Day 8 of the dreaded D-word. This is already the longest period of time that I have ever successfully remained on a diet. And I seem to be growing grouchier and feistier each day..... at least when I am alone and no one is around to hear my running rants. (My wonderful DH has heard some of my more memorable rants on the subject of broccolli and reports that I am hysterically funny when I am hungry!) I am counting carbs. I am counting calories. I am counting fat grams. Sheesh ... now my math anxiety is about to kick-in!
Mini Rant #1 .... what masochist decided that the serving size of cereal was anything less than 2 cups? Have you ever measured out 2/3 a cup of cereal? Or even a full cup? And placed it in a bowl? Those few little flakes and pieces just sit forlornly at the bottom of the bowl, shivering and lonely, even when we dribble on a few meager droplets of skim milk! Sheesh. Well, I can tell you that there is simply no way that my oversized body is going to be happy with that tiny amount of cereal ... so I have been eating TWO servings for breakfast. SIGH. And while the side of the box says that I can supplement the cereal with some fruit, they probably don't mean eat 45 cherries with your cereal -- much less 1/2 a watermelon, huh?
Mini Rant #2 .... Things NOT to say to someone who has told you that they have just started on a diet:
1.Good, you sure needed it.
2. It's about time.
3. Really? It doesn't look like it.
4. Again? Haven't we heard this before?
5. Gosh, how much weight do you need to lose?
6. What do you weigh? I've always wondered.
7. I never need to diet, I have a fast metabolism.
8. Really? I can eat all I want and never gain weight.
9. Is THAT why you are so grouchy?
10. I sure hope you plan to exercise a lot more.
AAAUGGH! All of these responses are just the thing to make me even grouchier .... so just smile and say something encouraging and supportive, ok? I will let you know how it is going.
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=^..^= Molly
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Itsy-Bitsy, Teeny-Weeny Rantlet ....
I am having corn on the cob for dinner, and for the life of me, I can't figure out where my wonderful DH has hidden those nifty little thingies that you jam into each end of the corn cob so that you can hold your corn without getting all slippery or sticky. (I would've said "all buttery" ... but that is just a reminder that I now eat I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray, and the phrase all 'I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray-y" just doesn't have the same ring to it, does it?)
Seriously, we have at least 4 sets of those thingies, and they seem to have gone completely missing from every drawer in the kitchen. Where on EARTH could he have put them!!!????
(He's off flying fire support missions in southern California, so I don't want to interrupt him over something this silly, ya know?)
=^..^= MOLLY
EDIT: Know where they were!?!? He'd stuck them in the bulletin board in the garage and was using them as GIANT THUMBTACKS!!!! lololololol
The ones that kill me are the foods that contain "approximately 2 1/2 servings.... WTF? is that for the families with 2.1 children????
As for surfing CC for weird food calories, have you checked out the activity counter? Does sitting quietly in church really need it's own catagory? Does it differ that much from sitting watching tv? Surly Catholics with all the sitting, standing and kneeling burn more than those sedentary Methodists...lol and the Pentecostals have to really be feeling the burn with the speaking in tongues and clapping.
Original Post by sweetmamavik:As for surfing CC for weird food calories, have you checked out the activity counter? Does sitting quietly in church really need it's own catagory? Does it differ that much from sitting watching tv? Surly Catholics with all the sitting, standing and kneeling burn more than those sedentary Methodists...lol and the Pentecostals have to really be feeling the burn with the speaking in tongues and clapping.
ROFL!!!
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
(You made me SNORT!)
Seriously, if I raise my hands when I sing, will I burn more calories? What if I brought a tambourine to church? Could I burn the same calories sitting at home watching a service on television? Who measured these calories, anyway? And shouldn't there be separate calorie burning categories for people in the choir? What about the ushers?
(giggle)
=^..^= MOLLY
Rant for today: Why did that red wine taste so good that I drank enough to put my calories over the limit?? Better I should stick with those little, teeny, tiny communion type glasses of wine!!!
Good morning, peeps!
It's a chilly 55 degrees out there this fabulous Friday morning, but it's headed for a high of 85 today... sort of an Indian summer here in central California. I must say that with all the smoke and particles in the air, we've had some breathtakingly (pun intended) gorgeous sunrises and sunsets for the past few days. Still, my asthma and I could do with a little less "breathtaking" and a little more ordinary, ya know?! Anyway, everything is fresh and dew-dappled outside, with the sun gleefully glistening on all that green grass and foliage. We reseeded with perennial rye last weekend, and if I look closely I can see little fuzzy strands of baby grass peaking up here and there. Awwww .... a bouncing baby lawn!
I spoke on the phone with my wonderful DH Ron this morning, calling from smoggy and smoldering sunny San Diego. I don't know which is more impressive (and not impressive in a good way) -- the devastation of so much area by the raging wildfires, or the bureaucratic machine that has arrived to put out the flames! Anyway, he will be flying a reconnaisance mission this afternoon starting around 2pm, and he is glad that he is able to do something to help with what's going on down there. Our local Red Cross held a mini telethon here last night seeking donations of money (first choice) and bedding/non-perishable foods (we're close enough to send trucks to help fire victims) .... and the local Red Cross director reminded us that their needs were "great." I thought it was a good reminder to go online or call the Red Cross and make a tax-deductible donation.
