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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Reason: Removed sticky 9/12, had been up since 9/4
In the past, I have had a difficult time with this time of year. I tend to get very Scrooge-like. This year, I am determined to have fun and enjoy it, in spite of everything (weird family, overly materialistic emphasis, diet land mines, whatever). So, in that spirit, I found an old email that my husband (ex-Marine vietnam vet) sent me some years ago to cheer me up.
Army Christmas Operations Order 00-5689:
Subject: Christmas
1. An official visit by MG Santa (NMI) Claus is expected at this headquarters 25 December 2007. The following instructions will be in effect and govern the activities of all personnel during the visit.
a. Not a creature will stir without official permission. This will include indigenous mice. Special stirring permits for necessary administrative actions will be obtained through the C1. Mice stirring permits will be processed through the C2 for proper clearances and obtained through Veterinary Services, ARCENT-KU.
b. Personnel will settle their brains for a long winter nap prior to 2200 hours, 24 December 2007. See MAJ Dickenson for pre-napping medical requirements. See MAJ Adams for napping demonstration. Uniform for the nap will be: Pajamas, cotton, light, drowsing, with kerchief, general purpose, camouflage; and Cap, camouflage w/ear flaps. Equipment should have been drawn from homestation CIF prior to deployment.
c. Personnel will utilize standard Sharq Market sugar plums for visions to dance through their heads. Artificially sweetened plums are authorized for those in the unit weight control program. Specifications for this item will be provided by the servicing dining facility.
d. Stockings, wool, cushion sole, will be hung by the chimney with care. Necessary safety precautions will be taken to avoid fire hazards caused by carelessly hung stockings. ARCENT-KU safety officer will submit stocking hanging plans to this headquarters prior to 0800 hours, 24 December 2007, ATTN: MAJ Salada, for approval.
e. At the first sign of clatter from the lawn, all troops will spring from their beds to evaluate noise and cause. Immediate action will be taken to tear open the shutters and throw open the window sashes. PMO Plan (Saint Nick), Reference LO No. 3, paragraph 6c, this headquarters, 2 February 2006, will be in effect to facilitate shutter tearing and sash throwing. Section OICs will familiarize all personnel with procedures and are responsible for ensuring that no shutters are torn open nor window sashes thrown open prior to start of official clatter. See CPT Donley for hardcopy.
f. Prior to 2400, 24 December 2007, all personnel will be assigned "Wondering Eye" stations. After shutters are thrown open and sashes are torn, these stations will be manned.
g. SSG Bekono will assign one each Sleigh, miniature, M-66, and eight (8) deer, rein, tiny, for use of MG Claus' driver who, in accordance with current directives and other applicable regulations, must have a valid SF56 properly annotated by Driver Testing; be authorized for rooftop parking and be able to shout "On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer and Vixen, up Comet, up Cupid, on Donner and Blitzen".
2. MG Claus will enter quarters through standard chimneys. All units without chimneys will draw Chimney Simulator, M-6, for use during ceremonies. Chimney simulator units will be requested through SPC Oswalt on Job Order Request Form submitted to the Furniture Warehouse prior to 19 December 2007, and issued on DA Form 3161, Request for Issue or Turn-in.
3. Personnel will be rehearsed on shouting "Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night." See LTC Pride for demonstration. This shout will be given on termination of General Claus' visit. Uniformity of shouting is the responsibility of section NCOICs.
/s/
CHRISTOPHER K. RINGLE
Colonel, USA
OIC, Special Services
Distribution:
Everybody Who Still Believes
Very cute Megan, I will be passing that along if its ok with you to my Hubby(Navy retired) and our fellow military friends who would get a chuckle out of that letter.
I finally tried the bulgur today and I must say at first glance I did not think I was going to like it but I tasted it with an open mind and really liked it!!! Thank you to those of you who posted about it.
Oh absolutely, pass it along. I like the thought of stirring mice - does one need a wooden spoon to stir them with?
I have a sarcastic rant: WHY must companies insist on trying to be so sneaky with their labeling - Me, "Ooooh this is only 37 calories! - Wait, for 1/15th of the package? What!? C'mon, everyon eeats at least 3.5 servings!
Fine, I want it so I'll have it, a teeny one serving bit, or I'll save my cals and have more - but now I have to be a rocket scientist to figure out the nutritional value.
Thank goodness for calculators...
OH man...to the clothing rants!......
I get so mad when shopping for clothes with my friends! They are all super skinny and cute of course! and can shop in stores that only charge 15 to 20 bucks for super cute sweater or shirt.....and in my stores...minimum is $40 for a decent looking shirt or sweater that Im only gonna wear for the next 3 months (living in AZ), and anything considered CUTE or TRENDY in plus size is always WAY more expensive...!
also...just because im a big girl doesn't mean i have giant ta-tas, so stop making all the shirts so big up top! =)
Grrr...one more reason to stick with it and get into those cheap stores! My wallet will be thankful!
Good Rant....!
Good Tuesday, everyone!
I have only gone UP in weight twice since I started several weeks ago. Today I am up 1.6# !!!+%^&$*#(@)!!! GRRRRRRRRR! yes, yes, I know I shouldn't weigh myself every day. It's my new vice that I can't seem to shake.
I hope it's either TTOM (irregular now, hard to tell) or the fact that I had higher than usual sodium yesterday........ I am just trying to do lower sodium/more water today.
RANT: Not knowing how to post a link on here!!
Did anyone, or everyone, see this morning's Diane Sawyer interview with the lady who lost over 500 lbs with the help of "facelss stranges on the internet"?? So inspiring, and so well said.
