My "Fatty" Word of the Day

Bizangas (noun): Large, torpedo shaped breasts (my sister, 2012).


Used in a sentence: "When my sister offered me a sweatshirt because I was cold, I said it wouldn't fit. She asked me, "why, because of your huge bizangas?"

Chocoflax Bars

  Super yummy and healthy bars!! (healthier than most, at least)

3/4 cup of butter
1/3 cup corn syrup (dark or light)
3/4 cup of white sugar
2 cups of oatmeal
3/4 cup of flax meal
1/2 cup of whole flax seeds
1 teaspoon of salt
3/4 cup of craisins
1/3 cup of mini chocolate chips

Mix all of the ingredients together and press into a 13 x 9 inch pan lined with baking paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until golden. Let it cool completely and than lift out baking paper and cut into squares. Sometimes while they are still hot, I press coconut or slivered almonds onto the top of the bars before cutting them.

Enjoy!

I wanted to repost these because they are so awesome!

Random Pictures of cuteness

  This is Tonka, my pathetically lovable akita. He loves to walk, and sniff every single weed, shrub, telephone pole he comes into contact with while I am trying to speed walk.

 

  Say cheese!! Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Conn.

 



The Undergraduate Thirty

  We have all heard of the expression the "freshman fifteen," or when a new mom says how she is "ten pounds from her pre-baby weight." What about the undergraduate thirty? No...I'm not talking age (although I am over thirty). I'm talking weight of course. I am in the process of obtaining my BSN in nursing. I have been pressured to get my BSN because apparently an associates degree is not enough. OK, fine. So now I'm back in school, juggling a full time job, child rearing, wifely duties, housework, and school. One word sums it up.....UGH.
  Now that I am in school, I spend more time sitting on my already "fluffy" ass, watching it get "fluffier." More time sitting, reading, writing and not enough time moving. Why, oh why are there only twenty-four hours in a day? What kind of cruel joke is this? Since I started school, I have gained roughly thirty pounds, give or take a couple (I would like to give a couple away). Boy, is it easy to gain weight as you get older and is much harder to loose it!
  Their is also the possibility that stress and reality just cause stress to the point of weight gain. The older you get, the more stress you have, and the more weight you gain. I wish I was the stressed out sort of person who just can't eat and loses weight. You know the people I am talking about, "I just can't eat because of the stress! I just lose my appetite!"
  Not me, give me a piece of cake, a cookie, a mocha latte and boom! I feel great. For a little while, at least.

My "Fatty" Word of the Day

Blogorrhea (noun): Excessive and often incoherent postings to blogs (Merriam-Webster, 2012).

Used in a sentence:"Oh no! I hope I don't have blogorrhea! My posts are at least coherent, aren't they?"

The Beauty of the Gay Head Cliffs

 

 

  In July we went to Martha's Vineyard, which was beautiful. We brought our bikes and did alot of walking which was sort of an exercise vacation, I actually lost 4 pounds! Unfortunately, I fell off my bike in the center of town the very first day we were there. It was all good though, I just got back up and on my bike and went on my way (how embarrassing!)

 

  The pictures were taken at the Gay Head Cliffs in Aquinnah, Massachusetts. I hope you enjoy!

 



Flax Meal Decreases Appetite, Who Knew?

  I recently started adding flax seed and flax meal to my smoothies, oatmeal, and cookies/brownies. It adds a great nutty flavor and is a great source of protein, fiber, and omega 3. These are the reasons I started to add flax seeds or meal to my foods. Over the past couple of weeks, I noticed that I feel full and satisfied longer when flax is added to my foods. I also noticed that I don't want to stuff my face at night when I get home from work.
  I have read that flax stabilizes blood pressure and blood sugar levels. I have also noticed that I don't crave fatty, sweet foods like I used too. I recommend trying it because from my experience I am pleasantly surprised.
  Do some research, you may be surprised.

Why Nurses Stress Eat

  Tonight I went into work and found this terrible site in the break room.