I've already done my household chores for the day (fed the dogs, watered the dogs, walked the dogs, fed the cats, watered the cats, scooped the cat boxes, made the bed, tidied the kitchen, emptied the trash, washed-dried-folded-put away ALL the laundry, paid the bills) -- so I get to go out and "play" today! I spent a lot of time online last night reading up on Shiritake Noodles, so I am off today in a quest to find them. I thought I'd try Trader Joes and Whole Foods first, if not, then I will be more adventurous and will try one of our many local asian grocery stores. If I find them, I will be sure and post ALL about them, fair enough? (My plan is to make homemade chicken noodle soup with them .... yum yum yum!) And I might pick up some sushi-grade fresh yellowfin tuna at Whole Foods for a wonderful sashimi poke (Hawaiian raw fish salad) .... oh yum yum yum yum.
The gardeners are here and making LOTS of noise outside, so I must go and calm the persistent yap-yap-yap-yapping of our two little doglets, Minnie and Corey. Though, from the sounds of things, it is JUST Minnie barking the alarm. (She likes to make sure I know that there are men with lawnmower monsters RIGHT OUT FRONT! Danger! Danger! Danger!) hee hee hee. She feels the same way about the vacuum monster. Then again, so do I!
Have a fabulous fall, healthy-eating Friday!
=^..^= MOLLY
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Original Post by krismasself:
Well, I've heard/read about how marvelous oatmeal is, and I really like it, plain or dressed up. BUT, instead of filling me up, oatmeal always makes me hungier sooner! What's with that?
Hey, that happens to me, too! Maybe we have some sort of weird Oatmeal Tolerance Syndrome, or something? I still have it once in a while, but usually opt for Kashi Go Lean or just Thomas' Light Multigrain English Muffins.
=^..^= MOLLLLLLLY
Original Post by chris1208:
And let's not forget the poor minister! Every Sunday when my DH, the good reverend, removes his robe he's absolutely drenched!...and we're Presbyterian. Can you imagine the sweat a Baptist must work up?!
Chris, very cool! I didn't know your DH was a Presbyterian minister! PCA or PCUSA? (And can't he just wear shorts under that robe!?)
=^..^= MOLLY
Original Post by krismasself:
Rant for today: Why did that red wine taste so good that I drank enough to put my calories over the limit?? Better I should stick with those little, teeny, tiny communion type glasses of wine!!!
I was always told that if you ate/drank something in church (as in Communion), the calories were magically and mystically blessed away. Apparently, the same rule does not apply at church potlucks, but I remain hopeful.
(grin)
=^..^= MOLLY
(grin)"
What a Blessing that would be for us Methodists, champions of Pot Luck Dinners...LOL!
(And can't he just wear shorts under that robe!?)
AHHH. lol that would kill him! He had a hard time switching to a short sleeve shirt! (too informal) We're PCUSA. My mother is absolutley crazy about the man. She felt so badly for him getting all sweated up that she sewed two vests for him to wear under the robe that have pockets to hold cold packs! (I wonder if the congregants notice that he looks about 40 pounds heavier?) I told him once that he was a 'hot' preacher but he literally is A HOT PREACHER.
Chris, what a very smart mom you have. Cold packs are a great idea. When I served on the altar guild (we're Anglican) we kept carafes of iced water handy for the priests and taped ammonia capsules on the backs of the choir pews in case anyone fainted from the heat (as my daughter did once when she was acolyting!) Ministry is definitely not for the weak!
Sue, I agree about regular "old fashioned" oatmeal...it lasts a couple of hours but not all the way until noon. I bought some Scottish porridge oats, some Irish oatmeal and some pinhead oats at Whole Foods. They all require lots more cooking time but they are also much chewier and have lots more "staying" power. They are all equally delicious to us with some skim milk and brown sugar. Sometimes I add a handful of raisins to the oats as I'm cooking the porridge and, while they add some calories, they also add sweetness and fiber. I've also added chopped apple and cinnamon while the oats are cooking and that's good, too. My cheat is to cook the porridge the night before and, in the AM, zap it in the microwave. In short, the "foreign" oats are worth the trouble. I hope it gets cool enough here soon that a nice bowl of porridge will taste good!
My rant...I can't believe it's come to this...I actually measured out a half cup of white wine and poured it into an oversized wine glass then topped the glass up with club soda. I was a much wilder woman in my youth...and here I am now, being healthy and responsible! (deep sigh)
JJ :-)
Original Post by chris1208:(And can't he just wear shorts under that robe!?)
AHHH. lol that would kill him! He had a hard time switching to a short sleeve shirt! (too informal) We're PCUSA. My mother is absolutley crazy about the man. She felt so badly for him getting all sweated up that she sewed two vests for him to wear under the robe that have pockets to hold cold packs! (I wonder if the congregants notice that he looks about 40 pounds heavier?) I told him once that he was a 'hot' preacher but he literally is A HOT PREACHER.
