Hummus and Carrots

OK, try not to be jealous but I am having a snack of hummus and carrots. I have "re-newed" my dedication to watching what I eat and trying to lose weight. (Notice: I did not say "diet") Man, does it ever stink. I figured out what my problem is - I like to eat! That's a news flash! I guess when it comes down to it, I know what to do - I just don't want to do it. Due to a lousy metabolic disorder, carbohydrates wreak havoc to my body. And those just "happen" to be my favorite things in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD. Not chocolate, not ice cream, not hot fudge.... but rich, creamy mashed potatoes.... yummy, delicious macaroni and cheese... all those wonderful "comfort" foods. MMMMMMM.... but for me, those are my worst possible choices. So it makes me wonder... is it due to the disorder that I crave those foods or is the cravings that CAUSED the disorder. Who knows... but in the meantime, I am cutting back on my favorites foods. Note: I didn't say CUTTING OUT my favorite foods... all in moderation, all in moderation... and I know, all I need to do is "make some lifestyle changes" as my doctor lovingly tells me but isn't easier to just eat whatever you want when you want it? I would really like to lose 25 lbs by the end of the year. Think I can do it? I have the weight lifting thing down. Love weight lifting... but that's not going to make me any thinner. Sure, it will compact what I have and get my heart going and burn calories at rest and all that good stuff but what I REALLY need is some good old fashioned cardio... walking.... and more walking and even more walking. So my plan is now that the weather is getting a bit warmer (and hopefully staying that way) is to take Kevin and Ryan to the playground as soon as Eddie gets on the bus. It's one mile each way. So we can go, run around, have lunch and make it home in time for nap time. That is my GOAL. Those of us with children know that plans can change at any second without any advance notice... and that's OK... as long as you know it can happen... So that's my goal and hopefully we can get out there and get some fresh air. I truly do love to walk, I just REALLY prefer to do it outside as opposed to the treadmill. Well, that's my story for today. Ed has the kids at Scalliwags and I'm doing some cleaning around the house, opening the windows, mopping the floors, etc - all the good stuff. Til next time...