Through The Tulips Words of 'Wiz'dom

June 3, 2011

Oink-Oink

Filed under: Food,Life,Life's Little Hiccups — gardener @ 2:20 pm

Lately- I have been doing some serious emotional eating-    I know why-  I can think about it, recognize why I’m doing it- but yet I think about it and reocognize it while eating cupcakes, chocolate or a plethora of other things that I shouldn’t be eating on a regular basis.  

I am about to lose count of how many times I’ve wanted to ‘get back on track’ this year- and yet here I am- at the crossroads yet again.   Its about choices- and it’s time I really start getting serious making better choices and getting back to the healthy lifestyle that makes me and my body the happiest.

Stay tuned-    

Some may say I’ve failed- but one can not fail unless they give up- and that’s something I’ll never do.

June 1, 2011

Summer

Filed under: Food,Life,Seasons,Shop til ya Drop,Things I Love — gardener @ 7:16 am

  I love summer.   In fact, I guess you could say that I love ALL seasons for all that they bring to the table, but more and more I’m finding that summer is ranking amongst my favorite times of the year. 

You may wonder why-   As those Spring days are leaning towards Summer, I’ve found that the baby ducklings are coming into their own, and it won’t be long before they leave the nest and go about their own lives.   It’s the process of nature- and something about watching them grow from a duckling into a full-grown duck makes me smile.

Picnics-  I haven’t been on one in ages- unless you count us eating dinner outside on days like today- but when I see dinner ware like the one to your left-  how can you NOT want to go on a picnic?   In fact-  I’d rather eat on them all summer long- they are just THAT cute-     If only there was a Pier One just around the corner- I’d be highly tempted.     Then again- there’s always online shopping.    They would be really cute for my end of July tapas get together with some of my favorite people.

Fruit- Is there anything not to like about summer fruits?  BBQ’s and well- the list goes on-   Time at the beach, longer daylight hours and of course-  my birthday. (Didn’t think I’d leave that out did you?)  

So tell me- What are your favorite things about summer?

May 29, 2011

Cupcakes-

Filed under: Food — gardener @ 9:47 am

I’ve needed to keep myself busy today- My mind needed the break and cooking things I’ve never made before keeps my mind on task and doesn’t leave alot of time for wandering- I ended up making almost 50 cupcakes- and I had one of each for dinner. I know- super healthy- but I had to do a taste test and it definitely ends my recent obsession with cupcakes. I made Oreo cupcakes- which were delicious- plus I also made Lemon Meringue Cupcakes with toasted meringue and filled with lemon curd that I also made from scratch. The lemon curd is my favorite- In fact, I want to eat it with a spoon. YUM!

Now that the mess is cleaned up and cupcakes are everywhere- I have no idea what I’m going to do with them all.

March 26, 2011

Outlawed

Filed under: Food — gardener @ 10:18 am

My brother and I were talking the other night and he told me that he’d stopped buying Girl Scout cookies. This little tidbit of information came after I told him that I’d bought my first five boxes in probably 15 years. He said that he knew better, since you can’t eat ‘just one’, so he stopped buying them all together.

I figured since it had been so long that it wouldn’t be a big deal for me. That was my frist mistake. In two days we’ve eaten two boxes in this household. I gave one box away, so that leaves two boxes. I’d love to be able to say that Marcel has been the one eating most of them, but I’d be lying- It’s me.

I have to agree that those Girl Scouts put something in those cookies to make us want more- more- more. As delicious as they are- I don’t think I’ll be buying any more.

Grazing

Filed under: Food,Health/ Fitness — gardener @ 9:20 am

After the Chinese food, Girl Scout cookie dinner that I just had- it won’t surprise me one bit if I end up with blackheads on nose as a part of the punishment of my choices. I know- it sounds a little over the top, or maybe even silly, but the truth of the matter is- I’ve had one of those days that I want to eat everything but the kitchen sink.

Thankfully- I can now say the kitchen is CLOSED, so I will keep out and hopefully not consume another calorie between now and tomorrow. I almost liked having vertigo better- At least then I didn’t want to eat.

March 23, 2011

What’s Good For One..

Filed under: Food,Health/ Fitness,Inspiration,Life — gardener @ 12:23 pm

While I’m catching up on my blogging- I’m watching a weight loss show that I recorded at another time and the weight loss in the past few weeks are amazing.  Of course- there are some that are less amazing results, but I find these type of shows motivating.  I enjoy hearing how they do things- and one of the women in the interviews commented that she’d done a lot of research online, including reading hydroxycut reviews and a few others. She said she was tired of taking the easy way out and was ready to confront the emotional eating- and the results have proved that.

I know that everyone is different and their bodies are different, so I’m always happy to see what works for one, while it doesn’t work for another- the bottom line- healthy eating is the best for everyone- regardless of how that’s done.

March 13, 2011

Potatoes are of the Devil

Filed under: Food,Life — gardener @ 10:34 am

I just ate a bowl of mashed potatoes with caramelized onions, steamed zucchini and a tiny piece of grilled chicken breast for dinner.   It’s suffice to say that most of the dinner consisted of the potatoes.  I love them and thought it would be my way of saying goodbye to them since I’m cutting them out of my life for a while starting tomorrow (because I can’t resist them).   That ‘goodbye’ has left me sluggish feeling and sleepy.   Can you say carb overload?  Ughhh- I knew bettter.   The devil made me do it… haha

February 20, 2011

“Food” for Thought

Filed under: Food,Food for Thought,Health/ Fitness — gardener @ 9:30 am

I know quite a few people who are on a journey to weight loss. Some of them consider only the end result, and honestly don’t care how they get there. There are others who want to shed the pounds but also want to make sure they do it in the healthiest manner possible.

I always find the contrast between the two interesting. Eating right and exercising versus starving and taking OxyElite Pro or other aids for weight loss. Personally, I choose eating right and exercise because I believe it is the ONLY way to shed pounds and be healthy long term.

Today I actually came across an old passport picture of myself before I lost any weight. I knew it was me- but if standing side by side- I don’t think people would realize we are the same people. In many ways we are not.

February 18, 2011

Good Eats

Filed under: Food,Health/ Fitness,Things I Love — gardener @ 10:37 am

This is one of my favorite sandwiches.  I made it a few weeks ago because I was craving one so bad. It’s generally something that I eat in the warmer months, but I had some grape tomatoes (something that tastes great year round), a little avocado and smoked chicken tha I needed to use, so I decided to whip one up.   I added  a little lot of black pepper and a smidge of stone-ground mustard and that was it.   Deeee-lish and healthy as well.

I mentioned earlier in the week that I’d started a new blog a while back about health-fitness and my journey to a healthier me.  I’ll be sharing that link again with y’all in the next couple of days.  I’m trying to come up with some sort of structure instead of randomly writing since it themed towards my health and losing weight, but I’m excited about being able to hold myself accountable in that way.

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Filed under: Food,Health/ Fitness — gardener @ 9:32 am

I know I’ve mentioned that I’m back on track with my health and fitness routine as of this week. I’m pretty excited about it and am also feeling better knowing that I’m holding myself accountable by tracking my calories. I’m not back into the swing of things full-force with working out, but that’s coming. I’m putting together a plan and even considering a muscle building supplement to help me build lean muscle mass, which will in turn burn more calories allowing me to lose more fat. I’m still doing the research, but I’m looking forward to reaching my goal this year!

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