Archive for January, 2008

Hostess love affair

Posted January 31, 2008 * Comments(6)

I’m starting to seem like a walking food advertisement but I have some good finds that I want to share with you. Hope you don’t mind! Now Swizzle knows about my ongoing love affair with Hostess but yesterday my taste buds met the acquaintance of Hostess 100 Calorie Banana Streusel Muffins. OMG. They taste like mini banana breads…!!!

Now, I have an a question for you based on a conversation with one of my friends at work. He said “why do you drink so much water?” I said “I dunno, it’s good for you and that’s what WW says I’m supposed to do”. He said “but WHO came up with standard of 8 - 8 oz glasses of water”. “I dunno”.

So yesterday, I did some poking around on the internet and didn’t really find much of an answer. I did find an interesting article about getting water from other sources, likes fruits and even your coffee (gasp). But WHY WHY WHY am I supposed to drink the recommended 8? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not changing a darn thing because once I doubled up on my water intake I started to pee A LOT but also began losing weight..three count them, three weeks in a row. If it ain’t broke…. I also think, what’s it gonna hurt? Even if I don’t know the reasons why, it’s not bad and I do need some hydration so… I’m still doing my 8 gulps…

This morning I heard a report about bottled vs. tap. It was something like what was found in this article. Summed up, reports are that bottled is badder and tap is gooder. Mainly because one (tap) is regulated by EPA and they have higher standards of testing than the FDA (which regulates bottled water). I’m not real worried. I’m gonna continue to chug, chug, chug. I might be a little concerned if I could see the swimmers in the bottle. What do ya’ll think?

ps. Still no takers on the de-decorating of the tree eh?

Fruitabu…

Posted January 30, 2008 * Comments(4)

I have a confession. Downing my H2O is not my only struggle. Fruit and veggies are too! Especially in the winter because everything is out of season. I can’t WAIT for some watermelon!!

The other day at the grocery store I picked up impulse buy this fruit snack that was in the checkout aisle (next to all the candy). I’m always looking for new healthier treats when I’m feeling “snacky” so I opted to try them. They’re called Fruitabu (two dots belong over the u) and they are organic smooshed fruit. I was surprised that they actually taste very, very good.

I entered the points in Roni’s calculator and for two they came to 1.2 pts (40 calories/0 fat/1 fiber). And they each count as a 1/2 serving of fruit! I guess their market is toward kids to get them to eat more fruit or healthier snacks but why can’t adults enjoy it to? For those of you that have kids who like to play on the computer, this is a fun little site for them. And if you’re interested in purchasing them, you can get it directly from them (I also noticed them on Amazon too).

Here is their link: Fruitabu
ps. My tree is still up. My bff is sick and I went straight to her house after work yesterday to make food and help with the 4 kiddos (5 if you count the hubby). Any volunteers to de-decorate my tree?

8 Gulps

Posted January 29, 2008 * Comments(5)

Comic courtesy of: Msnbc Comics

I am one of those that is HORRIBLE at drinking my daily required water but I’ve been trying so hard! I’m a huge Crystal light user but decided to cut back quit cold turkey and just drink the pure stuff. I know I’m corny but competition, even against myself, is so helpful. So today I came up with an 8 gulp rule.

Every hour, pretty much on the hour, I’ve been taking 8 gulps. I started at 10 am (because I need my coffee before anything else) and now at 12:57pm I’m almost done with a 1.5 liter bottle. I drink at least two of these a day… It’s easier than at 11:59 pm trying to down my 8 glasses for the day.

I can’t believe that I’m actually starting to lose weight. I’m 179.2 and I know I’m only down a few pounds but I don’t feel as if I’ve lost any weight (except in my boobs). I lose from the head down and have already begun to say buh-bye to my girls. :(( Oh well, they’re saggy anyway.

ps. My tree is still up. It’s coming down tonight!

Vine Lady

Posted January 28, 2008 * Comments(2)
This is a chick, dressed up as a plant. I know, fun. She was at the very least.. entertaining and flexible. I think she scared a few kids at the home show. Here is the vid as promised…

I’m littler

Posted January 28, 2008 * Comments(4)

Made it to the 170’s… !!!!!!!!

The verdict this morning is 179.2. That’s 1.2 d0wn. I still will weigh in tomorrow as my normal day has been Tuesdays but lately I’ve been doing it on Monday. I was also thinking of doing a WI every 10 days…. what do ya’ll think?

Life is approaching some normalcy again as the home show is over. It’s hard work, long hours but is very good for business so I can’t complain. I am glad to be back to my 40-45 hour work week though.

I have a vid I’ve been trying to post all morning and keep getting an error message. Argh. Will try to repost it again later.

Trouble posting…

Posted January 28, 2008 * Comments(2)

I’m here.. I’m lurking but I’m having trouble posting. Have one all ready. Just keep getting error code bX-5jdh20 and am waiting to hear back from Blogger help. Anyone know what that is all about?

