Cookie diet? It caught me eye. I am not big on fad diets or the latest exercise scam, however I have had a constant diet plan. The result is I have been the same paint size for the last 18 years. The great thing is I do eat what I love. (Chocolate once a day almost). The real trick to a diet is moderation.
Moderation in my diet means I can have a Hersey’s kiss or a small bit size chunk of chocolate, or a cookie. Eating it is a ritual for me. I put it in my mouth and let it melt as I spread it over my tongue. My kid can eat a big candy bar faster than it takes me to savor every bit of my treat. The other day I asked her if she tasted it when she wolfed hers down. She couldn’t remember.
So I like good things, and can eat cookies and other great sweats, so, as I said the cookie diet caught my eye. However I was very disappointed. Here is what I found:
“Eat cookies whenever you want--and still lose weight! But don't picture sugar cookies with sprinkles and gingerbread men, these are not your regular cookies. Dr. Siegal has created the "Cookie Diet"--which is a weight-loss system that helps control hunger with cookies and shakes.”
More prepackaged junk with a high sticker price- no thanks Dr. Siegal. The only way to maintain weight is to reduce calories and increase activity. Do not be afraid to feel hungry. If you eat healthy and add a few treats in the mix, and drink lots of water you’ll loose weight and maintain your figure, like me. Cookie diet, I am fine without it.
Now give me a kiss.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Petfinder Pet for Christmas
“My grandpa is getting me a puppy for Christmas.” Jerry proclaimed loudly. Jerry is nine, cruel to animals and can hardly take care of himself. The thought of him with a puppy scares me because I know this kid, and when he is angry he will hurt that animal.
Getting or giving someone a puppy for Christmas might seem like a good idea, but the truth is many of these pets end up in shelters because people had no idea how time consuming the pet would be, or worst yet, someone like Jerry gets one.
Besides who wants a puppy anyway? I’m a cat lover. And all of our cats were rescued off the streets of Kansas City. We had five and at times they are a pain, and others cute love balls.
We started with three brothers from the same litter. We had to catch them, and then get them fixed. Two of the brothers died, after ten plus years, and the last is still with us after fifteen years.
Our other two younger ones, around seven or eight, both forced their way into our homes. One moved into my garden after a November snow storm. We felt sorry for her and tried to coax her into our warm home. It took a week, but one day she walked into the house and let us pet and feed her. When we tried to put her back out she hissed at us. So she has been a permanent part of the family since. A few weeks later word was out that we took in strays, and a big black cat moved in. He had several homes and he moved around to each. The other family left the neighborhood so we became his permanent residence.
I could go on about our pets and some great stories. But I digress from my focus here- getting a pet for Christmas. If you're tempted to get a pet for the holidays, Petfinder is encouraging people to foster animals over the holidays.
Petfinder is a great resource for care and love of your animals.
Don’t for get to spay and neuter, and really consider the time and energy that having to care for a cat or puppy will take. It’s rewarding and fun to have a pet when you have that time and energy. But it’s bad for the animals when you don’t.
Getting or giving someone a puppy for Christmas might seem like a good idea, but the truth is many of these pets end up in shelters because people had no idea how time consuming the pet would be, or worst yet, someone like Jerry gets one.
Besides who wants a puppy anyway? I’m a cat lover. And all of our cats were rescued off the streets of Kansas City. We had five and at times they are a pain, and others cute love balls.
We started with three brothers from the same litter. We had to catch them, and then get them fixed. Two of the brothers died, after ten plus years, and the last is still with us after fifteen years.
Our other two younger ones, around seven or eight, both forced their way into our homes. One moved into my garden after a November snow storm. We felt sorry for her and tried to coax her into our warm home. It took a week, but one day she walked into the house and let us pet and feed her. When we tried to put her back out she hissed at us. So she has been a permanent part of the family since. A few weeks later word was out that we took in strays, and a big black cat moved in. He had several homes and he moved around to each. The other family left the neighborhood so we became his permanent residence.
I could go on about our pets and some great stories. But I digress from my focus here- getting a pet for Christmas. If you're tempted to get a pet for the holidays, Petfinder is encouraging people to foster animals over the holidays.
Petfinder is a great resource for care and love of your animals.
Don’t for get to spay and neuter, and really consider the time and energy that having to care for a cat or puppy will take. It’s rewarding and fun to have a pet when you have that time and energy. But it’s bad for the animals when you don’t.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Batman: Arkham Asylum to get a sequel
No date or platforms were revealed. There hasn’t been an official name set up yet. Its website, ArkhamHasMoved.com, doesn't offer any hints. Some are referring to it as Arkham Asylum 2.
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