oh the PAIN!
December 13, 2007 – 6:44 pmThere are times when I start to question whether I actually have an ounce of common sense in my entire being. Then there are moments when I realize that I definitely DO NOT.
For example, I started on a low-carb diet THE WEEK BEFORE THANKSGIVING.
I am not even making this up.
Let’s review the typical fare at a Thanksgiving dinner and analyse it’s carb contents.
1) Stuffing- TWO THOUSAND MILLION CARBS (at least)
2) Sweet Potatoes- STUFFED full of carbs
3) Mashed Potatoes- CARBS CARBS CARBS CARBS CARBS
4) Dinner rolls- 200% carbs
5) Turkey- Yuck, who eats the turkey when there’s STUFFING and MASHED POTATOES to be had??
6) Dessert- CARB ATTACK!!!! AAAGGGHHH!!
Yeah. Realistic I was not.
And now, just 2 weeks shy of Christmas, I’ve joined a gym and vowed to become fit and fabulous.
Never mind the cookies, cakes and candies that are found in abundance everywhere I turn. I will persevere! I will not eat sugar! Riiiiiiight.
But wait! you’re probably thinking, Why NOW? Why not enjoy the gluttonous season and get on with the exercise program after New Year’s like EVERYONE ELSE AND THEIR MOTHER?
Why indeed?
WHY indeed.
(deep breath)
Because in 36 days (if I counted correctly) on the 11th of January…
(gulp)
I turn 30.
REE REE REE REE REE REE
I’ve vowed to enter the third decade of my life on the right track.
And so…
Today I went to the gym.
I lifted weights and rode bike and sweated and groaned and caught up on Jessica Simpson’s very dramatic and always changing love life.
And now I wish I was dead.
Pass me a cookie, will ya?
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By Amy on Dec 13, 2007 | Reply
Yeah, you totally deserve a cookie after all that sweating. That’s how I do it too!
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By Not the Queen on Dec 13, 2007 | Reply
I have until April for the big 3-0. I’m feeling your pain. Well, not literally, but I will be as April gets closer.
Are you dreading 30 as much as I am?
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By JaniceNW on Dec 13, 2007 | Reply
Nanners! I miss you. You are silly to start a diet before Turkey day, Christmas, New Years Eve and Veleitines Day. Let’s not forget our chocolate!!!!!
(teeheeteehee)
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By All Adither on Dec 13, 2007 | Reply
Hey fellow December baby! You’re going to turn 30??? 30??? Try 39. On the 19th. What day is yours?
Angie
(www.AllAdither.com)
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By SAHMmy Says on Dec 13, 2007 | Reply
Good luck with the thwarting old age thing! I just got the fisheye from my gyno yesterday: do you drink? Yep. Do you eat well? Nope. Do you excersise? Nope. Take vitamins? Um, no.
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By SAHMmy Says on Dec 13, 2007 | Reply
That would be E-X-E-R-C-I-S-E. That Baileys and coffee really packs a punch :)
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By Worker Mommy on Dec 13, 2007 | Reply
At least you did it.
I haven’t even made it that far. Oh woe is me….
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By Kara on Dec 13, 2007 | Reply
You deserve a cookie! Good luck. 30 is not that bad…turning 25 was much worse for me.
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By carrie on Dec 13, 2007 | Reply
You go girl!
I am right there with ya — as I started weight watchers last Friday (not working out, YET, but soon . . .) I figured, why wait? There will ALWAYS be a holiday, a birthday, a party or some other occassion with great food and I need to retrain myself to be mindful.
So, here’s to your fabulous 30-year-old bod! You can do it!
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By Seattle Mamacita on Dec 13, 2007 | Reply
good job! I need to join a gym too because these seattle winters just don’t give you enough time to run in the evening without stumbling in the dark
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By Chelsea on Dec 13, 2007 | Reply
I didn’t mind turning 30 — I was 7 months pregnant and quite resigned to looking like I needed my own zip code.
But 40 is ever looming, and for some reason I’ve decided to become a gym rat. I’ll be sweating in spirit with you.
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By Trenches of Mommyhood on Dec 13, 2007 | Reply
Good for you! You’re totally a month ahead of everyone else who will be joining after the New Year. What a trendsetter!
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By Tot's Mom on Dec 13, 2007 | Reply
Hey, I’m way past 30. Hope to keep fit certainly but can’t seem to find the motivation to do so. You’ll do fine, don’t worry and a cookie or two won’t harm you much, I’m sure! ;)
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By Maureen on Dec 13, 2007 | Reply
You. Are. Crazy.
And 30’s nothing. I’m getting close to 50. Now excuse me whilst I find some cookies to nosh…
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By Krista on Dec 13, 2007 | Reply
Hey, um, sorry to burst your bubble… but you added a week in there somewhere. It’s only 29 days until January 11th.
I have slightly less than 2 years to 30… with one baby already and I’m sure another before then, it ain’t gonna be pretty ’round here either.
Cheers!
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By Moving Mama on Dec 13, 2007 | Reply
We had dinner at a friend’s house last night and my son announced that he “was really into carbs”. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree :) (PS/ 30’s not bad. It’s been the best time of my life, seriously :)
Feel the burn!
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By Sarah on Dec 13, 2007 | Reply
I’ll let you know how it is. I hit the big 3-0 on January 2nd. I’m looking forward to it about as much as a visit to my gynecologist. (got one of those in January, too).
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By Midwest Mommy on Dec 13, 2007 | Reply
Take two cookies and some York Peppermint Patties, you deserve it!
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By Wendy on Dec 13, 2007 | Reply
We all need a little jumpstart sometimes, so just do your best this time of year. But hey, getting older (in my 40+ opinion) is all about truth and honesty (being Yourself) and loving yourself anyway. And surrounding yourself with like-minded folks. (ha! I typo’d “folds” first and that is true too!) :P
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By Rachel on Dec 14, 2007 | Reply
Oh yeah, you should get a cookie. You know, as a reward.
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By monkeysandmarbles on Dec 14, 2007 | Reply
heehee! you’re such a youngen! :)
when i turned 30, i was still trying to lose the pregnancy weight from my first child who had been born 1.5 months earlier!
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By thediaperdiaries on Dec 15, 2007 | Reply
I did South Beach over Thanksgiving one year. I was so awful to be around, I don’t think anyone had a very thankful Thanksgiving. No carbs make you evil!
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By Heather Leigh on Dec 15, 2007 | Reply
Try turning thirty - FIVE, or as I like to call it, half way to 75…
http://thelifeofheatherleigh.blogspot.com/2007/12/half-way-to-70.html
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By Heather Leigh on Dec 15, 2007 | Reply
oops, type-o,
half way to 70
I’m an east coaster and it’s nearly midnight, and when you’re as old as me, staying up til midnight is quite difficult… a sure sign I should go to bed now
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By ARay & TK on Dec 19, 2007 | Reply
How funny - My best friend and I started something similar. We are new to the blogging world and decided that it might help us on our crazy train to skinnyhood! We started last weekend (although baby steps) and I too will be 30 years old in January (8th to be exact). Best of luck to you - I am sending you healthy and fit vibes!!
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