December 17, 2010
Weight: 151.2 as of yesterday the 16th day. That is a weight loss of 8 lbs. 1/2 a pound a day!
Well, I have missed blogging and thought I could catch up...but no way.
My husband had his birthday on the 15th and among 20 other things I have been SWAMPED! But, despite all of the stress of these things PLUS Christmas, I have remained raw!
I have had to eat out a lot these past 3 days because of it and am so happy to say that I've been able to do it. How, you say?
Well, I WANT to be raw.
I KNOW that I am being supported by friends and even my family!
On his birthday my husband mentioned going to a favorite Thai restaurant and I actually said, "Sure, It's your birthday, I'll just eat a soup, Tom Ka, and it's okay to eat cooked I guess on your birthday." (Can you believe I ACTUALLY decided to eat cooked?) To which my husband replied, "No, I don't want you to go off raw."
(How sweet was that?) And just like that, just that simple reply of love and support from him woke me up and strengthed me and made me feel so good keeping me on the "straight and narrow". I love him so much and am so grateful for him.
I can't stress enough the importance of support. Support from spouse, family, or friends. ANY kind of support. It is vital to maintaining this lifestyle.
The other reason I was able to stay raw was having some CHOICES of places to eat or simply BEING PREPARED.
I went to Jamba Juice several times and got wheatgrass, fresh squeezed Orange juice or Carrot juice or both combined together.
I stopped at the health food store and had with me some Gone Nuts or Kale Chips or a simple apple or banana. Keeping these things in the car at all times is super smart!
Most grocery stores have prewashed and even pre-cut packaged produce that you can just run in and pick up for a meal. REAL fast food!
Even in a pinch you can just get a plain salad just about ANYWHERE!
On my husbands birthday we went to a fancy restaurant for lunch and I told the waitress about my "special diet" and asked if she would ask the chef to make me a large entree with all of the fresh vegetables of the day along with an E.v.O.O and balsamic vinagrette.
I'm learning that restaurants, nicer ones especially, are more than happy to make you something special. I've heard that chefs actually LIKE the challenge.
For dinner we went to Carrabbas (an Italian chain.) The result was the same! They made me a delicious and beautiful salad!
I've read somewhere about making a laminate card that says something like this, "Dear Chef, I have a special diet and only eat fresh, raw fruits, veggies, nuts, and seeds. Could you please make me an entree with all of your fresh foods of the day. Nothing cooked. Thank you so much!" Then, you can just pass it to the waitress when ordering in front of others without having to say a word and not even bring it up, hence, not making any big deal out of it. I LOVE that idea! We go out to eat to have fun with the PEOPLE we are with. Why have I always made it about the food?? I think I get it now. :)
Another thing that has kept me strong is REMEMBERING the past. It goes something like this: "Don't you remember how you felt after eating that?" or "Yes, that bread looks fantastic, BUT, (squeezing fat around my belly) it makes this on my body and you know what? I don't want it on my body anymore. I'm done with it. I loved you Bread once, but, you are just not good for me anymore. No more. I've got something new, something better."
The definition of sacrifice is the giving up of something good for something better.
Giving up food that tasted good but made me feel bad or sick and depressed me and was leading me to heart disease, obesity, and cancer, for food that tastes good and is better for me, that makes me feel good, leading me to health, a beautiful body, and longevity is my definition of "sacrifice" on this lifestyle.
Today's food:
Breakfast: Water. Green Smoothie of dark kale, orange, lemon, strawberries and blueberries, chia seeds, and Udo's Oil
Lunch: Green Juice with Dark Kale, Cilantro, Celery, Cucumber, Apple, Carrot, Lime, Beet with Greens.
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Friday, December 17, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Day 13 of Raw
December 13, 2010
Breakfast: 4 c. Green Smoothie with Spinach, lemon, orange, mango, strawberries, blueberries, chia seeds and Udo's Oil.
Dinner: Big Greek Salad like yesterday except with avocado and walnuts.
Very stressful day today: Taught my exercise class, meeting with my son and his school counselor, dentist (had a crown removed and got drilled and then found out that I need to have a root canal tomorrow....), took kids to their dentist, got dinner, and am now lying in bed.
I got veggie Chinese food for the family and was tempted. I LOVE Chinese food! Being stressed and tired is usually a trigger to pig out for me. But, I am flexing my willpower muscles and getting stronger every day by remembering how crappy I feel when I eat the "olden ways".
Good job Me!
Breakfast: 4 c. Green Smoothie with Spinach, lemon, orange, mango, strawberries, blueberries, chia seeds and Udo's Oil.
Dinner: Big Greek Salad like yesterday except with avocado and walnuts.
Very stressful day today: Taught my exercise class, meeting with my son and his school counselor, dentist (had a crown removed and got drilled and then found out that I need to have a root canal tomorrow....), took kids to their dentist, got dinner, and am now lying in bed.
