Marti Stanley’s Web Log

Yeah. Even though I had good intentions, my efforts of dieting failed. I don’t know if it’s my lack of willpower or if this is just not the diet for me, but I cannot do it. I eat fairly healthy for the most part, and will continue to fix meals for my husband to support his dieting routine. I just won’t be on the same routine.

I am the type that enjoys my instant oatmeal in the morning. I like being able to eat carrots and steamed white rice. I LOVE plain rice cakes. Sounds weird I know, but I do. And I have found my daughter loves them too! I also enjoy having something fun and special like blackberry muffins or chocolate chip pancakes sometimes, none of these items including the carrots are on the South Beach diet. So maybe I shouldn’t worry about sticking to a strict diet but instead try to make healthy choices.

I think being well balanced will be good for my daughter too. That way, we can have a treat like smiley face french toast on Saturday mornings while still eating well at other times. Now, I am not saying we can’t do healthy fun foods, I actually know plenty of those after teaching at a preschool, but in this day of age, I don’t want my daughter to grow up worrying about her calorie intake at age 4. (And yes, some children do that!)

Just letting you all know that I am not participating in the diet. But Travis has stuck with it beautifully. I am very proud of him and hope he gets the results he is looking for.