I am thinking about possibly returning to my South Beach Diet discussion of three weeks ago. I’m considering it. Maybe.
Then again, I may just continue to hide out behind my keyboard with a bowlful of peanut butter-filled pretzels and not blog about such controversial topics ever again.
Speaking (or not speaking) of diets, I am emceeing our homeschool co-op’s Day of Renewal tomorrow and as such needed to supplement my wardrobe. You know those three-way mirrors at the clothing store? They are the enemy.
Really, what true friend would even whisper to you what those mirrors yelled at me? It’s unprintable, really, but in the name of honest journalism I will reprint their unkind words.
They were: “Hey lady, your butt’s gotten really big!”
I’m not saying that I should diet. I’m just saying there is a difference between eating for two and eating for twenty. I’m just saying that perhaps I should lay off that bowl of stuffed pretzels. That’s all I’m saying.
I bought another 44-oz container of peanut butter-filled pretzels at Sam’s Club yesterday. They’re for my husband.
In other news and in honor of that great big game coming up, I thought I would post a couple of pictures from my college days.
I’ll bet you had no idea I was such a contender.
We were neither the Minnesota Steelers nor the Moorhead Cardinals (though you might think so with all that red). We were the Dragons, and the rest of the team was most thankful for the refining influence I provided in that skirt. At 5’O” and a mere 115 pounds, (oh, those were the days), I was not what those 300-lb defensive linebackers expected.
You may want to check the information provided in #4 at snopes.com.
I have joined an online quilting bee and for the next 12 months will be in the company of some of the finest seamstresses the internet has ever known.
This despite having never ever not-even-once-I-tell-you quilted.
That’s all I’m saying.For more Quick Takes visit Jen at Conversion Diary.
And have a blessedly temperate day.
Ad Jesum per Mariam,
Guess I'm fortunate that peanut butter really doesn't fit any of my cravings. I'm shopping today; I hope I have the willpower to say 'NO' to that next case of Dr. Pepper & the can of Chai Tea. If I can just get out of the store …
I can't stand shopping for preg. clothes, either. Honestly, I'm proud of you for taking a belly photo. I took one on purpose and don't plan to do that again. Sometimes memories are sweeter than reality.
I’m just saying there is a difference between eating for two and eating for twenty.
That is hilarious!
Also, yeah, if you ever want to bring up controversy on your blog, just talk about diets! My posts about abortion and contraception don’t spark so much heated disagreements as the ones about dieting!
Margaret, I hope you’re sending those pretzels to the office with him.
Word verification: uncess.
Try to eat uncessively today!
I share the addiction to the peanut butter pretzels. And not to feed (pun intended) the addiction, Trader Joes sells the best chocolate covered peanut butter pretzels. They are seriously too good.
Now what was that about South Beach?
Dear Margaret, you don’t need to diet, just eat for 2 instead of for 20! 😉 Seriously, I understand … I never feel so awful about my body as when, like now, I’m 19 weeks pregnant and feel like a blimp! But isn’t that awful?! We pray for a baby, say we’ll do anything for a baby, and then we obsess about weight when God blessed us with a baby. I’ve had self-image problems my entire life, I don’t imagine they’ll go away, so I’m trying now to offer them up as a sacrifice to our Lord, especially for the eradication of the evils of abortion. I pray He will use my weakness and small offering for great good.
Much love!
Frances
>>We pray for a baby, say we'll do anything for a baby, and then we obsess about weight when God blessed us with a baby.
Frances, I agree wholeheartedly and hope that this post is taken with a great big grain of salt.
And there I go talking about salty snacks again. 😉
I have to say that I was most at peace with my body during pregnancies. This is likely because I am overweight and have been most of my adult life, but while pregnant I did not gain more than anticipated and I ate properly. So, yes, I was certainly very large and yes should have been lighter BEFORE getting pregnant (and still now…). But there’s something freeing about seeing a large pregnant belly and knowing that it is supposed to be there.
Careful ’bout those peanut butter pretzels, what with the peanut butter recall and all. Lots of that contaminated PB was used in products like that. Otherwise…isn’t peanut butter protein? 🙂
Don’t worry dear. By the time you get to 34 weeks there won’t be any room to eat, much less overeat.
I say, since you seem to have a temptation with certain things, don’t buy them. Even if they are for you hubby. I tell my beloved that if he wants it, he can buy it and take it to work. And keep it there. You can’t keep a woman locked in a house, schooling kids all day (throw in pregnancy to boot), and expect her to not dive into the pretzels..or oreos…or whatever it may be. I agree with Jennie on the recall thing. Be careful. I tossed the pb crackers we got at Costco. Seems that they keep adding items to the list on the recall…
Word verification: terican
How is teri? And what is it she can do? LOL!
You make it sound like you are a sumo(spelling?) wrestler. I saw your belly shot. You are tiny and beautiful! An adorable pregnant lady. I don’t know what you are talking about. So eat up and then enjoy God’s natural post pregnancy diet…breastfeeding. =)
The “finest seamstresses the internet has ever know”? Honey, you need to get around more! There’s a reason we’re calling it “Crooked Seams”
That’s so funny…I just want Taco Bell bean burritos all the time. And I live 30 minutes from the nearest Taco Bell!
BTW, I have given you one of those little awards on my blog. Sorry, no money, no peanut butter pretzels, just one of those little square thingamajiggies and a link to you…
You always put a smile on my face. Great post Margaret! Looking forward to more tummy shots and include that big butt…the more the better! Some guys actually like butts!
You are positively goofy today. And lovable!
Won’t make it tomorrow after all, have fun recharging the moms!
From one newbie quilter to another I say, “Pass the pretzels, please.”
I think the peanut butter will cancel out the carbs in the pretzels. So, don’t worry Margaret. Seriously though, Be careful with those pretzels! We don’t want any high blood pressure scares now!
My Word was PATERMS. What a funny way to spell patterns! Do you get to make these up yourself ???
Margaret dear, with shoulders like that, you really need to eat more peanut butter pretzels to get your backside more in proportion ;).
While I don’t share the love for preztels, I admit I have eaten peanut butter (on toast, graham crackers, or on a spoon by itself!) every day this trimester. At least my OB won’t be on me about losing weight anymore… LOL
Margaret, you are looking at the peanut butter filled pretzels in the wrong way! Peanut butter has protein in it (yup!) and those pretzels have wheat in them which means that you fill part of your daily grain (from that pesky pyramid). There may also be some sugar in there and chances are it was made from sugar beets. Beets are a vegetable so you now have a serving of veggies to add to your day. See, the pretzels are healthy!!