Weight Watchers Day 5 & 6

Posted on 5 February 2012 | No responses

In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins – not through strength, but through persistence.  Buddha

I totally forgot to blog yesterday (Thursday Day 5)..then at bedtime it hit me. Oh crap…I just had to let it go.  So, today is a twofer.  I want to know if you are aware of what triggers you into your ‘old’ ways or behaviors. I find it interesting that at any moment we can lose ourselves in the moment and start self destructing with food.  Day 5 went very well, I even left 1 point on the table. I can bet that probably won’t happen to often. Now, Day 6 was a bit of a challenge. The whole day was not, but two specific times. One being lunch time, I was super super super busy and needed some ‘comfort’ food.  My go to has been this tasty little Mexican place.. so good.  So fattening, fried and greasy. I think that eating there multiple times a week has brought me to my current situation

When that moment hit I stopped to really think about it and analyze what was going on…smart I know!  I allowed myself to feel the need to be ‘comforted by warm beans’ and welcomed it. I did not push the feelings away or ignore them.  I then thought about how exactly I would feel if I did eat that.  Full. Bloated. And PISSED that I ate something I cannot track (they do not have nutritional info posted). If I were to let myself off the hook today, then that would just open the flood gates and I would soon find myself finding excuses why it would be okay to eat non trackable meals.  That is DANGEROUS. Especially in my first week, um no thanks.  It’s funny that I just talked about this on day 4.  Needless to say, I knew I needed to eat foods that would fuel my energy so I could power through the work day to finish my work (or rather put a dent in it).  And so I did…ahhhh feels good.  Tomorrow is the moment of truth. I feel pretty good about this week between WW and starting a new work out at the gym with weights.

Weight Watchers Day 4

Posted on 1 February 2012 | 1 response

Have you noticed when you begin your weight loss efforts/diet, etc. you feel lighter?  Such a great feeling.  Eating light = feeling light. And, on the other side of the coin, eat a heavy meal, say fettuccine alfredo or a calzone you feel heavy and like a log.  Yukkk….I do not miss that feeling and will remember how good I DO feel now for when I find myself in a moment of weakness I can draw on those feelings to pull me through. Today’s gym session was day 2 of weight lifting.  Reality sets in when you pick up some weights and realize just how much you need to build that upper body strength.  I love working the lower body and feel it’s my stronger area, as I imagine most people do considering we use our legs constantly.  The body is a powerful thing.  Watching the transformation in progress is what is really inspiring to me.

Off to visit the Sandman and let me poor muscles do their best at recovery.  Until next time, laugh more & hug a friend!

Happy New Year 2012

Posted on 3 January 2012 | No responses

So many people are excited to start the new year fresh and say good riddance to the previous year.  Newsflash…whether your year was good or bad, you have the power to create whatever you want this year (as well as last year). You are the ONLY one who can control your destiny..well and the universe of course.  You can create or be a bystander and complain.

So, in 2012 are you going to be the driver or backseat complainer?

Personally, I am not setting any ‘resolutions’ this year but rather setting goals and outlining a plan to see them through.  Let me help you do the same and watch your life go from good to GREAT!

It never fails, the inevitable protein question

Posted on 8 November 2011 | 1 response

All my vegetarian and vegan readers will appreciate this photo.  The first question that ALWAYS comes out of someones mouth when you tell them you are a vegetarian is ‘where do you get your protein from.’ This, after wide eyes and a gasp..so funny.

And now, for those kind and caring meat eating soles who are genuinely concerned, here are some ideas:

• BEANS/LEGUMES  – black, pinto, lima & lentils
• NUTS/SEEDS – peanuts, almonds, cashews, walnuts; sunflower, pumpkin & sesame
• VEGETABLES – broccoli, spinach & peas
• GRAINS – quinoa (BONUS HERE AS IT IS A COMPLETE PROTEIN), whole grain breads, bulgur wheat, barley & millet
• NUT BUTTERS – peanut, almond & cashew

‘If you love animals called pets…Why do you eat animals called dinner?’ Farm Sanctuary

Of course there are many other ways to get protein.  Educate yourself and stop eating creatures! go eat some NON MEAT protein!

Blended salad anyone?

Posted on 17 August 2011 | No responses

I’ve recently stumbled upon Megan Elizabeth who is a raw vegan and have learned there is a whole world of raw foodies amongst us.  She has some great recipes on her blog and YouTube channel. And through her I have stumbled upon Arnold’s Way who is a quirky gentleman on the east coast who has his own healthy food store and often makes videos in the store.  I love soaking in new information and hearing peoples testimonials of how the simple change of diet (something we all control ourselves) changes your life, literally.  You can relieve/overcome many ailments, disease, lose weight, obtain beautiful skin….the list goes on of the benefits of keeping a raw vegan lifestyle. In fact, you may have heard of Kriss Carr who had stage 4 Cancer and is still alive due to her lifestyle change…Talk about amazing.   One thing Arnold said regarding the transition to a raw lifestyle was something to the effect of it’s not about removing things from your diet, it’s what you add in. When you add in all the nutrient rich raw foods, you want cooked food less and less.  I think that is such a great perspective. Really this could apply to anything really, right?  It’s seeing the glass as half full. Another thing that got my attention was the fact that the smoothie is easily digestible since the ingredients are already broken down making it easier on your digestive system.

I watched one of Arnold’s videos on ‘green‘ smoothies and was intrigued.  There are different ways you can make them but they contain green leafy veggies and fruit.  I have been experimenting with different variations and consistencies and they are surprisingly good.  Of course I have had a few that tasted like fresh cut lawn on a spring afternoon too.  I’ve been taking pictures of my green drinks and posting some on Facebook and Twitter and one of my friends thought it would be helpful if I posted the benefits of these little delights.  I’ve been using a handful of spinach and kale or mixed greens (collard, mustard & turnip) with different fruit mixes (small amounts) bananas, apples, pineapple & blueberries and a little H20 to liquify.

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