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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Things that may you go "Hmmmmm" ....
After my husband asked me to help him shed some unwanted pounds, I stopped serving fattening TV snacks and substituted crisp celery.
While he was unenthusiastically munching on a stalk one night, a commercial caught his attention. As he watched longingly, a woman spread gooey chocolate frosting over a freshly baked cake.
When it was over, my husband turned to me. "Did you ever notice," he asked, "that they never advertise celery on TV?"
=^..^= MOLLY
Original Post by ratinhat88:
How about the women's magazines in the grocery store checkout line, like Family Circle, etc., that say "Lose Weight By Christmas!" or "Walk off the pounds!" and on the cover is a huge slice of decadent chocolate cake that is NOT DIET, but of course you have to read the magazine to find that out.
AAAUUGGGH! I hate that!
=^..^= MOLLY
I mean seriuosly how about bringing in a veggie platter with yogurt dip or a fruit platter or something like that and none of that processed junk food crap...... ggggrrrrrrr!
Needless to say that there is a humongous box of cookies sitting on the table in the lunch room.
I now have a cat-dotted mountain of clothes piled all over our queen-sized bed. I decided to break down and go through ALL of my closets and ALL of my drawers, and make a huge pile on my bed of years' worth of clothes (some work clothes, some play clothes) ... that NO LONGER FIT ME!!! (Yay .... skip about the room around my clothes mountain to the grand annoyance of cats trying to sleep!) Shorts ... skirts ... dresses ... sweaters .... pants... festive undies ... slips .... more shorts ... more tops ... my Goodness! Who knew I was such the clothes horse!!! EEEK! And there are at least THREE sizes of clothes that are now too big for me to wear ... WOOO HOOOO!
So, I've piled them all up, and I've listed them on my local Freecycle. A lovely lady is coming over this evening to take them all off my hands (cat fur and all) -- for her own use, plus to share with her mom, sister, and daughter. She sounded tickled pink over such a fashion bonanza, and I appreciate the chance to bless someone (in this case, several someones) with some really nifty clothes for free. Some, I won't miss ... others, I will. My three closets have now been consolidated down into one ... with only a few selected "oversized" fluffy-comfy sweatshirts and tops. And I now have PLENTY of room in my underwear drawer. And my nifty green dress (still too small for me ... but I will wear her by my birthday in March) now has plenty of room to hang there and inspire me.
I took a friend to the drugstore today so that she could pick up a prescription, and while she was in line I was poking around -- they had plain, solid color sweatshirts on sale. I usually just ignore such things, because I used to be too large for their largest size (3x). Anyway, I dove in and found a bright white sweatshirt in 3x ... for just $3.99. What the heck, I thought, maybe I'll pick it up and wait for it to fit. So I did. And brought it home. And tried it on?
Guess who's wearing a brand new white sweatshirt, size 3x???? 
=^..^= MOLLY
i have a rant. on the activity tab it says that playing board games for an hour burns 100 calories while vigerous sex only burns 76 per hour. what is this!
Original Post by silvraynebow:i have a rant. on the activity tab it says that playing board games for an hour burns 100 calories while vigerous sex only burns 76 per hour. what is this!
A clear sign that whoever set up the calories has a lousy sex life?
(grin)
=^..^= MOLLY
Original Post by mollymouser:Original Post by silvraynebow:i have a rant. on the activity tab it says that playing board games for an hour burns 100 calories while vigerous sex only burns 76 per hour. what is this!
A clear sign that whoever set up the calories has a lousy sex life?
(grin)
=^..^= MOLLY
Well, maybe they have it a little better than we thought. The listings I found show 91 for "passive", 119 for "general" and 137 for "vigorous."
Starbucks - the rant!!! What a diet buster! DH and I were running late Saturday AM and stopped at Starbucks for a quick breakfast on the go. Their muffins are huge and I don't even want to think about the fat and calories. I tried to get something that sounded healthy but it still tasted more like cake than muffin. Thank goodness we were headed to an art festival which included lots of walking and where I was able to get a healthy salad lunch. Still...does their delicious-looking stuff have to be soooo fattening?
