I miss fizzy coke!
(coke = any beverage with carbonation, not COKE specifically)
Back in the summer and fall, I read several articles that were speculating that even Diet cokes were to blame for added pounds on the American body. Basically, the body was 'reading' Splenda, Equal or the artificial sweetner of choice as 'sugar'. So it didn't matter that the coke was Diet because your sweet tastebuds STILL tell your body to spike your insulin because 'sugar' is being eaten. This artificial spike eventually causes your metabolism to not process ANY sugar properly. My PCOS already causes insulin issues so no need to give my metabolism addition hurdles to overcome.
SOOOO......
I gave up carbonated beverages back in September on the OFF chance that it might help me lose some weight. But alas, my Diet Coke was not causing me to retain any weight. Five months later and I'm convinced the only reason for the weight loss is the 5-7 hrs/wk of cardio since Jan. 1st.
The good part is I don't feel the need to drink cokes anymore. I just sneak sips from Rich's nightly Diet Coke at dinner.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Disposal WINS!
Admittedly I have a whopper sinus infection and am stumbling through my day...Here is evidence to how tired I really am....This happened in less than 10 seconds, which in some way is a great endorsement for our new disposal.
Disposal - 1
Bottle Ring - 0
Disposal - 1
Bottle Ring - 0
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
BOO!
This is Nora's favorite game of late. There are several games that revolve around 'boo!'
1. She 'hides' in the half bath and closes the door, leaving her in the dark. No fear of the dark with her. She talks in a questioning voice for a couple seconds and then opens the door and BOO! The only downside to this game is she will try to play it alone and lock herself in the bathroom. Many a day there are little screams from the bathroom.
2. The pillows on our upstairs couch are oversized and she will hide behind one and peek around the sides to say 'BOO!'. This can take up a half hour before bedtime.
3. The cutest rendition happened tonight. Nora was doing her bath time thing where she STANDS in the tub and duck splashes with her feet. She then grabs the CLEAR shower curtain and pulls it in front of her body and face. She then smirked and said, 'BOO???' and tilted her head to one side. She knew I could see her but decided to be a clown. I must give her a star for creative thinking though!
1. She 'hides' in the half bath and closes the door, leaving her in the dark. No fear of the dark with her. She talks in a questioning voice for a couple seconds and then opens the door and BOO! The only downside to this game is she will try to play it alone and lock herself in the bathroom. Many a day there are little screams from the bathroom.
2. The pillows on our upstairs couch are oversized and she will hide behind one and peek around the sides to say 'BOO!'. This can take up a half hour before bedtime.
3. The cutest rendition happened tonight. Nora was doing her bath time thing where she STANDS in the tub and duck splashes with her feet. She then grabs the CLEAR shower curtain and pulls it in front of her body and face. She then smirked and said, 'BOO???' and tilted her head to one side. She knew I could see her but decided to be a clown. I must give her a star for creative thinking though!
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