LOL!!! I met my DH in a PCUSA church, and we got married there, too! (Small world, huh!?)
The cold packs are a great idea!!!
=^..^= MOLLY
Hi :):)
I am a little over a week new to this site and have been getting the hang of the food logs, the activity logs, journals and the forum. I discovered this thread two days ago ... and that is how long it has taken me to read ALL the posts.
THIS is a fantastic place:):)!!! Not only will I be visiting here on a daily basis BUT I also agree with everyone else that I would buy your cookbook and watch your TV show. How great is this place? Well, I am an avid video game player and have not been to my game site these past two days wanting to see what would happen next:):). I have laughed and agreed with you all AND I have enjoyed myself immensely.
I do not presently have any rants -- you all have mentioned the few I would have:):) but I will continue to read and hopefully have something to contribute some day:):).
I congratulate all of you on your achievements. You have given me hope that I, too, can succeed:):)
Wishing everyone a wonderful evening and a happy tomorrow:):)
OK, peeps .... this may be my LAST weigh-in for about two months, since my wonderful DH thinks I might be focusing a weeeeeee bit too much on the scale (I will not obsess, I will not obsess, I will not obsess ....) and it is causing me sporadic fits of angst and anxiety. We both know that I am being very good at getting moderate exercise and in eating a calorie-counted, portion-measured, everything-logged, uber-balanced, veggie overloaded HEALTHY DIET. After all, my recent blood test results are probably the VERY best measure of how the past 10 weeks have gone .... a 40-point drop in blood sugar averages as well as an eye-popping 60-point drop in my cholesterol levels down to the "optimum range!"
Anyway, without further delay, here is my official weigh-in 10-week total for weight LOST: 39.4 POUNDS! Woooo hoooo! Yay!!!! Yippeee!!! Even being as math-challenged as I am, I can figure out that means my average per-week loss is 3.9 pounds .... though I must say that the losses for the past three weeks have slowed considerably from before that. I now seem to be losing a healthy, recommended, long-term sustainable 2 pounds a week or so right now ... which means I might actually be on track for my goal of losing 50 pounds in four months (by Christmas!) Ho ho ho! I can assure you, that would make me JOLLY MOLLY!
So, as of right now, (always subject to change, of course), the plan is for me not to step on the scale again before Christmas unless (1) I end up at a doctor's appoinment (hmmmm.... do I feel a cold coming on?); (2) I simply can't stand it and I sneak a peak once in a while (Shhhh.... don't mention this to my DH) ; or (3) All my clothes fall off from being too big (hopefully not in a public place and not unless I am wearing festive underwear!)
DID I MENTION I'VE LOST NEARLY 40 POUNDS!?!?
=^..^= MOLLY
Original Post by itislucia:Hi :):)
I am a little over a week new to this site and have been getting the hang of the food logs, the activity logs, journals and the forum. I discovered this thread two days ago ... and that is how long it has taken me to read ALL the posts.
Welcome to our cheery little rant thread, itslucia!!! Non-rants are always permitted, since we're just a festive and fun group of friends walking softly and carrying big celery sticks, hee hee hee.
Just so you know, reading rants (and laughing), burns calories -- as does ranting itself, so be sure and log those on your handy activity log. I find that many of the activities that I do on a regular basis RARELY seem to show up on the list of choices .....
* Trip over cat and spill entire bowl of Eggbeaters all over the kitchen floor and one rather wet-and-rumpled kitten. (Including chasing kitten around the house with a damp cloth, trying to keep Eggbeaters off every piece of furniture we own.)
* Spotting, stalking, and triumphant squooshing one really gross, pretty scary, and remarkably fast ceiling-dwelling zippy-fast spider. (Including vacuuming up all that cottage cheese insulation that I managed to knock off the ceiling and onto the carpeting while swinging at that darn spider with a broom!)
* Dropping one round, bouncy-rolling pearl earring out of my ear onto the kitchen tile, and hearing it go skittering off SOMEWHERE. (Includes crawling around on my hands and knees and peering timidly under the refrigerator and realizing THAT is where the cats stash all their toys ... as well as cleaning up of the impressive dust bunny colony that had formed under the refigerator.) (I found one of the kittens playing with the earring TWO DAYS LATER! AARGH! No wonder I couldn't find it!)
* Stubbing big toe on a dog toy, and spending a good five minutes hopping around in pain like some sort of ginormous, oversized flamingo on steroids, complete with flapping of arms (for that ever-so-important full-body workout!)
* Patiently (at first) discussing (arguing) on the phone with some idiot (government employee) about some error (theirs, not mine) resulting in a minor-crisis in my home (broken water main out front, military forgot to pay my DH, garbage men just ran over my mailbox) ... then stomping around the house, muttering, at being forced to deal with said idiots.
WHAT ACTIVITIES OF YOURS NEED TO BE ADDED TO THE ACTIVITY LOG, PEEPS?
=^..^= MOLLY
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