Wouldn't we all like to have a magic window to see Molly and her DH as they enjoy their mini-vacation in Carmel?? No, I don't want to be that kind of peeping Tom...LOL... just want to see the hills, the shops, etc!
That's too funny about your jeans (you know what I mean)! I'm also a "strict during the week, relaxed at the weekend" type of gal and would be running into exactly the same issue if it weren't for (you can hate me now) the fact that my attitude to food has totally changed. I'm just not bothered at the moment. Enjoy my food but am not linked to it in the same way as I was. This all happened along with all my other changes on holiday and I'm determined to hold onto this one! Just as well I'm not stuffing my face as silly season is well and truly underway here, meaning lots of partying, socialising and drinking, blush. So my calorie balance has shifted somewaht, ahem. BUT, I lost half a pound this week - go figure! One more and I'll have lost 3 stone (42 lbs to you), YEAY ME, I'M SO HAPPY!
Caro, no I don't hate you...here's cheers to your success! I'll try and use your success as inspiration and proof that it can be done...even over the holidays!
I just sort of 'ranted' on the over 40 thread about my challenges this Christmas. My minister hubby is invited to sooo many functions, it is mind boggling. I enjoy them for the most part so I feel lucky. There are just a few people who really watch every move I make and they get bothered if I eat carefully. I don't talk about my diet or weight goals because I am at a healthy weight now. (I know that would come across like the 16 year olds on CC who have fits about being a size one instead of a zero!) I would never think of commenting about another woman taking a plateful of unhealthy food but it seems some think it's acceptable to ridicule me for taking a smaller amount of mostly healthy items. They don't know that I struggle too and I'd really prefer to keep it my private matter.
On the other hand, I can remember people saying things that I felt were digs (I suppose they just meant to be funny) about my public eating choices when I was heavier. I suppose there is just always someone who doesn't have very good sense around.
Well, I feel better and by Molly's theory, I should have burned a few ranting calories!
I think the woman with Diane Sawyer was on Oprah's show last week about huge weight loss success. There is another post on this forum which has the link and what Nancy (the woman who lost the weight) says is well worth a listen.
Her comments remind me of a family member with a drinking problem and we all thought, oh ... if only he would stop drinking then everything will be ok. Well, he did stop drinking and the good thing was he no longer drank, and the reality was that his personality was still the same and his problems still existed. Some of us with pounds to lose feel that if only we lost weight everything in our lives would be perfect and then we find it's not so.
I'm not trying to be a "downer" just trying to focus on the healthy aspect of losing weight and not hoping for it to totally change my life.
Caro- I'm trying to achieve that different attitude - Good for you! (I love the British spellings & wordings, by the way! - How great to make friends across an ocean!)
Chris - My FIL was a minister, and my MIL felt the eyes on her constantly, much to her chagrin. I'm feeling it, too, for a different reason - everybody knows about my heart issues, and though they are being supportive, I will not be seen making unhealthy choices for fear of the ensuing gossip. Of course, that's helpful in the long run, I just wish I didn't feel like people would talk behind my back....Is that a rant? Did I just use calories?? :)
That's a good rant. How dare people make comments on our food choices? I think it's very rude, actually. You have to justify making HEALTHY choices? Excuse me? I guess one answer would be (I've moved on from my initial response, given your husband is a minister!) "I prefer the healthy options". Grrrr! Congrats on being a weight you're happy with, by the way - way to go!
Caro
I can relate to thinking THIN meant happiness! My brain used to try to play that trick on me, too. And each time I lost 80 pounds or so, my life got Worse, rather than better. I was thin, but my brain was still loaded with Fat!! Now my goal is to like myself and be healthier.
As for the food pushers in our lives, they are everywhere! I've learned thru much repitition, that the only response to make is "No thank you" I don't find it necessary to justify their remarks.
Thanks, Caro. I still have 5 to go but I am pretty comfortable ...as long as bathing suits aren't involved! lol. I've also discovered, like in many other things, there is no end point. There is a goal weight but just as getting there is a bumpy path, staying 'about' there will be too. I think accepting that is part of accepting that everything won't suddenly be wonderful in our lives if we would just loose the extra weight. It's just one less thing as Forest Gump would say. I think loosing the weight in a reasonable manner does make it easier to keep our eyes open once we get there (I'm supposing here).
I think Sue is right about food pushers: Short and Sweet, "No thank you", and then, "How about those gas prices?!" or insert any non-food/diet related topic. Much better than my decidedly poor first choice of "mind your own ____ business!" You can see my DH took a heck of gamble on me!
Sue-Loved your comment about your brain still being filled with fat!
yeah, it's hard not to say, "When I lose the weight, I will ____________" or "when I lose the weight, _________ will be better." It's kind of like people who have plastic surgery and think the world will be a happier place for them because of it. And then they find out it isn't so much different.
BUT, when I lose the weight, some things will be different and better, such as:
-sitting in a booth at a restaurant, sitting in an airplane or theater seat, going through a turnstile, navigating through any crowded place, getting weighed at the doctor's office, looking in the mirror
- going up stairs, playing tennis, walking or running, all other activities!
Here's to healthy food choices today, and nobody bugging us about them!
Now, there wasn't a rant there, was there? Drat, no calories burned!
Caro
Anyway, an anti-rant, and hopefully this isn't too much information. Since I am a woman of a certain age - the hormones are certainly interesting at times. After months of not having them, I've now had hot flashes the last three times I've gone to the gym, as soon as I start with the weights. Nothing major, just sort of annoying, but what was really funny last time was the reaction of the young man close to me as I started waving my hands in front of my face fanning myself trying to cool off. I had to reassure him that all was OK, just a hot flash. Ha ha, he backed off so quick! Nothing like striking fear into the hunky musclemen!
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