Wow! It’s Wednesday! The Ideal Meal
So I joined Weight Watchers about a month ago in the hopes of getting back down to my wedding weight before I (hopefully) get pregnant again in January. As some of you might remember, I did not enjoy my first pregnancy, though I thoroughly love the result. So I’m hoping that being in better shape going into the second pregnancy will help me maintain energy and happiness the next time around. Actually, I don’t need to be happy, but I do really, truly need the energy, since my toddler probably isn’t planning to pamper me the way my husband did during my first pregnancy. My diet plan this time is a simple two-parter:
1. Stay within my Weight Watchers points.
2. Exercise for 20 minutes every single day.
And that’s it. I’ve lost 6 pounds so far and am officially in an awkward between-sizes state. I feel great, but …
Lately, I’ve found myself daydreaming about food. And not just about food, but about the perfect meal. I think about sumptuous steak dinners complete with wine and dessert. I imagine going to Korean BBQ and washing it down with copious amounts of Asahi. And you don’t even want to know what I’ve been thinking about doing to a boat of sushi. Or heaven forbid, what would happen if I walked into a French restaurant.
At this point, I would not settle for an In-N-Out burger. I would want — nay, I would need the double-double, the fries, the vanilla milkshake, and good company.
So, I think you know where this is headed. I wonder what you consider the elements of an ideal meal. For me, I have to have food I enjoy, really good beer or wine, dessert, and awesome people to share it with. But what about you? Sound off on your ideal meals in the comments!
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My ideal meal? Being that I'm allergic to most things, I'd be happy just for a damn good glass of wine.
But if I had to have actual food, a non-garlic (allergic) shrimp scampi…with a good glass of wine hehe
congrats on the weight loss! Look to your knit dresses for the inbetween time! JP's in the same place as you right now. From working out, his thighs are now bigger than they used to be, and his waist is smaller so for now, he's still wearing his old pants belted up like an old man hehe. At least we have knit dresses! :-)
Hahaha. I'm a little anti-knit dresses now, just b/c I've worn so many of them this year. I think I want to go through with my fourteen item wardrobe and just get things that look good at any size. Off-the-shoulder here I come!
My ideal meal? Being that I'm allergic to most things, I'd be happy just for a damn good glass of wine.
But if I had to have actual food, a non-garlic (allergic) shrimp scampi…with a good glass of wine hehe
congrats on the weight loss! Look to your knit dresses for the inbetween time! JP's in the same place as you right now. From working out, his thighs are now bigger than they used to be, and his waist is smaller so for now, he's still wearing his old pants belted up like an old man hehe. At least we have knit dresses! :-)
Hahaha. I'm a little anti-knit dresses now, just b/c I've worn so many of them this year. I think I want to go through with my fourteen item wardrobe and just get things that look good at any size. Off-the-shoulder here I come!
Sushi and lots of asahi
I love that we have the same ideal meal!
Sushi and lots of asahi
I love that we have the same ideal meal!
I love the Weight Watchers program- it’s a real solution that you can learn from and live with! If you have chocolate cravings ever, I suggest meringues which are rich and super low points or Haagen Daaz chocolate sorbet (a whole pint is only 8 pts!)
OK, the perfect meal for me definitely involves a smooth fruity pinot noir, and some cheese to start- maybe a sharp cheddar or chevre croquet on toasts. Fresh lightly steamed garden vegetables like broccoli or broccolini, yellow squash, whole carrots, cauliflower and pea, a nutty slice of lentil loaf covered with vegetarian brown gravy and potatoes au gratin would make it perfect. I love noodles though, so maybe instead of the potatoes I’d have a side of cappelini (sp?) or thick spaghetti in a light butter sauce, with chives and diced tomatoes.
I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but a small creme brulee with lavender cookies and a cappucino would be the perfect dessert.
Then again, a couple of tacos from Hugo’s sometimes tastes like the perfect meal too.
Can you tell I haven’t had lunch yet?!?
Yes, I could tell you hadn't had lunch yet! But I loved your meal. I'm a HUGE creme brulee fan and I think it's the perfect end for just about any meal. And yes, isn't it fun how the perfect meal changes depending on your mood?
I love the Weight Watchers program- it’s a real solution that you can learn from and live with! If you have chocolate cravings ever, I suggest meringues which are rich and super low points or Haagen Daaz chocolate sorbet (a whole pint is only 8 pts!)
OK, the perfect meal for me definitely involves a smooth fruity pinot noir, and some cheese to start- maybe a sharp cheddar or chevre croquet on toasts. Fresh lightly steamed garden vegetables like broccoli or broccolini, yellow squash, whole carrots, cauliflower and pea, a nutty slice of lentil loaf covered with vegetarian brown gravy and potatoes au gratin would make it perfect. I love noodles though, so maybe instead of the potatoes I’d have a side of cappelini (sp?) or thick spaghetti in a light butter sauce, with chives and diced tomatoes.
I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but a small creme brulee with lavender cookies and a cappucino would be the perfect dessert.
Then again, a couple of tacos from Hugo’s sometimes tastes like the perfect meal too.
Can you tell I haven’t had lunch yet?!?
Yes, I could tell you hadn't had lunch yet! But I loved your meal. I'm a HUGE creme brulee fan and I think it's the perfect end for just about any meal. And yes, isn't it fun how the perfect meal changes depending on your mood?
So am I! Oh man, that sounds like a great meal. I'm assuming your dad is from the South.
So am I! Oh man, that sounds like a great meal. I'm assuming your dad is from the South.