Before I say anything else, I just wanted to say a huge thanks to you girls that rallied and sent me warm wishes about this funk of mine. It was just that.. a minor blip - and I'm already using my expendable brain cells to figure out how to turn things around. I wasn't particularly worried about my so called binge.. though I really did go to town. I've done that twice in the 7+ months since banded so it's no big deal. So with that.........
I have never really been one of these people that cook for love. I do it because.... well, I have to. With a big family I'm always trying to figure out to keep five mens bellies full and it's a full-time job all of it's own. Yesterday, I needed a distraction. So I decided to cook. It actually helped quite a bit. It kept me busy and at the end I had a lovely bunch of snacky foodstuff - some of which went in the pantry, some in the freezer. It should tide them all over for a little, anyway. I always say, if it's not nailed down then it ends up disappearing... and the same goes for this lot. They all got back from the farm (Busselton) ravenous and were excited to see treats in the cupboard. I think I have one muffin left and some biscuits and maybe half the pie.
I think I know whats happening here re: me losing my way. I have no routine. It's always been a struggle when the kids finish school and are off for seven plus weeks over summer. This year has been no different. Trying to keep them occupied so they don't do my head in has always been a challenge and this year I am also trying to keep the focus on me and losing this weight. My exercise routine has gone out the window due to a serious lack of time and with it I tend to be all over the place. I also have a very tight band this morning for some strange reason. Even water is a bit of a struggle to get down. Stress anyone? I think it's just temporary though and I will still be booking in for a squirt more of a fill. I can guarantee that by this afternoon I will be hungry and eating again. I just want this hunger gone.
MOTH (Man of the House) and I will be taking a short break for ourselves next weekend with any luck. We have a hugely busy February coming up and if we don't do it now, well, who knows when we will have a chance next. So he's promised we will have a night away (maybe just go to Perth for a night in a swanky hotel.. I love that more than anything.) I would love to to go somewhere I can finally wear my dress that I bought way back when... remember the long blue one? I still haven't had a chance to wear it yet and by the time I do, it will probably be too big. So I'm aiming for a little fun in a few days. Where though I can wear it here in Perth though I have no idea. We have a lots of really expensive restaurants - as do most cities - but I'm not sure if this is a great idea due to the fact I don't really enjoy them now. It's hard to go out and plan to eat then not. You know? So, I will have to do a little research and figure out something else. Here's hoping. Will update when I know more. Any suggestions welcome lol.
Hope you all had a great weekend.
Seeya soon
Cara xxx
Keeping busy seems to be the way to get over a binge, I will have to remember that when I go over the deep end. Your going to know him dead in that blue dress :)
ReplyDeleteI love food porn............now I'm hungry but since I'm facing that "confessional room" tomorrow I'll go to bed hungry haha!
ReplyDeleteAs for eating out....I normally stick with soup and am fine and satisfied. If I go for anything else it's an appetizer and the man candy eats part of it too. A bite of his dinner is also a norm for me. Above all just go have fun with your MOTH!! ;-)
I'm coming over to get a piece of pie. A weekend away sounds great - it will hopefully help you recharge.
ReplyDeleteYou sound more 'up' today which is great!!! I was wondering if it was the lack of routine too....I feel flat since being back from hols and having another 2.5 weeks to fill in.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chocolate muffin. I imagined eating one while I read your post...it was very yummy...lol. Baking is like therapy. It's good for the soul. I love to bake, especially when I have a lot on my mind. It helps me relax. I hope you get an opportunity to wear your dress soon.
ReplyDeleteYummy the food looks delicious - just the type of things I'm craving but seem to be too lazy to make :-)
ReplyDeleteI think maybe you and MOTH should find a restaurant with dancing so you can really work that dress and then its not all about the food - sounds romantic anyway getting away together :-)
Food looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteThere's heaps of funky tapas places in Perth - works well for bandits because you just order till you've had enough and they're small servings (although quite pricey). Only prob might be that MOTH might not be full when you are, but worth a thought.
If you want to catch up for a drink while you're up this way, flick me an email but I completely understand if you just want to keep the weekend for you and MOTH.
Em :)
Goodness--I have gone crazy with cooking lately..YOur food had me swooning :)...I think there is something about 'if I can't eat it I might as well experience in other tactile ways'??? I love the idea of the tapas to wear your fancy dress. I had some in San Diego last Spring when pretty tight and it worked much better than I expected and I tasted foods that I had never tasted before.
ReplyDeleteI am jealous of you with your warm summer and night to Perth.....I wanna come?? hahahaha
Have fun and have a drink while looking at the nice warm sunset for me will ya?
Whenever I hear food porn I picture little fruits humping each other.
ReplyDeleteAnyways, all of that looks SOOOOOOOOO good! I have been dying to dress up as well! I of course have no suggestions for Perth, but can't wait to see the pictures!
Amy