Finding Myself.

There is a game show on TV right now called "Moment of Truth" - people are asked a series of questions hooked up to a lie detector. Very funny questions, very personal questions. But its all for money. You need to pass the test in order to win the cash. But I do believe that tonight's show passed the entertainment value of reality show.

The contestant is married and the question is asked by an ex "If I told you that I wanted to get back together with you, would you leave your husband?" - "Do you believe that I am the man that you should be married to?" - She hesitates and uhmms and says "Well, I guess I have to be honest - I say YES."

WHAT THE HELL?! Is it worth the cash to lose your marriage? The husband looks heart broken. Obviously their marriage is over.
You could cut the tension with a knife. They were honestly losing their marriage on live television.

Oh shit - and as I watch the show as I blog. The next question is "Since your marriage have you had sexual realtions with anyone else besides your husband?" - without hesitation she says "Yes." Her husband buries his head in his hands. Pain in his eyes.

Next question "Do you believe that you are a good person?" - she says "Yes." The crowd applauds. Obviously this is an easy question.

The lie detector says "False."

This means that she loses all the money that she won to that point - and obviously her marriage.
Dumb.

Things are good here. I have ceased the NutriSystem program. It did not work with my lifestyle, I am grateful for the opportunity that I was given, because it is something that I would not have done it otherwise.

Positives of the program that I found.
-Portions were already decided for me. Which is a huge bonus. Obviously I was eating twice as much as I needed.
-Several of the entrees were tasty. I love mashed potatoes, gravy, and meats. It reminded me of growing up. And who would have thought you could eat this on a diet?
-The chocolate and granola bars that I was given were a surprise. They tasted great. And again, who would have thought you could have chocolate?
-Not having to worry about what to take for lunch at work. It was already decided for me.

The downfall of the program that I found.
-Sodium content was way too high. Migraines were a huge factor for me. I am not used to this high content. I really felt my body craving water over and above 8 glasses most days. My mother in law as well as several friends suffer from Menier' Disease and this sodium content would have been a huge no-no for them. I did miss work a few times because I could not open my eyes to the sunlight.
-My husband was kinda pouty when I made supper for him and then sat down and didn't eat with him. If family dinners are very important to you - this is not the program for you.

I am thankful for the chance that I was given, and hope that I have not disappointed ANYONE but not completing it as anticipated. I probably have put on a few pounds in the last several weeks, but I am okay with that. Life is really good right now. My husband and I are really happy - my god daughter is feeling better - work is good - friends are great - new friends are awesome - family is good - I love my birds, they make me laugh - I am just thankful for alot of things right now. 200 pounds is not a bad number and as the snow starts to melt outside I know that the numbers will go down on their own. I thank you for all your kind comments and support.

For today's smiles - my niece. The doll of the day.
And the room goes "AWWWW...."


I'm getting a new tattoo on Friday. Looking forward to that. Will post pictures for you guys. Sorry about my lack of posting, I have missed you guys!

Here's the kids. The babies are the ones with the black beaks. Momma is posing with the kids. Poppa has his butt to the camera. Ha. Thought you would like to see that they aren't aliens or Gremlins anymore.