Sorry I've been gone for a few days, I have not been feeling well and I have been so run down from working so much! But, here I am! I haven't weighed myself so I have no idea if I have lost any weight, I sure don't feel like it! lol I do feel really bloated lately because I have been bunking up with mother nature for 25 days! YEP! 25 FRIGGIN' DAYS!!! I am going to my OBGYN tomorrow to see what the Hell is up with that! I would like to write mother nature and cancel my monthly subscription...I don't like her gifts, she can keep them!
Yesterday I went through ALL of my clothes and tossed out about half of my wardrobe. Either I didn't like stuff because I have had it so long, or its too big! So that's a plus. But I do find myself struggling because I wanna go shopping and buy more clothes that fit, but I don't want to spend a small fortune on buying more "fat" clothes! Whats a girl to do? I think I need to spend some more time on polyvore and see if I can mix up what I already have to make some cute stuff!
After all of that sorting I went off to work this AM, had a short day and came home to a bowl of Spaghetti-O's. YES, I have a culinary degree and am a professionally trained chef and I eat spaghetti-o's. How gross is that? They are like the one thing I have eaten for the longest time that I would never tell people that I eat! Gross fat chick, just gross!
On another subject before I run, I contacted a trainer yesterday AND my sister and I have agreed to do a bootcamp together! AHHHH!!!! Im excited, and scared....and excited....and scared!
Ciao,
One Fat Chick
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Sicky, Documentaries, and Flexitarianism
So I am at home sick today....I think I have a stomach virus...which is really no good when your trying to feel better about your body and all you can do is sit in the bathroom. So instead of telling people I'm sick, Im just gonna say Im doing a "cleanse"! It sounds so much better and people will still wanna be around you, because lets face it, the second you say your sick, people run for the hills and avoid you like you have the plague. Freak out much, I probably just ate a bad salad (who are we kidding, we all know it was a burger) and Im run down because I work all the damn time!
Speaking of work, I thought I would talk about it. Usually people's work has nothing to do with them gaining weight, but mine has a LOT to do with it. Why? Im a chef. And not just any chef, Im a private chef that works in my clients homes to make them gourmet treats that I then go home and make for myself because they look just too darn good to not have! Im greedy like that.
I have been in this profession on and off since 2003...I took some time to try out other careers, and I get bored doing the same thing all the time. But cooking is my passion. I have a culinary degree, which cost me $60,000 and 56 pounds! Oh, and I guess I should mention that my culinary degree is from a french school....so butter, bacon, butter, bacon, and more butter and bacon. Mmmmmmmmm.....ever had bacon wrapped butter? Me either, but it sounds freaking amazing, like something they would have at the Texas State Fair! *Note to self, do NOT call the TSF to see if they have bacon wrapped butter!
I know I can do more "healthy" cooking, so thats what I am going to try. I have started several pin boards on pinterest that are all healthy food that looks reasonably tasty! So I am actually excited to try a bunch of them! And of course, I will share them here, even if they suck! Especially if they suck, because they shouldn't be all over pinterest if they suck! Right?
image from Netflix
On another subject, anyone that knows me knows that I am a HUGE documentary buff! I will watch documentaries on pretty much any subject because I love to learn new things! Now Netflix has figured out that I love watching documentaries about health and nutrition, so it has this neat little section for me where it recommends different films all about that subject! Its like friggin magic! Im in love!
But anyone that knows me also knows that documentaries about health are like infomercials to me! I will go out and buy, do, drink, eat, not drink, not eat, anything that they say to do! Its like my version of crack, and costs me just as much! But I did watch this one the other day called Forks over Knives. It is all about the movement to plant based, whole food diets. It makes SO MUCH sense!!! I won't ruin the whole thing for you, but the idea is cutting most meat, oil, dairy, and overly processed foods OUT of your diet! Totally Legit! I think I would like to become more of a "flexitarian" meaning, I eat a plant based diet, and occasionally eat meat or dairy products. (The meat I know I can do, the dairy will be a REAL challenge!)
So I am off to take a nap at 10am because I can! Have a great day!
Caio,
One Fat Chick Pin It
Speaking of work, I thought I would talk about it. Usually people's work has nothing to do with them gaining weight, but mine has a LOT to do with it. Why? Im a chef. And not just any chef, Im a private chef that works in my clients homes to make them gourmet treats that I then go home and make for myself because they look just too darn good to not have! Im greedy like that.
I have been in this profession on and off since 2003...I took some time to try out other careers, and I get bored doing the same thing all the time. But cooking is my passion. I have a culinary degree, which cost me $60,000 and 56 pounds! Oh, and I guess I should mention that my culinary degree is from a french school....so butter, bacon, butter, bacon, and more butter and bacon. Mmmmmmmmm.....ever had bacon wrapped butter? Me either, but it sounds freaking amazing, like something they would have at the Texas State Fair! *Note to self, do NOT call the TSF to see if they have bacon wrapped butter!
