Busy Busy! (28 Day - Day 13)

Today has been full of busy errands, a pool party, and proper use of my time! Went to get some fluid changed in my car and while waiting I went for a run. Ran/walked 3 or so miles (google maps says it's 1.7 one way) to the farmers market and then paused to check out prices. This place is sadly more an indoor grocery store, but with more plants and products than produce. Kind of disappointed. The prices weren't good and there weren't even a lot of local stuff.

While getting my car washed, I walked the 1.2 miles to the Walmart and grabbed some avocados, lettuce, a tomato and items for the pool party. 

By the time I got back home, I had so much to do! Needed to do laundry, clean up, make lunch (as I was starving), and make fruit kabobs for the pool party.

Breakfast: Banana -- I think this is what I had...can't remember now...

Lunch: 1 pkg sprouts + 1 tomato + serving homemade creamy avocado dressing -- I made a dressing that was SO good! I was kind of impressed! It probably had too much fat in it as I did a small handful of walnuts ground up, then used one of the avocados (these were SO good for Walmart!), added 1/2 a juiced lemon, some water, the juice of a tomato, cayenne, little salt, sprig of dill, and lots of morjaram. It was so tasty!

Afternoon: Fruit kabobs + Watermelon + 2 shots of alcohol -- I stayed away from all other stuff at this bbq, but I was so hungry! Next time I will bring more than just fruit to eat. The kabobs had apple, pineapple, strawberry, and some had kiwi on them. They were very good! I was being the DD for my boyfriend, but I was talked into (I did the talking on the first one) 2 shots....they weren't full shots and I spaced them out over the course of 6 hours. Mostly I just drank water the entire afternoon/evening.

Snack: Salad + leftover creamy avocado dressing -- I was so hungry by the time I got home, but I was also SO tired from being out in the sun basically all day. I got a little bit of energy when I got in the house, otherwise I imagine I would have just gone to bed. I did make a little salad and finish off the dressing (I noticed it doesn't really keep with the avocado in it). 

Allergies? (28 Day - Day 12)

Started the morning off realizing my watermelon half and cantaloupe had gone bad...so I didn't really have juice this morning. I did make the carrot and beat juice. There was more than the 24oz container would carry, so I drank the remainder. Felt really weird drinking it...I took my vitamins (which I've cut down to just the ones originally perscribed after surgery) with it and was really full and it just ...was weird. I can't even describe it. I couldn't even drink water until getting to work.

 

Lunch: Left over Baby Kale + Walnut/Almond dressing + 1/2 Avocado + sprinkle of pepitos -- This was really filling and took me awhile to eat...probably all the fat and protein in the dressing!

 

Snack: Carrot Beat Juice -- I used 3 golden beats since that's what came in the bundel (couldn't find regular at Sprouts and these were organic). Same reaction as this morning with this. I couldn't drink it...it's like my stomach became immediately full. I did not have this reaction with the red beat last time. Neither of my ingredients last time were organic. I would take a sip and there'd be this seizing, constricted type feeling. I've never had an allergic reaction to food, so I don't know if this is what that is?

 

I just love opening up beats... the red ones are so beautiful in coloring. These aren't quite as stunning, but they are definitely a golden yellow, which is very pretty! My drink is definitely not as appetizing as it was with the red beat...

 

Dinner: Plate of fresh/mixed fruit + glass of wine -- Went to see a movie with a friend at a dine-in theater. There were not many options for food. If I were to make a salad friendly it meant getting rid of all ingredients but the lettuce. They did have a fruit plate so I opted for that. It came with some fruit/citrus yogurt that they drizzle over top but I asked for it on the side. It tasted so horrible. I dipped a finger and was grossed out by their homemade sauce...ew. The wine I kind of wish I hadn't bought, mostly because it was $8! Next because it took me forever to finish... My body just didn't want it. 

 

Snack: Avocado -- I was pretty hungry when I got home today, so I ate this. Haven't had one by itself in just about ever!

Not-So Water Fast (28 Day - Day 11)

I mainly had water today, but let me tell you...it made me CRANKY. I was so cranky at everything. My head hurt like crazy. I had 24oz of Watermelon juice left over at work and drank that hoping it would help, but that didn't help so much. I had at least 4 servings of my 32oz bottle of water...so much water! 

