{"id":89,"date":"2008-05-13T05:48:22","date_gmt":"2008-05-13T05:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/2008\/05\/the-devil-made-me-do-it.html"},"modified":"2008-05-13T05:48:22","modified_gmt":"2008-05-13T05:48:22","slug":"the-devil-made-me-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2008\/05\/the-devil-made-me-do-it.html","title":{"rendered":"“The Devil Made Me Do It!”"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Tasty Tidbit from All Is Forgiven, Move On<\/a> (hits the stands this Thursday!)
\nKeeping in mind that there are reasons <\/strong>\u2013 and then \u2013 there are excuses and that what may be a valid reason for one person may be an excuse for another, tell me \u2026 what\u2019s your excuse? <\/strong> Believe me, I have heard them all! Heck, I\u2019ve used them all!
\nBad haircut is my own personal favorite. Listen, I can take a lot in life \u2013 really! But a bad hair cut is enough to throw me over the edge. And boy did I have one \u2013 last year; it\u2019s still growing out. Nevertheless, I managed to take out my frustrations on the walking path and when I hit rock bottom, I binged on carrots until my jaw hurt.
\nExcuse me! Excuse YOU<\/strong>!
\nA reason is a noun, pronounced ‘rE-z&n \u2013 it is a statement offered in explanation or justification; something that supports a conclusions or explains a fact.
\nAn excuse is a transitive verb, pronunced ik-‘sky\u00fcz,- to make apology for; to try to remove flame from; to serve as excuse for: to justify. (Source: Miriam-Webster Dictionary)
\nWhat\u2019s your excuse<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n


\nSlow Metabolism * Genetically Cursed<\/strong> * Addicted to Almonds <\/em>* I Buy Cookies for My Kids<\/strong> * I Just Can’t * It’s So Hard <\/strong>* It’s Too Hard * My Husband Is Skinny & Eats A Lot<\/strong> & I Have to Eat with Him * I Don’t Want to Insult the Host * I Am Stressed <\/strong>* Tired * My Illness Made Me Eat<\/strong> * The Rain Made Me Eat * I’m Depressed<\/strong> * I’m Bored<\/em> * I’m Anxious<\/strong> * I’m Sad<\/em> * I’m Happy <\/strong>* I’ll Start On Monday<\/em> * Start Tomorrow<\/strong> * I Love Food * Food Equals Love<\/strong> * Addicted * Can’t Quit<\/strong> * Can’t Give Up Chocolate<\/em> * Food Is My Friend<\/strong> * Simply Not Inspired<\/em> * Food Calms Me <\/strong>* Guilt * Member of the Clean-Plate Club<\/strong> * Quit Smoking * I’m Hungry <\/strong>* I Can’t Exercise * It’s the Drugs I’m Taking<\/strong> * I’m Peri-Menopausal * I’m Post Menopausal<\/strong> * I’m Pre-Pubescent<\/em> * College Food <\/strong>* My Lifestyle Is Not Conducive * It’s Winter<\/strong> * It’s Summer * No Time for Exercise<\/strong> * No Time to Food Shop *Not Motivated<\/strong> * I Can’t Afford to Eat Healthy<\/em> * Can’t Afford a Trainer * Can’t Afford to Join a Program<\/em> * I Just Can’t Afford it * I’m Healthy for a Few Days But …<\/strong> * I’ve Tried Before <\/em>* I Always Fail <\/strong>* I Eat Out a Lot * It’s My Birthday <\/strong>* Lots to Celebrate <\/em>* Travel Makes It Impossible <\/strong>* I’m Trying <\/em>* I’m Too Busy to Focus<\/strong> * Not a Good Time * I’m Injured<\/em><\/strong> * I Always Fall Off the Wagon * I’m Doomed <\/strong>* I’m Overwhelmed <\/em>* Too Old <\/strong>* Too Young * I’ve Been This Way My Whole Life<\/strong> * I don’t just fall off the wagon; I lose track of the entire trail ride<\/strong>. Well, everything but the chow wagon<\/em>. * Being a Mom (triplets no less)<\/strong> * honey, in the spirit of solidarity you need: my mother and I have a teenager * sugar addiction<\/strong> * failed so many times, am afraid to try again <\/em>* it’s too hot to go out and exercise<\/strong> * it’s too cold to go out and exercise * my TIVO isn’t working and I’ll miss my favorite show<\/strong> * just don’t care anymore<\/em> * I’m 60 and don’t think it matters anymore<\/strong> if I am 50 pounds overweight…. BUT, really I do * I don’t get enough sleep <\/strong>* I don’t want to * My mother didn’t praise me as a child.<\/strong> * My mother was an over-eater.<\/em> * All the women in my family are fat. <\/strong>* Quality Control – I’m a Catering Director of a Hotel, <\/em>constantly around food, talking about food, trying new menu items, etc. My excuse is “it’s my job to taste the food” * The devil made me do it!<\/strong> * I’m big boned!<\/em> * Most of the above! <\/strong>* All of the above!<\/em>
\nDo tell… What IS your excuse? <\/strong> Leave a comment and\/or join the Kick in the Tush Club community<\/a> to discuss!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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