Carbs? No Thank-You

Today is the day that I begin a new habit, counting calories. I have tried to diet in the past but I am convinced that I am going to eat better and exercise more frequently so that I can too see the results that the people around me are seeing these days. My friend Hollie, who by the way is a skinny bitch, has started eating way less carbs and way more protein. Within two weeks, she has seen incredible results. I am going to follow her lead by not thinking that weight loss or healthy eating comes in a bottle with a magic promise of working. It's not that simple. I am going to have to go without eating my Sheridan's frozen yogurt along with many other vices of mine. Speaking of yogurt, don't eat that unless you work out a whole lot. It isn't very good for you at all. Carbs are my own personal evil because that seems to be all that I eat or even like. Well, I say that but I do appreciate foods that contain protein such as: turkey, tuna, salmon, hot dogs (turkey), and some cheese. When in the store this morning, I found myself comparing nutritional charts and making smarter choices with fat, carbs, and protein. I hopefully will get the hang of this thing really quickly and feel so much better. Everyone I know always says that they should eat more healthy and exercise more. I run and am trying to make myself do at least half an hour of Pilate's after each run, or maybe before the run. I'm still not sure. Uncertain of how successful I would actually be, I hope that everyone holds me accountable around me and help me get through the first couple of days of adjustment. At first, I know that I will miss my carbs but I know that the rewards will be very nice if I can ever get my big ole butt back down to a little bitty tush. Sigh. It will happen. And I will let you guys know about my progress along the way because I know everyone has cravings and I know that mine are going to be killer.
Grey Update: Baby Grey finally, no wait, FINALLY cut a tooth!!!! We are so thrilled! He is like a different kid since the tiny white square began to poke through his little gummies. He's been laughing and smiling more, oh and he has learned a new phrase: Uh Oh. Yep, he says that when he falls down or when he drops something on the floor. Mom has worked really hard to teach him this new catch phrase and he's got it down. Maybe even too much so. I went and snagged him Sunday morning and took him upstairs to play in my room for a bit. We got into my bed for him to just roll around for a bit. He would stand up in the middle of the bed and try to reach out and grab my alarm clock which he loves. I knew he hadn't finished his nap, so I put the pacifier in his mouth in hopes that he would drift back into dream land. He would then grab at it and throw it onto the floor out of my reach while proclaiming proudly, "Uh Oh!" Ugh, Grey. It was just too cute. Until next time, wish me luck and say no to carbs.