  Not only am I trying to lose weight, but I am a nurse working the evening shift. I am constantly bombarded with junk food, cake, snacks of all kinds. It makes weight loss so hard to accomplish.
  Nursing is stressful and with stress most nurses snack. Snacks make us feel better which leads to poor eating habits. I swear since I started working an off shift 6 years ago, I gained a ton of weight. Don't get me wrong, I should be able to control myself, but I am weak. It is a challenge almost every night I work and I'm sure I am not the only one to experience this sabotage.
  I did resist tonight, but who knows if I will be strong enough tomorrow night......

The Majestic Beauty of Mt. Washington

  Off the original topic of my blog for a moment, I was encouraged to post a picture from a vacation I went on to New Hampshire with my family in 2010. Keep in mind that although the picture is beautiful and serene, it is with pure luck, not skill, that I captured it. I was freaking out behind the camera and yelling to them to hurry up so we could get off the mountain because the fog was rolling in and the precarious dirt road going down the mountain was frightening as hell!

Enjoy

Hot Pants and My "Fatty" Word of the Day

I just have to give a shout out to zaggora hot pants and my sister for turning me on to them. Thanks Mary! Housework has now become a workout with the benefit of my hotpants, which leads me to my word of the day.......

Swass: Sweat and ass combined (my sister, 2011).

Used in a sentence: "My hotpants give me such a swass, I think I might float away!"

My Afternoon at the Audubon Society of Rhode Island updated picture

  On Labor Day I wasn't sure of what to do with my daughters for the afternoon. My husband was going out on his sailboat, so I figured I would do something enjoyable and physically active (I don't go on the sailboat yet because I have a fear of the ocean, it's inhabitants, and sailboats-I know.....silly). We decided to go to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island.
  The Audubon Society of Rhode Island is a relaxing, inexpensive, and educational bird and wildlife sanctuary in Bristol, RI that is dedicated to the education and preservation of the wildlife and it's surroundings in Rhode Island.  The cost to get in was six dollars for adults and 4 dollars for children fours years old and over, under the age of four are free.The santuary has a small hands-on exhibit featuring Harbor seal history, fish and sea life native to Rhode Island and of course, a variety of birds. There was a wonderful, small area where kids of all ages could handle seashells, snails, crabs, and conch. Small children love this area because of it's hands on aproach to learning and the helpful and patient guidance from the staff (Older woman Louise was very helpful and encouraging, expecially with my stubborn and rambunctious 3 1/2 year old!)

 

  After about an hour inside the exhibit hall, we ventured outside to the nature trail. The trail consists of a beautiful boardwalk that makes the walk relaxing and quiet. It is also great because it keeps children from venturing off, which makes it easier to enjoy the walk and not worry about chasing after kids. We spotted some grasshoppers, dragonflies, and a rabbit, which is very exciting to young children! The surrounding area around the boardwalk is filled with tall grasses and different types of trees and wildflowers.
  At the end of the trail walk, we were rewarded with a beautiful, ocean view. The breeze was warm and the air smelled strongly of salt. There were many sailboats out and the water was rippling wildly. It was a nice reward after the walk.

  I was also rewarded with some sweat, a full bladder, thirst, and hungry children. I felt like we accomplished something fulfilling and health wise as a family unit, at least until my 3 1/2 year old had a melt down and wanted me to "catch" her a butterfly so she could take it home.
  Ah.....the wonders and joy of motherhood.

 

A beautiful picture that I forgot to post. Enjoy!

 



My "Fatty" Word of the Day

Lobat (adjective): Being low on energy (Merriam-Webster, 2012).

 Used in a sentence: "I am so tired and lobat most of the time because I am overweight, that it seems like it is even harder to get the energy to exercise to become a healthy weight. It seems to be a vicious, all consuming battle in my life."

My "Fatty" Word of the Day

Cibophobia (noun): Afear of food (Merriam-Webster, 2012).

Used in a sentence: "I certainly do not have cibophobia, although I wish I had a little bit of it! If I did I wouldn't be so darn "fluffy"!