I got veggie Chinese food for the family and was tempted. I LOVE Chinese food! Being stressed and tired is usually a trigger to pig out for me. But, I am flexing my willpower muscles and getting stronger every day by remembering how crappy I feel when I eat the "olden ways".
Good job Me!
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Day 12 of Raw
December 12, 2010
Breakfast: 8 oz. of a Green Smoothie made of spinach, orange, lemon, banana, mango, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, Udo's Oil, & chia seeds.
1 t. Spirulina in water.
Lunch: Veggie Sandwich
Veggie Juice: 40 oz. carrot, cucumber, celery, cilantro, lime, apple.
Dinner: Big Greek Salad with romain, red onion, tomato, carrot, cucumber, kalamata olives, and help seeds with a e.v.o.o dressing with agave, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar.
Breakfast: 8 oz. of a Green Smoothie made of spinach, orange, lemon, banana, mango, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, Udo's Oil, & chia seeds.
1 t. Spirulina in water.
Lunch: Veggie Sandwich
Veggie Juice: 40 oz. carrot, cucumber, celery, cilantro, lime, apple.
Dinner: Big Greek Salad with romain, red onion, tomato, carrot, cucumber, kalamata olives, and help seeds with a e.v.o.o dressing with agave, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Day 11 of Raw
December 11, 2010
Weight: 153.4
Breakfast: Green Smoothie with orange, lemon, bananas, spinach, & blueberries.
Lunch: Veggie Open-faced Sandwiches
Treat: Cinnamon Pecan Cacao Truffles from "The Art of Raw Living" by Doreen Virtue and Jenny Ross and Oatmeal Cacao Nib Cookies from Raw Melissa's (Melissa Chappell) new recipe book called "Faves"!
Dinner: Pomegranate and Orange
Weight: 153.4
Breakfast: Green Smoothie with orange, lemon, bananas, spinach, & blueberries.
Lunch: Veggie Open-faced Sandwiches
Treat: Cinnamon Pecan Cacao Truffles from "The Art of Raw Living" by Doreen Virtue and Jenny Ross and Oatmeal Cacao Nib Cookies from Raw Melissa's (Melissa Chappell) new recipe book called "Faves"!
Dinner: Pomegranate and Orange
Friday, December 10, 2010
Day 10 of Raw
December 10, 2010
Breakfast: 24 oz. Citrus Bliss
Lunch: Green Smoothie with Spinach, Banana, Mango, Orange, Lemon, Udo's Oil Blend, and Chia Seeds.
1 T. Spirulina mixed with water
Snack: Gone Nuts Cilantro Lime Mojo
Dinner: Big Salad and Teriyaki "Gone Nuts"
Tonight was my husbands company Christmas party! When we arrived, I asked the server to ask the Chef if he would make me a big salad as my main course because I had a special diet and didn't eat cheese, meat, dairy, or cooked foods.
They had a little/teenee salad already on the tables along with desserts and rolls. The salad was covered in feta cheese and candied nuts and sugared cranberries. The main dish was chicken rolled up with some spinach cheesey filling, rice and I think there were like 2 baby carrots and asaparagus. Portion size was small.
You should've seen everyones eyes when my salad plate arrived! Someone said "Wow! Did the Chef make that just for you? That's wonderful!" It was a HUGE salad with lettuces, spinach, grape tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, & asaparagus. Served with a gluten free raspberry vinegrette! It was awesome! I was so pleased and was also very glad to be a good example and still be able to eat a delicious meal at a catered work party without bringing my own food! It was awesome!
Breakfast: 24 oz. Citrus Bliss
Lunch: Green Smoothie with Spinach, Banana, Mango, Orange, Lemon, Udo's Oil Blend, and Chia Seeds.
1 T. Spirulina mixed with water
Snack: Gone Nuts Cilantro Lime Mojo
Dinner: Big Salad and Teriyaki "Gone Nuts"
Tonight was my husbands company Christmas party! When we arrived, I asked the server to ask the Chef if he would make me a big salad as my main course because I had a special diet and didn't eat cheese, meat, dairy, or cooked foods.
They had a little/teenee salad already on the tables along with desserts and rolls. The salad was covered in feta cheese and candied nuts and sugared cranberries. The main dish was chicken rolled up with some spinach cheesey filling, rice and I think there were like 2 baby carrots and asaparagus. Portion size was small.
You should've seen everyones eyes when my salad plate arrived! Someone said "Wow! Did the Chef make that just for you? That's wonderful!" It was a HUGE salad with lettuces, spinach, grape tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, & asaparagus. Served with a gluten free raspberry vinegrette! It was awesome! I was so pleased and was also very glad to be a good example and still be able to eat a delicious meal at a catered work party without bringing my own food! It was awesome!
