Uh-oh. I just realized that the doctor's appointment I thought was in mid May is actually tomorrow at 1 p.m.
Darn! I have not lost that pesky ten pounds my doctor has been harassing me about. In fact, I think I may have put on a few pounds extra. Lots of good food, specialty markets, restaurants, and such in Florida. And one of the things I did not make a point of going out to get in the furnishing process--a scale.
Sure, I could reschedule the appointment, but I might as well admit that the extra time is not the issue. Enjoying good food and an accompanying glass of wine is the issue.
I have noticed that every woman's magazine at the supermarket checkout touts a "NEW" diet miracle that will take pounds off practically over night. The next week or month--a totally "BRAND NEW" miracle diet. They all come down to eat less and exercise more. Among my problems is the fact that as soon as I say the word "diet" to myself I feel inordinately hungry. Why is that?
I try to avoid elastic waist bottoms. They let you go far too long before getting the signal that clothes are getting too tight.
I have also found it helpful to develop a taste to expensive wine. That way, I just can't afford to drink too much of it.
Darn! I have not lost that pesky ten pounds my doctor has been harassing me about. In fact, I think I may have put on a few pounds extra. Lots of good food, specialty markets, restaurants, and such in Florida. And one of the things I did not make a point of going out to get in the furnishing process--a scale.
Sure, I could reschedule the appointment, but I might as well admit that the extra time is not the issue. Enjoying good food and an accompanying glass of wine is the issue.
I have noticed that every woman's magazine at the supermarket checkout touts a "NEW" diet miracle that will take pounds off practically over night. The next week or month--a totally "BRAND NEW" miracle diet. They all come down to eat less and exercise more. Among my problems is the fact that as soon as I say the word "diet" to myself I feel inordinately hungry. Why is that?
I try to avoid elastic waist bottoms. They let you go far too long before getting the signal that clothes are getting too tight.
I have also found it helpful to develop a taste to expensive wine. That way, I just can't afford to drink too much of it.
Oh how I can relate to this post my dear friend.
ReplyDeleteI just posted a fat pic of me today and believe me I have been depressed since seeing it. haha
Just pour us both a glass of that special wine you like and I will be right over.
Love ya
Maggie
The mid-expensive wine does taste better than the cheapo stuff. I cannot drink that! I also think that a certain amount of waste weight is impossible to lose. No matter how much you diet and how much you exercise, at least form my experience. If I ever get the courage for surgery...I will let you know how that goes!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you! Good, at least, that your doctor nags. I have clients with supreme health issues due to diet and lack of exercise.
ReplyDeleteI, at least, exercise!
Wine is my terrible addiction. That's why I spent 2 hours in the forest working today!
I've been seeing those special diet articles on the newsstand for at least 30 years. Doesn't make you wonder why anyone is overweight?
ReplyDeleteI can relate. My husband keeps he wants to find a doctor who doesn't weigh his/her patients. Wishful thinking...
My number one goal is not to gain weight. I exercise and watch what I eat - but the travel and the good times and good food are too good to pass by!
ReplyDeleteI hear ya'.
ReplyDeleteI too am in a desperate battle with 10 pounds. Good luck on your visit to the doctor. I hope I don't have to go anytime soon.
ReplyDeleteI too am in a desperate battle with 10 pounds. Good luck on your visit to the doctor. I hope I don't have to go anytime soon.
ReplyDeleteMaybe if you take the DR an expensive bottle of wine as a bribe, he won't weigh you. Don't forget to remove your shoes and coat before standing on the scales.
ReplyDeleteSometimes a little extra weight is like money in the bank incase you get a nasty dose of flu or something. That is what I tell myself.
ReplyDeleteI am a boredom eater and while my company was here, I lost a pound a day. They should have stayed longer.
I remember reading that Elizabeth Taylor came to the same piece of wisdom about elastic waists.
ReplyDeleteI have been on a diet myself lately. It was a sad and difficult time. Now I'm on maintenance. Wish me luck.
ReplyDeleteHi, I've just given you the Liebster Blog Award...come on over to claim it! Hugs
ReplyDeleteOh, I feel your pain! Mine is more like 15 pounds of pain and I really have to get serious here soon! As for the wine, I found if I get red which I don't like as well, I don't drink as much of it!
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