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She Says: Sick of New Year’s Weight Loss Goals.
I was thinking more about the ice cream. I ate full fat ice cream just last weeked at Hannah’s birthday party and didn’t think twice. So what was making me so nervous? Maybe it’s allll the stories on the morning talk shows or all the articles in magazines about losing weight in the New Year … Oprah, Gwyneth (disappointing), everyone in the world.
Usually, I strive for balance and think I do a pretty okay job at it, but weight loss stories have been everywhere and I think it’s been getting to me. I was feeling the need to tidy up my diet (read eating patterns, not Atkins) for no real reason. I think these stories have a sense of urgency that is too much sometimes. I don’t need a major eating overhaul, thanks very much. What do you think about all the New Year Diet Talk? Motivating or obsessive?
Yoga, Yoga, Yoga!
Anyway, I hope you had a great Thursday. I really did. It was fun and I learned that I enjoy Soymilk, went to the gym, did a YogaDownload. Oh, the other day I tried Yoga to the People, class number 6 I think and I could not stand it. I think it was a combination of the guy’s voice and complete lack of direction. I am not new to yoga, but c’mon, refer to a pose name once in awhile. I ended up doing my own thing and then quitting. Perhaps I picked a bad class? It could be that I am not cut out for 60 minute yoga pod casts, but I really want to like them so I can do them from home. Any Yoga to the People suggestions?
Snacks/Dinner
Yesterday for a snack, I tried another Sunkist Natural Smoothie.
My one word review of Berry Cherry Bountiful is “refreshing.” It was good and tasted like a melted raspberry creamsicle. I would say, however, that I liked the Berry Blue Bountiful even better.
For dinner I threw together a quick wheat pasta dish topped with Olive oil, zucchini, tomatoes, chickpeas, onions, garlic and Italian Seasoning. Almost all ingredients came from Mark’s mom (thanks!). I just love quick and simple pasta dishes. The pasta was Mueller’s Multigrain Rotini and it was really tasty all on its own!
For an after dinner sweet snack, Mark and I tried two of the Gnu Bars we received in the mail (thanks Gnu Bar!). I’ve enjoyed Gnu Bars since I lived in NYC a few years ago. I really like Gnu Bars. They’re soft and chewy. Almost like a super-soft oatmeal cookie! I also love all the fiber (12 g.) each bar contains.
Peanut Butter Gnu Bar Review: I’ve eaten this flavor before and discussed it here. I maintain, and Mark agrees, this bar should just be called Peanut Bar. No peanut butter to be found! I actually like the taste of the bar and it has the moist home baked taste that I love in gnu bars. Mark said he would rather have a Clif bar and thought it tasted “medicinal.”
Chocolate Brownie Gnu Bar Review: I liked this flavor, too, but it might be because sometimes things can be a little too chocolatey for me. It cured my chocolate craving and I am betting it would be great in plain yogurt as a dessert treat. Mark thought it was ok and reminded him of a thin Clif Bar. He loves brownies so I think he felt misled as it really isn’t like a brownie at all.
My favorite Gnu Bar is the Banana Walnut Bar! It has a delicious banana taste and definitely tastes like a cross between an oatmeal cookie and banana bread. Love it!
Friday Friends
I’ve been living here in N.J. for a week now, and while I adore Mark, I am in need of some friends to do things with without him. Ya know? I recruited some of his girl friends to go see Bride Wars with me, so hopefully it won’t be too awkward. I tend to be quiet and shy around people at first, which is often misconstrued for snobbyness or disinterest. I will try to work on that.
Have a fab Friday everyone!
I think the whole thing is a bit too hyped up and blown out of proportion every single year…it really bugs me to see how people push themselves so hard in the beginning and then think it’s too hard so they give up immediately.
and i hear you about the whole friends thing…it took me ages just to go out to the bars w/ one of my friends after living in San Diego for almost 5 months! how sad am i? hahaha.
oh man, i wish you lived here, i feel like we would have a fabulous time hanging out. i need more girlfriends as well — my local bestie just moved to california and i am really, really sad.
Your pasta looks yummy!
I was annoyed by Ms. Paltrow’s comment about gaining holiday weight too. How is that supposed to make the average woman feel?
I tend to be quiet around people when I meet them too. I know exactly what you mean about people taking it the wrong way. Good luck on finding some friends in NJ!
i just ate two gnu bars today
the banana walnut is my absolute FAVVVOOOORITEEE!! is it not heaven?! i tried it last bc i didnt think i’d love it but now it’s all i want!
RE: YTTP again
Ya he teaches all 6 of those classes, After doing it for a little bit, I realized that “flow low” means to go through a whole vinyasa flow from whatever pose you are in…but most times i would still have a leg in the air and he would be onto the next pose! I would have to do all the chaturanga to up dog then down dog really fast to catch up..haha i’m glad you do yoga so you will follow this ridiculous paragraph…I’m gonna try yogadownload next for sure!
i can be like that with new people, too. just wait until they start to see the true beautiful person you really are. then theyll be star stunned.
I agree, Heather. Weight loss is everywhere right now and I’ve just had to tune it out. I feel that my eats are very balanced and leave me feeling great, so that’s all that matters. Right?!
Anyways, I think you have a fabulous balance … all your eats are very healthy and delicious.
If you want ice cream, I say go for it. It’s healthy to treat yourself!!
Have a good day!
Yay for bride wars and new jersey! I’m going to see that movie today! I totally know what you mean about the “weight loss goals” too; it makes it really hard to be OKAY with a normal, healthy life when everyone around us it nitpicking their diets and bodies, you know?
Hope your day is fab-fab-fabulous and talk to you later!
when i first meet people, they get the same impression. i just don’t feel comfortable around people i hardly know, but i open up (and get pretty crazy) once we actually become friends.
the pasta looks wonderful!
have a great saturday!
i SOOO agree. ugh, so sick of hearing about oprah’s freakin weight gain/loss crap. i mean enough all ready. i get it!!!
cant wait to try a gnu bar. ive been seeing them a lot lately, so after your reviews, ill give em a shot.
Well, I really never payed attention to NY Resolutions until now. I’m quite tired of the magazines, but in blogland I find it motivating to see everyone motivating eachother and see whats going on.