I'm not really worried about a fast today, so I did pick up some greens with the rest of my groceries and have a small salad tonight. I found baby kale on discount, so I'm assuming it expires soon. I repurposed the pate from last night and made a salad dressing with the addition of water and herbs. Added half an avocado and a couple sundried tomatoes. Not too shabby! I guess I'll make the rest for tomorrow.

I bought a lot more organic food (if they had an organic version, I bought it) along with some nutritional yeast, tahini and walnuts (all of these are expensive!) so I can begin experimenting. I spent a vast majority of my day pulling together recipes so that I can create a binder for myself and while reading through them I got inspired! 

That's about the extent of my day, really. I feel much better now having eaten.

1/3 Liquids & 90% Raw (28 Day - Day 10)

Movement: Stretching + IT Band Exercises -- I didn't quite do as much as I wanted, but I got some movement in! More than the past few days!

 

Breakfast: 5 Grapefruits Juiced -- Grapefruit are expensive right now, so I opted for 5 instead of 8 when shopping.

 

Lunch: 24 oz Watermelon Juice -- I borrowed my boyfriends blender, which is much better than my Ninja, and it really made this a drink whereas mine made it more a slushy I had to chew! Good stuff. I like to keep it chilled when at work.

 

Lunch: Southwest Salad with avocado, black beans, roasted corn, chives, cilantro, and spicy ranch dressing -- I had actually ordered olive oil and lemon dressing, but they didn't bring it; however that isn't an excuse to just eat the dressing anyway! I could have come up with something, I'm sure. I bet there are lemon slices with the ice tea that's always brought. The salad was free, though I didn't really need it. I would have been fine with my watermelon juice. I chose to eat it, though...mainly because it was free? I don't know why. I don't think I was particularly hungry if I thought about it, but I WANTED to be and I wanted to eat. Work in progress. I've definitely not skimped on the liquids today. I had a full 32 oz when I woke up this morning, plus the 32 of grapefruit, another 32 of water before lunch, and 24 of watermelon juice.

 

Having ate it, my stomach is doing little gurgling noises and feels rather bloated. There was 3 things on that salad that could have done it, though I'm going to guess it's the dressing since ranch is made from dairy products and other processed crap. I also just yawned...which I was fine before. Good to know what it does to me!

 

Snack: Peanut M&Ms -- I have not had a chocolate craving (well aside from the one after dinner I mentioned while in Denver...which was raw food according to the chef, so I'm confused on that one...might have just been the combo from the day) and I know that it means I'm missing something. When I crave specific things I'm missing some nutrient. I just need to figure it out! And, figure out how to beat said craving. I'll get there, though. Good thign is, I'm motivated to go run tonight!

 

Movement: 60 min Walk/Run -- I did about half and half running and walking. It's 104 outside with humidity at 23%. Needless to say the trail was pretty empty! I loved this though. I didn't sweat nearly as much as I normally do (probably a bad thing? I've had PLENTY of water and other liquids today already--maybe it was the watermelon juice! It's hydrating, right?). My running was slower at the beginning than what it usually is, but it picked up as I kept going, which is opposite! I averaged 12.5 mph, which in this heat is totally acceptable. I did make sure to go to a trail that was heavily shadowed by trees. It was definitely bearable in the shade. 

 

Dinner: Large handful Almonds + Pate and 3 Sheets Toasted Nori -- I could not do a sweet smoothie tonight after my workout. I craved salt...craved greens. Granted, I had none since I shopped Mon-Wed and Thurs is a fasting day...sooo I thought about making taco meat, which is what this pate started out as...thought I could put it and celery slices inside the nori sheets, but it turned more into a pate with the celery blended in it. By the time I actually got done making it I wasn't hungry anymore...I really craved those nori sheets, though! Totally ate them... wish they had been raw, but it was what I had on hand. Not sure about my experiment with the taco meat turned pate. I added too much balsamic vinegar and my attempt to correct, it just turned into a pate. I probably won't be eating the rest of it - haha. Sadly, the mass amounts of fat did not settle well and wound up reappearing later....should have stuck with the fruit!

