I’m merrily getting on with ‘healtheaven’ and making a few changes here and there. The biggest change is that as of this week LOML has completely taken over my diet. He packs me a lunchbox in the morning with breakfast, lunch and snacks and then makes me my dinner in the evening. It’s been fantastic as it completely takes me away from thinking about food at all (as well as completely taking me away from cooking… result!). My only question is: why didn’t we think of this sooner!? Previously I would ‘go on a diet’ and all I would think about was what I could eat, what I couldn’t eat, what was ‘good’, what was ‘bad’. I just bored myself into overeating.
So, this week I’m expecially grateful for my sensible, caring husband and also grateful for…
1. Laughter – in all of it’s forms. Life is too short to take seriously and I try to have a giggle whenever I can. I find myself especially funny.
2. Posts like this one from Keep Cate Busy. I had a bit of an ‘a-ha moment’ (hate that expression, sorry Oprah) reading this. I can’t even say why as I’ve read the same sort of thing many times before, but Cate just seemed to write it in a way that sank in for me this time. So, thank you Cate.
3. My bright orange, yellow and green insulated lunchbox with a lion on the front (!) – It’s actually Cappers pre-school lunchbox, but she’s got a new one for school so there it was, waiting for a new assignment. I just know I’m going to be sick to death of it within weeks, but right now it’s my new best friend.
So, what’s making you smile today? Grab my I’m grateful for… button from my sidebar if you like, add your I’m Grateful For post below and please add a link back to me in your post. Then pop over to visit other bloggers who are spreading a little sunshine. Happy day to you!
[Image via Silly Girls Like]
Sarah says
I hadn’t read Cate’s post before you pointed me to it. But as you know last year I started therapy to help me address my messed up approach to food. So much of what Cate says is true. Whilst therapy was confronting it has helped me so much. Hope you have a great week in Maxabella land and I’m joining the “thoughtful husband” cheer squad as well.
Jodie at Mummy Mayhem says
Making me smile? My three boys all busily helping me to clean the house this afternoon – and now it’s SO much more relaxing to hang out in tonight. 😉
Then the 4yo insisted on holding the door open for me at the restaurant tonight, where I enjoyed a glass of wine before coming home to NO DISHES.
Happy.
Enjoy your weekend, lovely lady. xxx
Cate says
Oh gosh thx! I’m really glad you enjoyed the post so much 🙂
Love the tshirt in you pic btw – that made me LOL!! And you’re right – it’s so good to laugh, a lot ♥
have a great weekend
xxxCate
therhythmmethod says
I love your LOML packing your lunch for you. That is just too lovely for words. He’s a keeper, that one. 😉
Cat from Raspberry Rainbow says
Your LOML is a good egg!
Your new lunch box sounds fab (roar!)
bigwords is... says
I really love the t-shirt – made me giggle.
Your husband sounds divine – what a great idea. My food issues are crap. lose a kilo, put on three. Can’t get my head in the right place. Good luck gorgeous x
Kymmie says
Tshirt? Pure gold! Sure to make me giggle too. LOYL sounds just amazing. (I bet you’re glad you snabbed him.) And remember, that bright lunchbox is filled with lots and lots of love (and healthy choices). Happy Grateful Day. xx
Frog, Goose and Bear says
I’m loving that you think you are pretty funny! I laugh at my own jokes all of the time, much to my husband’s indignance.
Your man is an absolute keeper! I’m very impressed.
Posie Patchwork says
Oh brilliant T, just perfect for a mother with offspring who are so CLEARLY from her loins. Loving the ace teachers we scored this year, love Posie
Gina says
What a fantastic diet idea! I love it, however if I asked my husband to do that (being that he is a true Irish man) I would end up with sausages, Heinz beans, and potatoes. Not too healthy :).
Glen says
that’s a lot of trust going on there – I’d be tempted to put deep fried Mars bars in your lunch box just to test your will power
Laura says
You are absolutly right life is too short to be complaining about everything,a good Laught is the best remedy for most of the problems!!
Faith Hope and a whole lotta Love says
Laughter rocks & I think I need a good belly laugh…..the kind that takes your breath away! Tell your hubby he rocks too! XO
myshoeboxlife.com says
Sometimes changing your approach to the way you think about food makes the biggest difference. I bet your lunch box matches your ‘smart neutrals with quirky boho’ style just perfectly! xx
Being Me says
That is a brilliant idea (about the LOYL packing your daily food). Dang. Might have to try that one.
