4.05.2010

The Streaker



Okay, I admit it - I'm a streaker...

Just not the kind you are thinking of.

I go in streaks (or spurts if you want another word for it) - for example,

I recently listened to a lecture on good carbs vs. bad carbs; I also heard a person talking about the importance of getting the daily dose of veggies/fruits. (But, don't eat many fruits as they are all loaded with excess sugar! I mean, I can't even enjoy an orange because it's too sweet...a banana has too little fiber, etc. with the fruit.)

So, here's where the streaking part comes in - I hear that stuff and I try to do it....for a few days.

But, maintaining it is an entirely different story. I rushed right out, bought all kinds of veggies, ate them, realized I was starving, and went back to my old ways.

I mean, truly, how can an Idaho - born and bred - girl give up potatoes that are:

mashed
fried
deep fried
twice baked -my personal favorite if mom made them
scalloped
baked
roasted
creamed w peas
in potato salad
steamed
riced?

And, so that is why I am a streaker. I just keep going in spurts when it comes to eating right/healthy. I mean, I'm supposed to replace potatoes with quinoa, millet, lentils?

Here's to all of us streakers in the world.

And, long live the bad carbs!

2 comments:

Lauralee said...

You forgot Baked Potato Skins, which is what I had for dinner last night. I do love me some taters!

Mrs. Olsen said...

You're funny. Hey, read this book: In Defense of Food by Michael Pollen. I am reading it now and it has sweeping perspective and wonderful common sense. I really think you would enjoy it.

It's so HARD....

 for me to go to church and be filled with the spirit and come home and see something that my kids or grandkids have posted on social media....