It's been a long while since I've had any and while before I was satisfied, I'm starting to crave things. Like the little plastic toy brownie in the toy kitchen looked good to me. So my decision is, do I indulge in something of that nature (not plastic) now and do it in moderation and control and make sure it's worth it; or do I try to abstain and get myself over this hump hoping that on the other side there is less of a desire for such things? Am I wanting to do this cold turkey or should I have more of a "brownie patch" approach? I think that I have no need or desire to completely abstain, however, I also have nothing in my house that is worth indulging in. And that is on purpose. And if I make something myself then I have a whole pan left to tempt me after I enjoy my "moderation." Hm...I'm in a quandary.
In better news I've been enjoying a lot of green tea and frozen blueberries. And really I've been quite satisfied. I've been able to munch on blueberries for those times when I don't really need to eat, I just want something to munch on, and you can't eat that many of them because they're cold. The de-caf green tea selection in this part of the world is lame (as is a lot of the selection for anything that might be considered "health food") but I did find one Lipton Honey Lemon that was really pretty good. I also tried chai green tea, and it was good, but not the same. Think I'll stick to the black on that. Another new product I wanted to give a whirl was Special K's Protein Plus. Only 100 calories with 10g. of protein. However when I sat down with my 3/4 of a cup and 1/2 c. skim milk next to Mike's overflowing bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, I was sorely disappointed. It wasn't bad really...and I'm not hungry yet, just not satisfied either. Pretty sure it's not worth its $3 a box.
Yesterday I rode my bike around both of the twin lakes. It's still about 12 miles I figure, however most of South Twin's trail is just a gravel road so that was a little harder going. But enjoyable. I burn a little over 800 calories on a 1 hour bike ride, (or so they say, there's no way to count in that I'm also pulling a baby cart) that makes me think I should start counting that as a workout rather than just as my "something active." Monday I did my workout video and so with that and after my bike ride, I could barely walk last night.
Oh, one more thing and then I'll end this already long post: I met a guy yesterday that informed me that they have mixed martial arts class in Pocahontas! I know, I'm a nerd, but really, I'm excited. I loved Karate when I took it before and having it as close as Pocahontas might just be the best find I've had since we moved here...waiting on more information,and praying that Mike might agree to do it with me. That's going to take a miracle but God is powerful! ;)
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