Jan 11 2007
Entitled
I brought home lunch today. A healthful serving of turkey chili full of yummy veggies like corn, bell peppers, and soy beans and half a scoop of brown rice. Although I purchased a side order of Korean-style brown sprouts from the company cafeteria to complement my healthful lunch, I still felt rather hungry by the end.
I quelled the afternoon rumblings of the tummy with a Diet Pepsi, two cups of green tea, and a few stolen peanut M&M’s from across the hall. Then, the entire rush hour drive home, I daydreamed about what decadent snacks lay waiting for me in my fridge.
Now, I sit here eating an artery-clogging concoction of cream cheese, spicy salsa, shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla chips. I realized that I had an arbitrary sense of entitlement that allowed me to indulge in this late-afternoon, dinner-spoiling snack. I exercised yesterday and avoided eating a 1,500 calorie plate lunch today; therefore, chips and dip should fit well within my threshold. Right? *ahem*
Well, at least it’s low-fat cream cheese.
After this rock in my stomach digests, I think I’ll exercise to my “Fat Burning Dance Party” DVD. Hey, don’t knock it until you try it. Wait until you see me bust a move. No, that is not something you will see on a vlog entry anytime soon. Believe me, that is for your own good.
A 30-something Christian girl, blissfully wedded to her perfect match (the yang to her yin) of 14 years. A new mom to her miracle baby, born on October 4, 2008. Living life in Hawaii, less than 5 miles from her hometown, a slave to her mortgage payment, but seeking balance in her pursuit of family, faith, recreation, and rest.
Hey Sis we should execerise on Sunday with your dance dvd…LOL
I’ve noticed that the downtown 24-Hr Fitness hasn’t been that busy… Until today. I guess the New Year Resolutes will fill the place up for a while and then things will settle down around mid-March. But I should talk; lessee, among the leftover Christmas goodies at the office I had a manju, a generous handful of buttery furikake party mix, and a couple hard candies (at least they didn’t have any fat).
@Shari: We’d have to do it one at a time. Not enough room at my place to do it together. I wouldn’t mind watching you do it while I crochet (or secretly film you).
@Mark: I can imagine that January is a particularly busy month at the gyms and health clubs. Everyone is focused on losing the extra pounds gained throughout the holidays. But, as you mentioned, most don’t keep the resolve past a couple of months. It really takes a lifestyle change, one I’m trying to make myself, too.