Time for thyme

Yes, Winifred, I wonder who these people are, telling us what and how much to eat.  But I'm choosing to take notice now as I need a bit of a kick up the bum to get me going!  And I find that if my meals are well organised, my entire days seem to be better organised, too.

For example, this morning I dropped Emma at school and continued on to a shopping centre where I bought both kids a pair of winter pyjamas (our autumn nights are getting cooler), had a coffe while reading a book (about spelling) I bought there a couple of weeks back, then went to a green grocer for some vegies.  I came home and heated up some leftover chicken in thyme and white wine I cooked last night, added some whole potatoes done in the microwave and served with sour cream, and some frozen baby peas and thoroughly enjoyed my lunch.  That's nowhere near the recommended five veg, but better than the usual bread and cheese.

Now, after reading that book on spelling I feel motivated to do a bit of Japanese, then practise the piano. Usually I would have a nap and get depressed and unmotived.  Being alone is what makes it easy to slip into despondency and slothfulness.

So far I'm not losing any weight.  It's really annoying, when I eat properly, exercise, stand up all day long and still get fat!!!!  Mind you, I don't know why I want to lose weight, as I'm scrawny enough as it is - weight always goes from my neck and arms.