Off Topic

I know this is supposed to be a blog about dieting but since I haven't been doing that and it's a shame to let a perfectly good blog go to waste, I decided I'd write about something a little different.



This is a blog about food related stuff though which can then be about diet. Kinda. Not Really.



I am notoriously the world's messiest cook and I have tons of stained clothes to prove it. After a recent bout with a pot of simmereing tomato sauce (translated: No top, sauce cranked on high, possibly some on the ceiling.), I decided it would be more econimical for me to invest in some sort of protective gear for my clothing. So after searching the internet, I came across several websites with free apron patterns. After selecting the bottom of one and the top of another, I rummaged through some left over material, got out my scissors and came up with this.



Kinda cutsie for me I know but, it matches my kitchen somewhat and I feel like I'm dressing up to cook. I haven't tested it out today since I was already grungy in old clothes from cleaning so I'll let you know how it works out tomorrow.

We're losin now!

Well it's been over a week and I have to say I'm quite pleased with my progress. Although I haven't really been dieting too much, drinking way too much regular coke (I allow myself one a day since I really can't stand the diet stuff), and Christine and I only walked 2 days last week, I still lost 4 pounds. I contribute it to several factors.

1. Slimquick Cleanse- Now I normally don't condone diet pills or any kind of thing like that but as I get older, things don't move as quickly as I'd like in the "waste disposal" department so I thought I'd get a little help. It was a fairly decent product and did it's job and unlike some others I've used, not so harsh as to make me live in the restroom all day although it did have some diuretic properties. You have to drink alot of water too so that could account for all the pee pee time. Also, if you are dieting, you should be making "waste disposal" stops 2-3 times a day. Just saying. I know, gross, but if you don't go you don't lose.

2.  The "Woman Thing"- I was a little bloated last week and now know why.  I'll leave it at that. I do occasionally get male readers.

3.  I just haven't been real hungry- For those of you on the floor in shock, I know, I know. I can't believe it either. Either that Slimquick crap really worked to suppress my appetite or start looking for the four horses of the apocalypse cuz I never in a million years believed that I would not only be not hungry, but that I would just not eat as much. Since the cleanse one that I was taking only lasts a week, I think I may have to go buy a bottle of the regular one and take it for another week just to test my theory.  I'll keep you posted.

Well I only have about 67 more pounds to go.  Oh by, the way, if everyone could please buy up all the Cadbury eggs the first day they come out that would be great. Otherwise I'd be tempted to go buy a case and hoard them for the next six months. Oh and if you could find it in your hearts to buy up all the Reese's eggs that would be great too. (Those usually don't make it out the store. The checkout people look at me strange when I give them handfuls of empty wrappers to ring up. Don't judge. You know you do it too.)

Back from the Dead

Okay, so I know it's been a while.  A long while.  I've been busy and not dieting at all.  But....  With a new year upon us, I've decided to dust this blog off and make a go again. 

Lot's has changed since the last time I was here.  I have a new job working for a friend of mine who is a fabulous photographer.  I've decided the restaurant business is not the ideal place to try to lose weight so I've made the career change.  Having been in the restaurant business for over 20 years, this was a bit difficult since I really have no other skills.  So, my very good friend, who had been contemplating hiring an assistant, hired me and is now training me to do everything that pertains to the photography industry except take the pictures.  It's actually pretty easy, not too taxing on the brain, just enough work and I get to hang out with a great friend all day and laugh a great deal.  Pretty cool and I get paid.  Luckily enough, both of us are laid back enough to not really stress each other out and we don't get on each others nerves.

That being said, we both decided we could both lose a few pounds. Or fifty. We started walking in the mornings (yesterday was the first day and today we walked all the way to the Mexican restaurant for lunch only to find it closed!!) before we start our day and I have to say it is nice to have company to walk with.

Food-wise is a different story.  I want to start off by saying that for some odd reason, I have a crap-load of psychology major friends who try to psycho-analyze the reasons why I overeat.  Let me just state for the record that my mother, my childhood, my family, depression and my self-esteem have nothing to do with the reasons why I am a hog.  I just really like to eat.  I love to eat good food and when I find good food, I want to eat as much as I can.  I would rather eat a plate full of fried seafood with homemade hushpuppies or my weight in sushi because I love the way it tastes and well, quite frankly, I can. 

That being said, I have a really hard time with portion control.  So, my goal for this year is to try to lose 50 pounds by the end of July. I would really like to go to my 20 year high school not looking like a total fat ass.  Even though just about everyone I graduated with has gained 30+ pounds so I don't feel so bad.  They all need to be indoctrinated into the Fat Bitches Rule club. 

So stay tuned as Christine and I try to take this diet thing seriously (but not too seriously, I mean I'm not starving myself by any means) and try to become Fat Bitches on the inside only.  It may be dangerous and if you see me on a street corner with a sign that says "Will work for M&M's", be a dear and throw a few at me. (And if you see me on the news because I choked some asshole who taunted me with said M&M's, say a little prayer for me.)

Brittany