Thursday, January 10, 2013

New Year, New Diet

In accord- ance with years past, the New Year has found me cleaning up my eating habits. It's been a full ten days of eating salads, veggies, fruits, and meats along with at least 8 cups of water. I haven't quite given up my couple cups of coffee each day. I intended to but found myself stressed out and decided that if coffee helped, it was better than chowing down on cookies or stuffing myself with Doritos. I will, however, admit to eating that piece of chocolate pecan pie so kindly brought to me by Rocky's dad a few days ago. I did feel just a tad guilty, but I was ever so well behaved when we had brownies and ice cream for Joe's birthday. I ate an apple instead.
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  1. Wanda10:43 PM, January 10, 2013

    If you don't give in once in a while...it easy to fall off the wagon, and stay off. I would have enjoyed that piece of pie.

    I need to send an electric blanket we are not using because it too small for our bed to our friend in Texas who is freezing. So today I made Zucchini Bread and Apricot Scones to send along with the blanket. I will break down and have a scone soon.

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    1. Martha7:33 AM, January 11, 2013

      I suppose if I can learn how to give in once in a while without falling off headlong, I will be alright. Perhaps the trick, Wanda, is to keep a good supply of apples and clementines, at least until the strawberries show up.

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  2. Stacy11:28 PM, January 10, 2013

    I would never say no to occasional chocolate. I am not convinced it is all that bad for you. And pecans are not, either.

    I applaud you on eating THAT many peppers at once! I'm only partially partial to peppers, myself. ;)

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    1. Martha7:31 AM, January 11, 2013

      Stacy, those little sweet pepper that come in bags are wonderful! Even Sofie (the dog) loves them.

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    2. Rachel10:58 AM, January 11, 2013

      Mom loves those little sweet peppers too. I know because I buy them too.

      Good for you on being disciplined. I need to do better too.

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    3. Rachel11:00 AM, January 11, 2013

      Too, too, too. I guess I should proofread before I hit publish.

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  3. judi/Gmj12:14 AM, January 11, 2013

    :) sounds rather like your "early spring diet too.
    Mister McGregor would be proud of you.

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    1. Martha7:31 AM, January 11, 2013

      Mr. McGregor taught me well to eat my vegetables. He would be proud. :)

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  4. Linda9:52 AM, January 11, 2013

    Good job, Martha...
    Why is dieting so hard???
    Especially for women???
    My weakness is potatoes...love them..
    I could eat NOTHING...BUT potatoes...haha..

    You will have to let us know how much you lose...I have returned to my Fitness and back on "Lose It" site...posting my food and exercise...it helps me keep track of things..
    Heck....I would be pleased with 5 lbs!!!!

    Enjoy this wet, warm Spring day!!!

    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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    1. Martha1:30 PM, January 11, 2013

      Dieting is so hard because we love chocolate so much. :0)

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  5. kc bob10:29 AM, January 11, 2013

    Kudos to you Martha! I agree with Martha's comment. Balance is so needed in dieting and other things in life.

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    1. Martha1:31 PM, January 11, 2013

      Balance, yes. That is what makes it okay for me to sit down and relax with that cup of coffee and NO piece of coffee cake.

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  6. Betsy Brock2:55 PM, January 11, 2013

    Good for you! Do you feel better?
    Yes, we love chocolate....way too much! ha.

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  7. kristina10:52 AM, January 12, 2013

    I am not a good dieter. I am copying you sorta, I have been drinking lots of water and only 2 cups of coffee a day. I feel good about that.

    But on purpose I eat sweets twice a day- I figure a small portion twice a day is better than feeling like I blew it anyway I might as well have one more... and one more...etc.

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    1. Martha5:12 PM, January 12, 2013

      It's hard for me to drink water on Saturdays. I get up later, then run out to the bank and grocery store and forget all about getting my fluids. But I am trying.

      Any improvement has to be better than no improvement at all. And drinking m ore water is probably the best place to start. (I sneaked a few MnM's yesterday, but don't tell, okay? :)

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