I know I can do more "healthy" cooking, so thats what I am going to try. I have started several pin boards on pinterest that are all healthy food that looks reasonably tasty! So I am actually excited to try a bunch of them! And of course, I will share them here, even if they suck! Especially if they suck, because they shouldn't be all over pinterest if they suck! Right?
On another subject, anyone that knows me knows that I am a HUGE documentary buff! I will watch documentaries on pretty much any subject because I love to learn new things! Now Netflix has figured out that I love watching documentaries about health and nutrition, so it has this neat little section for me where it recommends different films all about that subject! Its like friggin magic! Im in love!
But anyone that knows me also knows that documentaries about health are like infomercials to me! I will go out and buy, do, drink, eat, not drink, not eat, anything that they say to do! Its like my version of crack, and costs me just as much! But I did watch this one the other day called Forks over Knives. It is all about the movement to plant based, whole food diets. It makes SO MUCH sense!!! I won't ruin the whole thing for you, but the idea is cutting most meat, oil, dairy, and overly processed foods OUT of your diet! Totally Legit! I think I would like to become more of a "flexitarian" meaning, I eat a plant based diet, and occasionally eat meat or dairy products. (The meat I know I can do, the dairy will be a REAL challenge!)
So I am off to take a nap at 10am because I can! Have a great day!
Caio,
One Fat Chick Pin It
Friday, April 13, 2012
What am I doing here?
While contemplating what all I should share on here, I thought I would talk a little more about my goals....
Like I stated before, I want to lose 60 pounds. Many of my friends and family have no idea about this blog, and for good reason. Its a well known fact (at least in my world) that the second you say your "on a diet" or "eating healthy" or "trying to lose weight", people are supportive for about 3.6 seconds before shoving some chocolate cake in your face and saying "just one little bite, its just this one time!" Or they hear that your *GASP* trying to cut most meat out of your diet, which here in Texas is a SIN!!, and they tell you that you will never make it, your crazy, and you might as well give up now because no one can keep that up forever! BUNK!! Sabotage is just not my cup of chai tea latte! Why do we do this to each other....jealousy? Possibly. I just don't get it! Why can't you all just be freaking encouraging and stop being haters?
*step off your soap box fat chick!*
So I am not going the traditional route in this....I'm not gonna start drinking 8 glasses of water a day, run a mile this morning, eat all healthy for the next three days and then give up because its too damn hard to keep up with all of that crap. Nope, I started by cutting out sodas. That's a BIGGIE for me! Sonic and I have a very close relationship, and I'm dating a Dr. there known as Pepper, with extra vanilla and easy ice. He usually comes to me in a 44oz cup, all cold and ready.....ok this is sounding like a really sick fantasy...that's what the sugar withdraw has done to me already! Let's just say I will greatly miss my vanilla Dr.Pepper, or the occasional vanilla Root Beer. Now, don't be using this blog as a reason to get new flavors for your drinks at Sonic! (I'm guilty...that's how I got the idea for the vanilla root beer...thanks a LOT blog-o-sphere!)
Image from Google
After the withdraws from the soda go away, I'm going to cut fast food out. Its amazing how much money I spend on fast food a week! I go to Taco Cabana three times a week and eat 4...yeah, I said it, 4 breakfast tacos and two chocolate milks...its my weakness....I used to have a Dr.Pepper with them, but I decided two heavily sugared and chocolate infused dairy products was a way better option! So I guess no more chorizo, potato, egg, and cheese (and yes, if your from Austin, I made a SHACK taco at TC's!) tacos for me....and its really too bad, because the chick in the drive through knows me by name. I think she read my credit card once though because I don't ever remember telling her what my name is. I know that should sound kinda creeper, but I actually like it! Is that wrong?
Image from Google
Now, I do draw a line...there will be ONE drive thru that I do not neglect, and that's Starbucks. I know, I know! THE SUGAR!!! But I have to have SOMETHING that is normal that keeps me motivated. My future hubby told me that true love is getting a Grande Mocha without having to ask for it (which I bring him almost every time I see him), and I think he's right! Except for me is a Venti (yeah, I like it big!) hot chocolate with extra whip, or a double chocolaty chip frappuccino, or a vanilla bean frappuccino. And yes, you read that right, I don't drink coffee at Starbucks. I'm one of those freaks! But Im just a few stars away from my coveted GOLD CARD and I know that just toasts your bagel if your a huge coffee drinker! Yep, I'm gonna get the same free crap as you and a fancy little card at the coffee place for drinking hot chocolate and milk shakes at Starbucks! HA!
After all of this who knows? I would like to cut meat and dairy WAY down in my diet! I think my diet is about 20% fruits, veggies, meat, eggs, and bread and 80% cheese. That probably needs to change. So I will think about it.
Image from IMDB
I also watched Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead the other day, so I thought about buying a juicer for about a week, till I saw how much they cost!! Someone wanna get me one as a wedding gift? I'll invite you and even let you eat the food and drink the booze like the guests that didn't bring me stuff I actually wanted! Yep, I definitely think a juicer is in order for the wedding registry. I wonder what the MR. is gonna think about that?? Probably tell me to juice him up a NY Strip and some Round Rock donuts!
