Southbeach Hell

Lance and I are back on the Southbeach diet.  My mom recently did the Atkins diet and lost 8 pounds.  She looked great.  Of course, she gained at least three pounds at my house during her Easter visit. 

As much as the two of us go shopping, I noticed that I was wearing a larger size, and having a hard time closing the waist.  Ever since I stopped breastfeeding, my tummy has remained in a state of “bloatiness” or as I like to call it “pregnant state”.  I knew it was time to act, and no better time then the present. 

I really liked the Southbeach diet when I first did it.  The recipes were good, and it was not that hard to stay away from fruit and bread.  However, this time I feel terrible, and I crave sugar alot.  I guess it is because of my “no salt” diet, ever since I was diagnosed with high blood pressure.  Having to stay away from salt for almost two years, has steered me towards sugar snacks.  Too many of them I know.  Tonight I got so excited because I found a recipe called the “Southbeach Peanut Butter Cup”.  It called for 1 fudgicle, 1 tablespoon Peanut butter, and 1 tablespoon no fat whipped topping.  I could not wait to eat dessert.  Isn’t that pathetic?  This has been worse then quitting smoking, and I smoked for 19 years. HA!  I am in Southbeach hell, and I cannot wait to  eat strawberries.  Only 11 days left. Yeah!

Easter 2008

Well, we have had a house full of family over the last two months, and how wonderful it has been. First we had a visit from Grandpa Bill. The kids enjoyed it so much. Nicolas horsed around with him for hours, and Olivia well she just wrapped his heart around her finger. Bill stayed with us for three weeks, which gave the kids and him a special time to bond. Then he helped me by finding a spot in my garage for my new car. Yes, we are now the proud owners of a Honda Odyssey. What a relief to have such a nice big car. I hope Bill will come and see us again next year. The kids miss him, and his son misses him even more. Great memories are made during this time.

Next, my parents came to visit for three weeks. I think Dad really enjoyed driving the Odyssey. Mom enjoyed being with Nicolas (her favorite grandchild). Olivia was attached to Opi right away.

We celebrated Easter together. It was alot of fun. The kids were just so excited when they walked into the Living Room and looked outside to see all of those eggs. Nicolas ran after most of them, but Olivia filled up her basket just as fast. She is a smart cookie. She watched me pick them up only once, and then mimicked me. After that we enjoyed a Turkey dinner. It was a special wish from Mom, since they don’t get good Turkey in Germany. And of course, after that we all took a nap.

We also spent alot of time shopping for a frame for my new birthday gift. I think it turned out great, and I love the way it transforms our living room. Yes, we celebrated my birthday. Yes there was cake. Yes, the kids enjoyed it. Yes, everyone enjoyed it. Did I mention I am on a diet. Shopping and Eating was all we did, and both made me feel fat, so it is time to lose at least 10 pounds.

Family is fun, and I think everyone enjoyed our most recent visits. Now it is back to the humdrum monotonous day-to-day stuff!