Morning of Day 27, Week 4 is nearly done. My lady time is finally ending and I can get back to working harder instead of being in pamper mode. I don't expect to have lost much at all this week, if anything, just because of all the water retention. After the week ends, I will start weighing on my new scale. It doesn't want to register water weight or other specialty data yet, for some reason, but it will weigh my total body weight. It's just slightly different than my old scale measures, and I wanted some consistency through this month before I started Month 2.
Starting Month 2.... I don't think I've adopted an eating plan for so long in the past. It's not been super easy, I've gone through nearly all my food stamp allowance this month. Luckily I get cash assistance as well at the start of the month, so that will help be for a couple weeks' worth of groceries until my SNAP refills. I'll be able to pay my sister to start on my new apron, if she is still interested in making me one. I plan to reward myself with a new coffee grinder, as well. I've seen one made by Kitchen Aid that looks good with replaceable blade cup.
I'm trying to hold off on new pants until I absolutely need them, but I might have to buckle down and buy a pair next month. I'm constantly pulling my current pants up, especially climbing out of cars. I get out of a car and next thing I know I'm flashing panties at the driver. I'm hoping I'll be able to fit into my skinny jeans soon, but I'll need at least one more pair of pants besides that one. (I'm currently surviving with one pair.. torture come laundry day.)
I still have lazy days where I just don't want to cook my veggies and salad never really appeals to me. I need to figure out how to get around that hang-up. It's usually worth the effort to cook a veggie side or two, and having a lot of leftovers does help. But some days I just want my meals served to me on a platter by a hot bunny-chick in a maid outfit.
I've gotten used to brewing a lighter coffee. I even liked what dad brewed this morning during my visit- and he usually makes a weak pot. My coffee beans are starting to last longer, and I'm considering storing them in a more air tight container. I have a coffee storage jar that only needs to be washed and it's ready to go. Just a matter of taking it home with me from mom's house.
I've gotten to love my morning butter coffee so much, I don't even think twice before adding a couple tablespoons to my coffee when I'm visiting my parents. Dad hasn't seen yet, but mom is somewhat familiar with the Wild Diet through MDIBTYD on TV.
Today I want to spend time working on more Buddhas so I can list them, and maybe put up an option for a custom version. When I have a bit more cash, I'll have to stop at the craft store for embellishments. I also want to make an extra one to donate to the mindfulness center, should I ever stop in. I'm keeping Buddha #1 for at home, though. I'll just have to keep him away from the kitty.
I have leftover steak waiting for dinner. I plan on roasting some carrot and parsnip, or maybe sauteing them in butter with some thinly sliced fennel, for a side dish.
Oh, speaking of dinner, last night I had some boneless ribs at mom's with sauerkraut, homemade coleslaw with apples and almonds added, 2 small chocolate, bacon, and chocolate chip cookies, and 2 green apples. The cookies were a splurge, and when I woke in the middle of the night, I considered stealing a couple more. But I remembered they weren't a spectacular cookie, so I didn't indulge and just went back to sleep. Eating while at mom's just gets easier and easier, with less and less mindless grazing. I'm happy, mom's happy... though her meat isn't always safe if I decide to break my fast before dinner. Mmm, meat. :P
Here's to a productive day, with a nommy steak dinner waiting at the end of it.
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