The anti-rant...DH had a pumpkin-cheesecake muffin at Starbucks. It was, of course, oversized with a dollop of cheesecake filling baked into it. He said it was good and asked me how they did the filling bit. I explained my theory and also that I have a recipe for a cheesecake brownie that could be adapted to a muffin. He said he'd like it if I made it the way I usually bake things. He meant he wanted me to "healthify" the recipe as I usually do by reducing the fat and sugar, replacing the white flour with whole wheat and adding either flax meal or wheat bran! He noticed that I try to make things healthier and he prefers the lighter tastes! That made me feel really proud and happy.
Jane
Goooooood morning, fellow ranters and rantees!
I'm zooming out the door this morning to go volunteer at our local, no-kill animal shelter, and popped in for a quick rant.
Why is it that cats ignore you for MOST of the day, but when you're rushing around trying to get showered, dressed, makeupped, etc.... they suddenly swarm all over you like busy bees?
=^..^= MOLLY
Mini Rant # 2 -
3. Really? It doesn't look like it.
HAH. I've had that.
And honestly, when they go 2/3 cups of chicken has so and so calories, I don't exactly extract the chicken from my salads and measure. D< Bring on the law ! XD
Congrats on the weight loss though, wish me luck too ! Most of my clothes are all too SMALL for me now, but I refuse to buy bigger ones. I'm just going to have diet and work out until they fit me again. *fingers crossed!*
My Diet Rant would be quite silly, but honestly, why DO we see adverts shoving tons of fattening foods into our faces while the next one goes LOSE WEIGHT NOW, BLAH BLAH BLAH. [you can ignore this one]
Oooo I know this !
It's because cats feel threatened when you're paying attention to them, applying to cats you haven't known for a long time, that is. It's in their nature. But when you're busy and not really showering them with love and affection, they watch you until they feel you wouldn't hurt them or something.
x_x;; Hope you get me.
Molly I could just see those kitties, all around you, in the way, underfoot. It made me think of the "Dog Diary" and "Cat Diary" ... one of the funniest things EVER ... and so true if you think about the nature of these two animals. I'm sure this is a repeat for most, but it is funny every time. When you think about it, it IS the mindset of the cat. (I know this but man do I love 'em!!)
(When you get to the assassination attempt, you'll know what I was imagining from Molly's post!)
The Dog's Diary:8:00 am - Dog food! Oh Boy! My favorite thing!
9:30 am- A car ride! Oh Boy! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! Oh Boy! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! Oh Boy! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Milk bones! Oh Boy! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Play in the yard! Oh Boy! My favorite thing!
2:15 pm – Bath. Bummer.
2:30 pm - Wagged my tail! Oh Boy! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm – A nap! Oh Boy! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Dinner! Oh Boy! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! Oh Boy! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! Oh Boy! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! Oh Boy! My favorite thing!
The Cat's Diary:
Day 983 of my captivity.
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.
They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.
Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates my capabilities. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am.
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of "allergies." I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.
Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow, but at the top of the stairs.
I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released, and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.
The bird must be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe ... for now.
My diet rant - how come one "treat" to "reward" myself for being good turns into being off the wagon for days on end????
Original Post by amy_blue:
stellajo - I've not seen this before and I LOVE it!! So true!! (I have both cats and dogs.)
My diet rant - how come one "treat" to "reward" myself for being good turns into being off the wagon for days on end????
My treats are never food .... I think my preference right now is for new clothes or my nifty new purple-and-lime-green bike! (Did I mention my pink bike helment and my aqua bike gloves?)
Or, if it is food -- it's something healthy, just pricier than I would usually buy for "everyday" dining ... (asparagus, caviar, sushi-grade yellowfin tuna, ostrich filets, going out for grilled salmon...)
Or travel ... DH is taking me to the coast for 3 days in Carmel the first week of December (happy sigh!) Hey!!! We need some volunteers to keep this rant thread going when I'm on vacation!
=^..^= MOLLY
Stellajo - That was hilarious - I never saw that one before!
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