word for the Day, Monday, December 31, 2012-- abstemious

12/31/12 | xs

[xsmommy]

Word For The Day, Monday, 12/31/12

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In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".

abstemious;adj.

1. sparing or moderate in eating and drinking; temperate in diet. 2. characterized by abstinence: an abstemious life. 3. sparing

Etymology: 1615–25; < Latin abstēmius, equivalent to abs- abs- + tēm- (base of tēmētum intoxicating drink) + -ius -ious

Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence.
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.

The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)
Practice makes perfect.....post on....

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[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Well at least kim is versatile - if you recall, “that which brought her to fame” would not have been conducive to pregnancy....

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

We did too - I think everyone had that feeling, no matter what their carrier. I really thought it was cowardly to end that way.

[xsmommy]

But just think of your svelte figure and improved health as a result of foregoing it! you will feel better long term and that lasts longer than the momentary gratification of the yummy taste. I am psyching myself up for a 1/2 diet!

[xsmommy]

honestly i have been even more depressed since 12/21 turned out to be a bust!!

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Same here - we worked hard to diet for the wedding then sort of “relaxed” a bit.... now that my husband is here we will begin walking again and not have so many goodies in the house for a while.

[xsmommy]

The Cheesecake factory has something on their menu that has to have the highest caloric value of anything on there [and that’s saying something!] that was WONDERFUL. can’t recall the name of it, but it has farfalle pasta, garlic and some peas in it and chicken. haven’t had it in forever, but seems i should race there to have it before beginning the diet on weds!!

[xsmommy]

i am sure that is true to life!!

[xsmommy]

i do not have goodies here normally, but with xsboy home, who doesn’t need to diet, i have had all kinds of stuff that i wouldn’t normally have. it’s been AWFUL, LOL! i have not had even a pretense of watching what i eat for several weeks now and it’s an ABOMINATION!

[left that other site]

Yes. I agree.

People had watched that program faithfully for YEARS.

They deserved a better ending.

[tioga]

I thought Hillarys abstemious visage was really sick? Who knew. And here I thought she was just in hiding from Congress.....

[NeoCaveman]

. I am psyching myself up for a 1/2 diet!

Carbs. You will be missed.

[tioga]

I am hearing Hillary’s .....blah blah blah....

[xsmommy]

i guess no reputable doc would go along with that sort of charade, taking it to the extreme of hospitalization so i guess she is/was. A+++

[left that other site]

When one dines at an establishment named “THE CHEESCAKE FACTORY”, one must expect a few more calories and fat grams than one would find in the average salad. LOL!

Ask any Caveman, calories and fat grams be GOOD! Yum Yum...Get you through a long hard winter!

Of course, MY ancestors are known for filing their teeth to little points to more easily ingest raw whale blubber.

[NeoCaveman]

I really thought it was cowardly to end that way.

Indeed. We used to always talk about that show. Good times.

[xsmommy]

ok, caveman, what do you think about calories/fat grams?? LOL!

[left that other site]

I take the view of King Solomon.

Everything in Moderation.

Of course, he did not follow his own advice when it came to Wives and Concubines!

[xsmommy]

this is it OMG IS IT GOOD! But, being svelte and healthy for the long term is much more gratifying.

BUT OMG is it good in the short term, moment on the lips kind of way!LOL!!

[NeoCaveman]

Paleo, of course.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Same here - and having a house full meant I’ve been cooking lots of great things. We need to go back to grilled chicken and steamed brocoli lol