munchies

Did it to myself

As I sit here tonight, watching a “Criminal Minds” marathon on A&E and fighting food cravings out the wazoo, I can honestly say it’s my own damn fault.

That’s right. After a week straight of sitting at Starbucks most of the day, hard at work on my manuscript, I decided to treat myself to an oatmeal cookie and a mocha-coconut Frappuccino  today.

Even though I got the Frappuccino made with light mocha and base and whole milk, it was a big mistake. Huge. I shouldn’t have done it. I know better. And now I’m paying for it. I can’t stop eating … cashews, cheese, an Atkins brownie … and nothing’s filling me up. Blech.

Okay. It’s time to take deep breaths and know that one day of indulging won’t make me blow up. I just need to get back on track now.

I don’t weigh in until Thursday. Plenty of time to undo the damage before then. I’m back to work tomorrow, which means back to my routine … and that has to be good for my diet. I’ll be in my own kitchen, with the ability to cater to my own healthy, low-carb whims.

Anyone else out there a fan of “Criminal Minds”? What does it say about me that my entertainment of choice is cop/FBI shows or true crime stuff on Investigation Discovery (now ID)? Maybe I ought to try my hand at writing romantic suspense.

Worst of the 90s?

The ladies at the Writing Playground, one of the writing blogs I read regularly, shared a list of the worst songs of the 90s, as voted by the readers of Rolling Stone magazine.

There were a few surprises on the list, which is as follows:
1. Aqua, “Barbie Girl”

2. Los Del Rio, “Macarena”

3. Billy Ray Cyrus, “Achy Breaky Heart”

4. Vanilla Ice, “Ice Ice Baby”

5. Chumbawamba, “Tubthumping”

6. Hanson, “MMMBop”

7. Celine Dion, “My Heart Will Go On”

8. Baha Men, “Who Let The Dogs Out?”

9. Right Said Fred, “I’m Too Sexy”

10. 4 Non Blondes, “What’s Up?”

I confess, I LOVE Nos. 5, 9 and 10, and have them on the iPod, alongside fun ’80s songs like “Jessie’s Girl” and “Voices Carry.”

Plenty of worse songs came out in the 90s, I’m sure. What about “Rico Suave”? That one was super lame.

Just goes to reinforce my belief that I don’t get along with critics. If a movie critic hates a new release, I usually think, “That means I’ll love it.” But if a critic waxes poetic, I’m likely to find the movie boring.

I seem to remember disagreeing with whoever put together the “100 worst songs of the 80s” special for VH-1. No. 1 was Starship’s “We Built this City.” I do believe “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and many, many of my beloved 80s hits made the list. Where was the remake of “I Think We’re Alone Now” (by either Tiffany or Debbie Gibson … don’t remember which one)? That’s what should have made the list.

Then again, maybe I just have no musical taste. I like what I like, popular opinion be damned.

Your turn: What bad 90s song would you put on the 10 worst list? Any songs on the RS list that you’ll confess to liking?

On another note, it’s been a hungry day. Maybe it’s almost that TOM, because I’ve had a bad case of the munchies. Haven’t eaten anything carb-filled, so that’s a plus. Breakfast was a cheese omelet with bacon; lunch was a chicken caesar salad; dinner was leftover meatloaf and brussels sprouts. I snacked on some nuts (about six more than are in 1 serving) and cheese (two colby-jack sticks) and cherry tomatoes; and at about 10 p.m., I ate an Atkins peanut butter bar with another bottle of H20.

I didn’t count carbs, but maybe I should. That actually looks a little low. *pause for calculations* Nope — 24.8. That’s pretty much on-target. I’m trying to aim closer to 30 this week. (Though with the gain, maybe I should drop back down to 25.)

Tomorrow’s my bimonthly writer’s group meeting, and I’m also working in the evening. If I try really hard, maybe I’ll get up early enough to take a walk before we leave.

My softball team’s last double-header, which got rained out last Sunday, is now rescheduled for this Sunday. Keep your fingers crossed that the weather is clear.

Just because

Dear me:

Just because today’s best-laid menu plan went awry doesn’t give you license to keep eating.

Just because you ate half a Hershey’s Special Dark bar that wasn’t on your list doesn’t mean you need to go home and finish it.

Just because you decided you HAD to take advantage of the Starbucks treat receipt to get a second Frappuccino Light on your way to the office (after downing one an hour earlier at the grocery store) doesn’t give you a reason to go hog wild.

Just because you couldn’t say no to the delicious but decadent brownies your coworker brought into the office doesn’t mean you should leave work and make a late-night fast food run.

Yes, today might not have gone exactly as planned — and tomorrow will likely be another higher-Points day.

Still, you need to keep your head in the game. Maybe order a salad for lunch at your meeting, instead of going for a higher-calorie option (like your favorite Reuben sandwich). Skip the whip on the Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino Light you’re getting on the drive down to Prescott.

Don’t cave in to another lost weekend, because you know that won’t help you reach your goal weight.

Love,

Me