 

 

 

Today I did an experiment: I did not wear deodorant. I also did NOT smell. Even after running and sweating!! Flippin' awesome!

Bountiful Greens! (28 Day - Day 9)

Having missed the entire first week is really screwing with my head! I keep having to stop and think what day it is.

Movement: Minimal stretching and leg exercsies -- I was still so tired this morning when the alarm went off at 5 that I reset it for 6. I didn't do much of anything this morning. Hopefully I will get back on track soon.

Breakfast: Green Juice -- This takes me longer to make without a vegetable juicer (I've been researching and trying to find one forever!) as I have to blend it all, then strain it through my nut bag. Good times...It works though!

Lunch: Butter Lettuce + Avocado, dill, water and 1/2 lemon dressing -- I've wanted to try the butter lettuce for forever! It cost quite a bit more, but so tasty! Melts in your mouth.

Dinner: Blended Salad -- I love this! I added about 1/3 a bunch of cilantro and it tasted wonderful! 

Snack: ~15 dates -- I was really craving sweet! I'm not a fan of all green or all fruit days...I need a combo! I definitely overindulged on this one. I felt the "omg, I ate too many..." after consuming them all. I have a hard time with moderation.

What day is it? (28 Day)

No, seriously… I guess since it’s Monday, it’s Day 8.

I cannot express how excited I am it’s cleanse week! Not that I did so horribly while out of town the last 10 days, but there was certainly some cooked foods consumed. Definitely not beating myself up and just letting that go. I’m not even going to worry about trying to figure out what all I ate since I was too busy to even be on the computer.

We start from today!

WHOO!

I will say that I need a day of sleep. I am so exhausted from the past 10 days! The sun has taken it out of me! The boyfriend joined me in Colorado and Wyoming Saturday and Sunday and in less than 2 days’ time we hiked, white water rafted, flew airplanes (he copiloted, I took pictures), 4-wheeled around the ranch, and had a great dinner on the rooftop with my family. I put 460 miles on my mother’s vehicle in those 2 days! Totally worth it…but I’m feeling it today. Our plane was late and delayed so we wound up not getting in until after 1am. Work might suck today!  I’ll continue my blog tonight as I food journal it up! I had the boyfriend buy me the fruit for breakfast and lunch before he left, so I’m all set!

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Breakfast: 2 Cups Cubed Watermelon – The boyfriend bought a cantaloupe for me, but it was nowhere near ripe, so he decided to dash out to get some precut up watermelon

Snack: Handful Almonds + Pepitos

Lunch: Fruit Bowl = 1/2 cup blueberries + 1 orange + 1 banana + 1 pear + 1 apple + 1 kiwi – I will need to educate the boyfriend on picking ripe fruit ;)  I’m super grateful he tried, though! Otherwise I’d have no food today!

Snack: Fruit Bowl – I only ate a couple forks full at lunch, so I had a ton left over!

Snack: Handful of Mixed Nuts

Dinner: Blended Salad – I was not in the mood for more fruit, so I bought double ingredients for the blended salad. I love this salad! I wish I hadn't bought double and would have just split it, though....it's a lot of food. I don't know why I feel obligated to eat it all either...

I'm hoping I get enough sleep tonight so that I can get back on my routine tomorrow! I need to yoga, stretch, do core exercises, etc, etc... Wish me luck!

Getting back on track (28 Day - Day 5)

After the slipups the past few days that left me realizing my body dislikes what I've been feeding it (throwing up is not fun, I tell you), it feels good waking up (with a slight hangover) knowing that today I'll be back on track with the ability to cook!!!!! It's ridiculous how being in a hotel for a week screws with the cooking routine.

 

Breakfast: 1/2 plate of fresh fruit

Snack: Strawberry Banana Smoothie from Jamba Juice

Lunch: Chopped Salad with cilantro-lime vinaigrette

Snack: Left over plate of fruit

Dinner:  Mango Banana ice cream made with water and orange juice

 

Did some walking around for a little bit while waiting for my ride. Been overly tired all day...I'm sure the late night and drinking of alcohol has not helped. I took a nap when I got to Mom's which was supposed to be only an hour, but I apparently slept through the alarm and it wound up being 2!

 

Excited to go hiking tomorrow!