My train of thought has left the station....

I had all sorts of things to write about....but now that I'm sitting here I can't remember any of them. I suppose being that it's just past five am isn't helping. The stupid dog woke me up, shaking his head every two seconds. Apparently, he is having ear issues again. I tell ya, that dog has more ear infections than fifteen three year olds!

Did anyone happen to catch Oprah yesterday? I don't usually watch her since, well, I don't like her, but she had a woman on who wrote the newest hot selling diet book about French women being skinny. I wanted to see what their secret was. Apparently, they do not see food as "bad" or "wrong". They eat what they want, and (here's the key) STOP when they feel satisfied. In other words, if they want a chocolate eclair, they eat one....but put it down half way through because they have already experience the taste and smell. Here's my problem. Who in their RIGHT MIND would waste half a freaking eclair???? Therein lies the difference....

They also have a three bite rule. You get your plate, you take three bites of everything and then you are done. There was no talk of how big your bites should be....are we talking dainty little bird-like bites, or "I haven't eaten all day nevermind the fork just tip the plate into my mouth" sized bites.

Truthfully though, what she said was pretty smart. Enjoy good, wholesome foods and eat slowly, savoring every bite. Your fullness will register sooner and you can have what you like. They don't snack on chips or processed food, but good cheese or yogurt. And if you go out and eat a big dinner, you don't have to have a huge breakfast in the morning. It's about balance. And there are no "bad" foods. Carbs are good, fats are good, protien is good. Just in moderate amounts. They had an American woman on who actually lost 23 lbs. eating this way. Ithink you would have a hard time in the beginning with will power, and recognizing when you feel full. But beyond that, it just may work.

I have to make 34 ice cream cone cupcakes for school tomorrow. (how's that for a segue?) I bought the colored cones for a bit of flare. I do need to go get some frosting though. No, I am not going to whip up a batch of homemade frosting....wayyyyy too much work. LOL. Wee one has been working on her makeup for two days now. Her talent show act will be with her little friend, singing a "Spice Girls" song. She will, of course, be Baby Spice, complete with a Union Jack shirt and plaid skirt. However, she has not yet decided between the "shocking red" and "flaming pink" lipstick. I told her how about just wearing some glittery lip gloss. You can only imagine her response....

Well, I hear Betsy's alarm going off so I suppose I should get ready to take her to the bus stop. Have a lovely Wednesday everyone....