Day 9 of Raw
December 9, 2010
Breakfast: Green Smoothie with orange, lemon, spinach, mango, banana
Lunch: Veggie Sandwich
Dinner: 2 huge salads from Jason's Deli. They have an all you can eat salad bar with some organic produce and sprouts for 8 bucks!
Desert: A Grape fruit
Still feeling like I'm detoxing. Sore throat, cough, and tired.
Christmas shopping with a friend and out to eat I am so grateful that there are places a raw foodist can go to eat!
Raw Food Support Group was awesome! 11 people came! How to keep everyone from staying until 11 p.m.............
Breakfast: Green Smoothie with orange, lemon, spinach, mango, banana
Lunch: Veggie Sandwich
Dinner: 2 huge salads from Jason's Deli. They have an all you can eat salad bar with some organic produce and sprouts for 8 bucks!
Desert: A Grape fruit
Still feeling like I'm detoxing. Sore throat, cough, and tired.
Christmas shopping with a friend and out to eat I am so grateful that there are places a raw foodist can go to eat!
Raw Food Support Group was awesome! 11 people came! How to keep everyone from staying until 11 p.m.............
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Day 8 of Raw
December 8, 2010
Weight: 154 (no change?)
Breakfast: Citrus Bliss
Lunch: 42 oz. Celery, carrot, cucumber, cilantro, lime, apple juice.
Snack: My oh so favorite "Blessings Alive and Radiant Foods Cheeziyes" Kale Chips.
Dinner: "Living Intentions Gone Nuts White Chocolate" cashew and almonds and also their "Thai Curry" SO, so, SOOOOOOOOO amazingly delicious! I sort of (totally) pigged out on them......I am grateful for yummy snacks like those to "fill in the gaps" to overcoming cooked foods.
Snack: Half of a mandarin orange.
I went to my Relief Society Christmas Party tonight. They had a dinner and wonderful entertainment. It was kind of nice to focus on the people and not the food. We always surround ourselves with food and I realize now how it distanced me from deeper connections with people because my focus was ALWAYS on the food. Seriously.
I also am noticing that eating was a way to distance myself from others.
"Don't bug me...I'm eating"! It's a sort of "wall" to be eating instead of talking and interacting with others. I don't know...I'm just observing myself and my feelings.
When you eat raw, you are also raw emotionally. I didn't like being the only one not eating. I felt out of place. I was going to bring something to eat, but I wasn't hungry and I don't like to eat that late (6:45 p.m.) I also didn't want to eat something "different" in front of everyone. It feels wrong to be like "I don't eat YOUR food". That doesn't seem right either, so I went with just not eating.
It's a tough thing. Honestly I would rather fit in with everyone....I LOVE all those women and they are my FRIENDS! I don't want to make them feel bad. But I also want to heal and live a long healthy life. I have to do what's right for me.
It's just tough. I don't want to make other feel "bad" or "wrong", and sadly, It really does come across that way doesn't it? It's like a Mormon going to another church and not participating in what they are doing, or a non drinker going into a bar and not drinking. You know what I mean?
It's just one of the tough things about being different.
Weight: 154 (no change?)
Breakfast: Citrus Bliss
Lunch: 42 oz. Celery, carrot, cucumber, cilantro, lime, apple juice.
Snack: My oh so favorite "Blessings Alive and Radiant Foods Cheeziyes" Kale Chips.
Dinner: "Living Intentions Gone Nuts White Chocolate" cashew and almonds and also their "Thai Curry" SO, so, SOOOOOOOOO amazingly delicious! I sort of (totally) pigged out on them......I am grateful for yummy snacks like those to "fill in the gaps" to overcoming cooked foods.
Snack: Half of a mandarin orange.
I went to my Relief Society Christmas Party tonight. They had a dinner and wonderful entertainment. It was kind of nice to focus on the people and not the food. We always surround ourselves with food and I realize now how it distanced me from deeper connections with people because my focus was ALWAYS on the food. Seriously.
I also am noticing that eating was a way to distance myself from others.
"Don't bug me...I'm eating"! It's a sort of "wall" to be eating instead of talking and interacting with others. I don't know...I'm just observing myself and my feelings.
When you eat raw, you are also raw emotionally. I didn't like being the only one not eating. I felt out of place. I was going to bring something to eat, but I wasn't hungry and I don't like to eat that late (6:45 p.m.) I also didn't want to eat something "different" in front of everyone. It feels wrong to be like "I don't eat YOUR food". That doesn't seem right either, so I went with just not eating.
It's a tough thing. Honestly I would rather fit in with everyone....I LOVE all those women and they are my FRIENDS! I don't want to make them feel bad. But I also want to heal and live a long healthy life. I have to do what's right for me.
It's just tough. I don't want to make other feel "bad" or "wrong", and sadly, It really does come across that way doesn't it? It's like a Mormon going to another church and not participating in what they are doing, or a non drinker going into a bar and not drinking. You know what I mean?
It's just one of the tough things about being different.
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