Loving your Saturday linky, I have come to rely on it to dip into. Cheers.
Ms Styling You says
An in-house personal chef and menu planner … now I’d like that. And the t-shirt!
Kate says
LOVE the t’shirt pic. And I so agree with laughter thing. Its been a tough week over here but its the laughing thats gotten us through it. X
Sandrine says
LOL love that T!!You are so right about laughter:)
And what a good LOML!
I have joined in today, thanks for hostng xx
MaidInAustralia says
Love the T-Shirt. Where can I get one? And yes, your hubby is lovely to help you. Losing weight is hard, so having someone to take the food obsession out of the equation must be wonderful. Like Lite N Easy but cheaper (and probably better for you). Good luck.xo
Emily says
You lucky duck. I wish I had a hubby that would make me dinner. All mine can cook is a barbeque..Oh, and cheese on toast. I would probably get very sick of eating that day after day! ha ha ha…
And you always have to LOVE a good laugh. I too don’t take things too seriously. It keeps me out of strife! 😀
Have a fabulous w/e x
Trish@Show and Tell says
Gotta love a man that packs lunches!
Have a great weekend!
Trish
xx
Brenda @ Mira Narnie says
ha – that t-shirt is gold! loving that you can have a laugh at yourself too – it’s my way of dealing with my utter clumsiness and foolishness to at times – just laugh!! Your hubby is the ottimo! a team like you too and you’re sure to success!
have a lovely weekend bron xx
Shan says
i love a good laugh… the type of laugh that makes your drink come out your nostrils, that makes your tummy hurt 3 days later and your face ache 🙂
Katie says
yes I hate that expression too, but sometimes it’s the best way to describe a moment! Laughter is the best thing … funny blog posts was a highlight for me this week 🙂
Katie says
Hi again, I noticed one of your comments on a post linked here and just want to say … I think its AMAZING and kind of you to visit and comment on all of our posts every week.
But given that there are so many who join in here (because it’s awsome) I think everyone will understand if you need to take a break from visiting & commenting every single week … you do an amazing job of hosting it, and if you want a weekend off, you should take it 🙂
fairchildstreet says
Laughter is a wonderful thing we need to do it more often. Charmaine
Tammi says
That tee is too funny.
Nohting like a good belly laugh to lift ones spirits 🙂
Muddled Up Mumma says
Looks like your hubby is a keeper too 🙂
Steph says
Loving the t-shirt…had a good giggle! Laughter that makes you feel like you almost can’t breathe. The kind where you look at each other moments after and start all over again. Awesome stuff! Sounds like a grand plan with the food. With a man chefing like that for you , you could almost be Ms. Oprah Winfrey. Enjoy!! 🙂 x x
x0xJ says
I think keep it on a Saturday though. It’s hard with so much through the week. Maybe a Wednesday? Or Monday they seem to be hard days? I do try to make it on a Saturday, just depends on the plans and if we’re up and out first thing in the morning and i don’t get to turn the computer on, then it’s harder for me.
I do still sit and check it all out at the end of the day though.
Ooh Baby - All things Cuteable says
Firstly, where’d you get that t-shirt lol. V.funny indeed! We have such little sunshine over here in Scotland that we need to go abroad at least 3 times a year or we would all have sunlamps on our shoulders on a permanent basis. Thanks for stopping by again, it means a lot to me as a virgin blogger! Right, I’m off before I make you puke ;o)
Oh, and p.s. I’ve edited my original post to give you a mention as I forgot – (mummyitis brain), so sorry about that. Must try harder next time…..
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The Quilting Pirate says
I too am grateful for laughter! I think it’s also important to laugh at myself often. It makes me appreciate simplier things and that I’m not perfect!
Thanks for sharing Cate’s blog – another blog to enjoy with great inspiration!
yaga says
Grateful for parties and celebrating important days together… and fluffy things! ;o)
kim says
what a thoughtful and wonderful Mister you have there!
Michelle Twin Mum says
I think I love your husband! I must suggest this to mine.
Mich x
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