Ciao,
One Fat Chick Pin It
Like I stated before, I want to lose 60 pounds. Many of my friends and family have no idea about this blog, and for good reason. Its a well known fact (at least in my world) that the second you say your "on a diet" or "eating healthy" or "trying to lose weight", people are supportive for about 3.6 seconds before shoving some chocolate cake in your face and saying "just one little bite, its just this one time!" Or they hear that your *GASP* trying to cut most meat out of your diet, which here in Texas is a SIN!!, and they tell you that you will never make it, your crazy, and you might as well give up now because no one can keep that up forever! BUNK!! Sabotage is just not my cup of chai tea latte! Why do we do this to each other....jealousy? Possibly. I just don't get it! Why can't you all just be freaking encouraging and stop being haters?
*step off your soap box fat chick!*
So I am not going the traditional route in this....I'm not gonna start drinking 8 glasses of water a day, run a mile this morning, eat all healthy for the next three days and then give up because its too damn hard to keep up with all of that crap. Nope, I started by cutting out sodas. That's a BIGGIE for me! Sonic and I have a very close relationship, and I'm dating a Dr. there known as Pepper, with extra vanilla and easy ice. He usually comes to me in a 44oz cup, all cold and ready.....ok this is sounding like a really sick fantasy...that's what the sugar withdraw has done to me already! Let's just say I will greatly miss my vanilla Dr.Pepper, or the occasional vanilla Root Beer. Now, don't be using this blog as a reason to get new flavors for your drinks at Sonic! (I'm guilty...that's how I got the idea for the vanilla root beer...thanks a LOT blog-o-sphere!)
After the withdraws from the soda go away, I'm going to cut fast food out. Its amazing how much money I spend on fast food a week! I go to Taco Cabana three times a week and eat 4...yeah, I said it, 4 breakfast tacos and two chocolate milks...its my weakness....I used to have a Dr.Pepper with them, but I decided two heavily sugared and chocolate infused dairy products was a way better option! So I guess no more chorizo, potato, egg, and cheese (and yes, if your from Austin, I made a SHACK taco at TC's!) tacos for me....and its really too bad, because the chick in the drive through knows me by name. I think she read my credit card once though because I don't ever remember telling her what my name is. I know that should sound kinda creeper, but I actually like it! Is that wrong?
Now, I do draw a line...there will be ONE drive thru that I do not neglect, and that's Starbucks. I know, I know! THE SUGAR!!! But I have to have SOMETHING that is normal that keeps me motivated. My future hubby told me that true love is getting a Grande Mocha without having to ask for it (which I bring him almost every time I see him), and I think he's right! Except for me is a Venti (yeah, I like it big!) hot chocolate with extra whip, or a double chocolaty chip frappuccino, or a vanilla bean frappuccino. And yes, you read that right, I don't drink coffee at Starbucks. I'm one of those freaks! But Im just a few stars away from my coveted GOLD CARD and I know that just toasts your bagel if your a huge coffee drinker! Yep, I'm gonna get the same free crap as you and a fancy little card at the coffee place for drinking hot chocolate and milk shakes at Starbucks! HA!
After all of this who knows? I would like to cut meat and dairy WAY down in my diet! I think my diet is about 20% fruits, veggies, meat, eggs, and bread and 80% cheese. That probably needs to change. So I will think about it.
I also watched Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead the other day, so I thought about buying a juicer for about a week, till I saw how much they cost!! Someone wanna get me one as a wedding gift? I'll invite you and even let you eat the food and drink the booze like the guests that didn't bring me stuff I actually wanted! Yep, I definitely think a juicer is in order for the wedding registry. I wonder what the MR. is gonna think about that?? Probably tell me to juice him up a NY Strip and some Round Rock donuts!
Ciao,
One Fat Chick Pin It
Thursday, April 12, 2012
I hope this works...
So, as you can imagine, Im a fat chick...weighing in at 220lbs and 5'7", and Im 28 years old. In order to make sure I can see my daughter grow up....and fit into my wedding dress for my upcoming nuptials....I have decided I am going to attempt to lose some weight. I thought it might be helpful for myself to start a blog...Im sure for a while, no one will read it, and Im ok with that, because lets face it...the last thing I want anyone seeing is my fat ass all over a blog!
So my goal is to lose 60lbs by this time next year! I think thats quite obtainable. If not, Im royally screwed, or at least, I will just be a fat bride!
I thought I would try to post new recipes that I wanna try that I find on pinterest, maybe a wedding update here and there, workouts, and just the updates on my ups and, hopefully sporadic, downs on my journey to weight loss, or not!
Hopefully by the end of the year this blog can be called one skinny chick (even though, lets be honest, I won't be skinny 60 pounds lighter, so lets go with one slightly less fat chick).
Ciao,
One Fat Chick Pin It
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