A CHEERY PRINT TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY
Have all of you heard about the Quarantine 15? If not, that is referring to the 15 pounds of weight that we are all gaining. I am so serious, I am non-stop eating, and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. Joe, on the other hand, is eating everything in sight and not gaining any weight. How is that possible??? He loves all of the desserts and home-cooked meals, and he thinks that I am going to keep this up forever. Ha! I hate to burst his bubble, but that isn’t going to happen. Lol!
I had been doing so good with my Delay, Don’t Deny intermittent fasting by Gin Stephens. There are a lot of great insights in the book about how our bodies process food, but the thing that I took away from the book is that I needed an eating “window.” I picked my window from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm. I couldn’t have anything to eat or drink before 2:00 pm except for water and black coffee. That meant me giving up my coffee creamer and all sweeteners, even zero-calorie ones. But, once 2:00 rolled around, then I could eat anything that I wanted, but I had to stop eating by 7:00 pm.
I did great…at first. Then, the stress of the virus started to take its toll. I wanted comfort food, and it seems like all of the comfort food is fattening. We have had cakes, cookies, cobblers, banana pudding, banana nut bread, candy, and even a splurge of ice cream one afternoon. And, my 7:00 pm window has become an 8:00 pm window. Then, my 8:00 pm window became my 9:00 pm window. I think you can see where this is going. UGH! So, once again, I am crawling my heavier than before rear back up on the horse to try to get back in the IF swing of things. If you see me eating a cookie, take it away from me. Unless it is an Oreo, and those don’t count. Lol!
I mentioned yesterday that I had ordered a few things in from Talbots, and this is one of the shirts that I just got in. The cheery print is what drew my attention. I love the bright red flowers (look like tulips to me) and the contrasting black leaves. This sleeveless shirt looks crisp and clean, and I love how classic this looks on. I can see this looking great with shorts and jeans, and a cardigan or a blazer would make the shirt dressy.
When you look at an item, start thinking about what you can wear it with to see if it is versatile. You want to be able to wear it in three different ways to extend your wardrobe. So, think about wearing this with a pair of white crops, a pair of jeans, and a black pair of pants like I have here. That is just a few ways that you could wear this button-up shirt. I am wearing a size 10 in this shirt, and I think it fits me great. It is machine washable, and it is 97% Cotton; 3% Spandex. Here is the link to the top.
I thought that you might like to see how long the shirt is in the rear. It does dip down, but it is not long like a tunic.
I thought this was a really cool picture. Lol! It might not show the pants off as well as it could, but I thought you gurls would appreciate the rearview as well as the front view. Yesterday (here), I wore a pair of blue pants with the back slit. Well, today, I have on a black pair of the same pants. I love these pants because they are almost like yoga pants, but a dressier material. They are very comfortable, and they don’t cut into your waist. They are a pull-on style, but they look like dress pants. Maybe we should rename them as yodress or dressyo pants. What do you think???
I am wearing a .5 in these, which is the same as a 6. However, I think that they run big since I usually wear a size 1 in Chico’s jeans. These pants come in several colors, and they are on sale, so grab several pairs. They look cute coming and going since they have the back slit. Here is the link.
Since I wasn’t going to the chicken coop, I thought that I would wear my Tory Burch flip flops. LOL! I bought a leather version of this same sandal, but I honestly prefer the rubber ones. This is one time that I went with comfort over style! Lol! Did I just say that!?! Here is the link to these remarkably comfortable flip flops. And, because I found a huge sale of Tory Burch shoes, I’ll share my favorite picks from the sale with you. I love nice things; I just don’t like paying full price for them.
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I think you look great but I want to comment about IF. I love it! I find the podcast IF stories very inspiring.
Hi Tania. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and words of encouragement. I have been thinking a lot about my eating, over eating and emotional eating. I appreciate your wisdom, especially your devotion to God’s word and His thoughts. So maybe you could share what you think about my following questions.
Here are my thoughts. If greed is defined as taking over and above what we need for sustenance, and as a woman who needs around 1600 calories to maintain my current healthy weight, would it not then be a sin of greed to eat more daily calories consistently so that I reap the consequence of gaining weight? Would that not be the sin of greed that could lead to gluttony, and also be a lack of self control, and self indulgence? And when does just a little over eating become greed–200 over the 1600 calories, 400, 800, 1000? I seriously do not know the answers to these questions. Would you have any thoughts and wisdom about this?
I believe that if overeating is a sin, I may find it more easy to not do it, because as a disciple of Jesus, I do not want to consciously sin. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Love your new office. I think the mirror and chair are great to have in pictures. I was thinking a different color on the walls would be more flattering for you. I have enjoyed your poses in front of your black front door. What about hanging up some window coverings even though you don’t have a window?? Then you could pose in front of it if you wanted or take the picture from a different angle (lots of options). Like the way photo studios hang up different backgrounds. You could order black curtains?
I wasn’t even thinking of getting these pants you have on when I saw them yesterday. But today I really like them. I love hearing they are comfy and to order down a size. Thanks for showing multiple ways to style things. Its been so weird not to be able to go try things on at the store. That’s usually how I shop.
Every woman I know is making banana pudding. A southern thing I guess. I’ve gained 5 since first of year so can’t blame it all on virus but red flag all over now so time to grow up.
This is one of my favorite tops you’ve worn. I can see this little top so many ways. Love it. Repeat after me. “I’m in control” LOL
Oh yeah…the comfort food! Such a pitfall. I’ve had great success with intermittent fasting but I coupled it with a whole foods and grain free low carb plan. Meaning no flours, sugars and especially no vegetable oils. It really knocks down the cravings for sugar. My husband is just like Joe. He eats anything and everything in sight and it doesn’t matter … but there is a reason this happens. For one thing most men haven’t yo yo dieted all their adult lives like we women with pregnancy weight and menopause weight. So they haven’t broken their metabolism. Another is that men have more musculature and as a result more mitochondria which is where fat burning occurs. You don’t need to look like Ahnold to burn fat, that’s not my point. I’m just saying more muscle in general means more calories burned. Also the kind of fat you eat makes all the difference. I could write a book but … it’s been written. If you want a fascinating explanation get Cate Shanahan’s new book on fat burning. It will blow your mind. I follow her on Instagram.
We decided to only indulge in gluten free sugar free yummy stuff on weekends and I still keep it within my 16:8 window. Email me if you want more info.
Love that cute cute top – so springy & perfect. That would be a fun purchase for the summer.
Oh & bless Joe’s heart. Call him into the kitchen & share some of those recipes with him & cook some meals together. That way the dream can continue!!
Very cute, and I LOVE the visual that the mirror gives us!!
I agree about the mirror and chair, just love your new set up. you look so cute and comfy, have a great weekend!
The mirror and chair set up works great! The minimalist approach focuses the attention on you and the clothes. Love this cheery outfit, something I’ll definitely copy!!whenever I can finally unpack my spring/summer clothes!!
Hi Tanya! A cheery top from a cheery girl! I love what you’re doing with the full length mirror. It works very well. You are such a happy little soul and I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate you! Sending love from Delaware ? Marie
Hi Tania. You look great and I love the cute shirt and pants with the back slit. Thank goodness for comfort food these days…I find myself either eating or thinking about food a lot more than usual. Good thing we have our little Yorkie Gus to take for long walks every day. He thinks this whole isolation thing is wonderful!
Very cute! And I hear you about eating…the snacking is getting to me too. Got to quit or maybe just get out and ride my bike. Going to go check out the pants – those are seriously cute!