i've found someone to blame!!
At long last, I have found someone to blame for my weight problem. Driving down to mates house (more about her later) i have to drive through a little village called Glengormley. The road through glengormley is approx 3 miles long ( i realise this means absolutely nothing to those of you who dont live in northern ireland but bear with me, i have a point, promise!)
So there i am cruising down the road, dog in the back seat panting in my ear like some sort of pervert but with better breath, OH;s sunglasses on and looking cool, when i drive past 2 very large women walking out of a chinese , bags laden with delicious food, dressed in some kind of spandex/legging combo. Hmm i think to myself, these women are obviously out walking to get fit and have succumbed to the wonderful aromas of the chinese. I then realised that in the 3 mile stretch of road i just drove through i passed:-
- 5 chinese take aways
- 2 chinese restaurants
- 2 indian restaurants
- a mcdonalds
- a kfc
- 4 pizza restaurants
- 2 steakhouses
- 3 kebab shops
- a rather skinny blonde wearing the kind of skimpy jogging wear that would simply disappear in my flab
- 4 chippies ( fish and chip restaurants for those not from the uk)
- 1 greengrocer
- 1 butcher
- 1 tesco (huge conglomerate supermarket whom i have issues with)
Then i realised, I BLOODY WELL GREW UP IN GLENGORMLEY. And it hasnt changed that much.in terms of restaurants. So, it is not my fault i'm fat. Its the town planners, for letting all these restaurants open in such a small area. So i shall compose a letter, i might even sue them!! or i might wait outside their offices and pelt them with rotten fruit. Bring back the stocks, call the newspapers, get the town crier to wander the streets yelling "BASTARDS. YOU'RE MAKING US FAT" then douse with lard.
On a serious note though, is it any wonder our nation is getting fatter by the day. These foods, that for so long were treats are now common place and everyday. Think about it, how many times would you visit a take away because you couldn't be bothered cooking, or had nothing in the house you fancied or hadnt been arsed buying groceries. I know that i would have had a take out at least once a week, but more likely twice or even three times. Convenience is the excuse we use, but really, it's just laziness!
Anyway, rant over, i'm now off for a rather lovely bubble bath and a glass of water
Angell
xx