Seriously?

Posted January 25, 2008 * Comments(5)

No pictures today. Paparrazi is on strike until Britney shows a little sanity.

Aah, I love sleeping in. That’s what this morning was all about. I got up, weighed myself (still up 2.4 but I’m not worried.. that should hopefully be gone by my weigh in come Tuesday), made Bullseye toast which I can’t for the life of me remember who I got it from… so sorry about that but I just had to say that it turned out quite good! Now, I’m lounging around the house in my jammies that have pink lips on them (thank you Victoria’s Secret) and killing time (lurking) until I have to go to work. I’ll be in Philly working the Home Show (anyone wana come? I have free tickets for you!) tonight so I get to be a bum this morning. Yay!

Ok, now about my “seriously?” news… Banana on the floor? Dishes in the sink? Belongings strewn about the living room like it was the scene of a violent crime? DVD case on the floor? Glasses back in the cupboard that haven’t been washed and I can tell what was in them? Dirty dishes in random places in my house?

You’d think I lived in a boy’s dorm. I don’t. This is my house which THEY (the precious girls) have been invited to live in. Oh, btw, I got new girls in exchange for the ones who loved my place so much that they left to go back and live with their stinky boyfriends. Now I get the whole “I lived with mommy for 900 years so they probably never did anything for themselves” but c’mon. Actually, I lied. I don’t get it. I moved out at 17. To another state. 500 miles away. I wasn’t always responsible, neat, organized but I’d like to think I was at least considerate enough to not treat the homes or dorms I lived in like they were hotels. I’m not fuming, not even a little mad. Just… incredulous I guess the word is…

Here is my love letter to them:

Dear Girls,

Please remember to clean up after yourselves at Hotel Tina. The maids have all quit so we have to do our own work. :)

Have a good day and try not to work too hard.

Tina

I should have added a “ps”. PUT MY CORDLESS PHONES BACK ON THE CHARGER!

:))

.35 caliber

Posted January 22, 2008 * Comments(3)

  • I’m set to work 60 hrs this week unless I take a day off.

  • I’m tired.

  • I shouldn’t complain because I get paid overtime.

  • Plus bonuses.

  • I’m leaving early today.

  • Polly has been acting funny the past few days.

  • I hope it’s not her new roommates (well, my new roommates).

  • I’d have to beat them & lock them in a closet if they were mean to her.

  • She’s with me today laying in front of my portable heater.

  • I got it last year because the girl I worked with always had a problem with the temperature.

  • I’m loving the new blogs I’ve been reading lately.

  • I really liked the post I read today on Roni’s blog about an “almost eating disorder”.

  • I haven’t finished the article but found myself nodding thru the first two pages.

  • I ate Chinese food today.

  • I’m drinking lots of water.

  • My new pet peeve is when skinny people who have always been skinny give weight loss advice.

  • It’s apparently supposed to snow today (yay!) but all I see is rain (boo!).

  • I have to go #2 but the bathroom is really gross because someone else had the same idea and it overflowed.

  • I hope no one expects me to clean it.

  • I hope I can hold it until I get home.

Houdini, David Copperfield & Tina

Posted January 21, 2008 * Comments(5)

I’m practically doing a vanishing act in front of your eyes…

I’m down 0.6 pounds and you don’t even want to know what I ate this week. Two days in a row this week I was up 2.0 lbs and pitched a fit…. where did it go? It’s like magic.

Sorry for the non-posting past few days… I am busy doing a home show in Philly and the next week is going to be crazy. Will do my best to post daily….

Hugs not drugs.

++++++++++++++++++++++++ ity

Posted January 18, 2008 * Comments(6)

I got this from Mousearoo a blog I stumbled upon in my “day of rest”… and I think I needed a dose of positive self talk. Feel free to be tagged and repost on your own blogs….

1. What do you absolutely love about your body? Wow, love huh? I’d have to say my lips… not tiny, not puffy, injection looking ones.. just right, no matter what my body size.

2. When did you surprise yourself with your physical strength? I’m known to have “monkey strength” but I’d say when I was able to throw a 250 lb man over my head (in judo class).

3. When were you braver than you ever thought you could be? I went thru a really personal issue and had to go before a whole board of dudes and tell “my side”…. I think it took a ton of guts to not run out of there, even with the I-don’t-believe-you stares.

4. When did your self-control blow you away? Everytime the office orders out (good stuff like subs and fries) and I eat only the lunch I brought while inhaling the goodies (thru my nose, of course)

5. What is your proudest moment ever? When I lost 44 pounds a few years ago and didn’t starve myself to do it…

6. When was the last time you felt absolutely beautiful? In bed, butt naked with someone who couldn’t stop looking at my body… like I was a work of art or something.

7. Why do you deserve to meet your goals? Because I’m working damn hard at reaching them.

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