...it really does make me think that I don't know what's in my body and I don't feel great for the majority of the time, or even close. And that's not acceptable for me.
Check it out, some interesting info:
(he kind of reminds me of a male Susan powers, but hey, she was passionate too and lost a ton of weight - it must feel amazing!)
http://www.markusrothkranz.com/
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Erm...
Haven't been that great and haven't been that raw. Granted, I haven't been going to McDonald's or anything (haven't in about 10 yrs) but I haven't been eating the way I'd like to. But I still have to give myself credit for not completely blowing it.
Plus, I have my lady visitor so of course I feel large and bloated. But I'm doing a lot of research about raw foods online and that always gets me motivated.
Oh, and I ordered a dehydrator some days ago! It should be here any day, and I really think that will help me a lot. Breads and chips are big on my crave list and although I don't eat the unhealthiest ones (doritios, anyone?), I still consume a lot of them. Making them raw will be awesome.
I also want to exercise a lot more and this beautiful weather is great! On Sunday, I took a little break (lots of stress lately), went into NYC, and ended up walking around all day with virtually no sit down breaks. I couldn't believe how much my legs hurt and how tired I was. It really shows me that I'm not at the level where I'd like to be. SO I did something about it and walked even more!
I just have to keep at it, and I'm very excited about things to come!
Plus, I have my lady visitor so of course I feel large and bloated. But I'm doing a lot of research about raw foods online and that always gets me motivated.
Oh, and I ordered a dehydrator some days ago! It should be here any day, and I really think that will help me a lot. Breads and chips are big on my crave list and although I don't eat the unhealthiest ones (doritios, anyone?), I still consume a lot of them. Making them raw will be awesome.
I also want to exercise a lot more and this beautiful weather is great! On Sunday, I took a little break (lots of stress lately), went into NYC, and ended up walking around all day with virtually no sit down breaks. I couldn't believe how much my legs hurt and how tired I was. It really shows me that I'm not at the level where I'd like to be. SO I did something about it and walked even more!
I just have to keep at it, and I'm very excited about things to come!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
5 Foods You Should Eat Everyday
Interesting Article. Of course, others could bring up other foods, but it's still pretty right on:
#1 Leafy greens
Medical experts call them one of nature's miracle foods. Leafy greens like Swiss chard and kale are high in nutrients like folate and vitamins A and C that can lower your risk of cancer. Just one cup of dark, leafy greens a day could also prevent diabetes and high blood pressure.
#2 Nuts
Many nutritionists recommend nuts like almonds, cashews and walnuts because they're high in natural fiber. Fiber slows your digestive process, keeping hunger and unhealthy mid-afternoon snacks at bay. Goodbye vending machine runs!
#3 Onions
Studies show that consuming onions on a regular basis may reduce symptoms of asthma and the risk of developing stomach cancer. Add them to soups and stir-fry, and just remember -- the stronger the onion, the greater the health benefit.
#4 Whole grains
Refined grains, like white rice and pasta, have lost 90% of their nutritional value through the refining process. As if that weren't reason enough to choose whole grains like brown rice, quinoa and whole oats, a recent study showed that a diet rich in whole grains actually flattens your belly by reducing fat storage in your lower abdominal region.
#5 Yogurt
Making yogurt part of your daily eating routine can improve your digestion -- if you're buying the right stuff. Check that the label lists "active cultures" to make sure you're getting healthy probiotics, and pick a yogurt rich in vitamin D to prevent osteoporosis.
#1 Leafy greens
Medical experts call them one of nature's miracle foods. Leafy greens like Swiss chard and kale are high in nutrients like folate and vitamins A and C that can lower your risk of cancer. Just one cup of dark, leafy greens a day could also prevent diabetes and high blood pressure.
#2 Nuts
Many nutritionists recommend nuts like almonds, cashews and walnuts because they're high in natural fiber. Fiber slows your digestive process, keeping hunger and unhealthy mid-afternoon snacks at bay. Goodbye vending machine runs!
#3 Onions
Studies show that consuming onions on a regular basis may reduce symptoms of asthma and the risk of developing stomach cancer. Add them to soups and stir-fry, and just remember -- the stronger the onion, the greater the health benefit.
#4 Whole grains
Refined grains, like white rice and pasta, have lost 90% of their nutritional value through the refining process. As if that weren't reason enough to choose whole grains like brown rice, quinoa and whole oats, a recent study showed that a diet rich in whole grains actually flattens your belly by reducing fat storage in your lower abdominal region.
#5 Yogurt
Making yogurt part of your daily eating routine can improve your digestion -- if you're buying the right stuff. Check that the label lists "active cultures" to make sure you're getting healthy probiotics, and pick a yogurt rich in vitamin D to prevent osteoporosis.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
First Before Pic
I know Before pics are notoriously bad, so I have decided not to wear a weird flesh colored tube top, or wear my hair slicked back in a weird ponytail, or wear no makeup! Lol, I've often seen that, so I opt to be ME. I like myself and would like to be healthier, dammit! So here we go with the photo. I would like to be glowy in the After. :P
I've been eating 75% with the exception of a piece of wheat bread and two little sweet potato pancakes with my big salad salad today. It was a matter of craving and convenience, and I will try to better next time. I am taking it easy this time so i don't feel denied or crazy. Wish me luck!
I've been eating 75% with the exception of a piece of wheat bread and two little sweet potato pancakes with my big salad salad today. It was a matter of craving and convenience, and I will try to better next time. I am taking it easy this time so i don't feel denied or crazy. Wish me luck!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Feel hungover...
... and I didn't even drink alcohol! Energy drinks, coffee, SAD food in the middle of the night, and very little sleep have led me to a feeling I haven't had in a long while -hungover! Man, I need a detox now!
I always wondered this when I was working the night shift - why is it harder to stay raw and healthy when you sleep by day and work/play by night? How do ppl do it?
It really baffles me. Also, that brings up how women stay raw when "aunt flo" is visiting, lol. That seems almost impossible to me, but I know there must be an easy way!
I always wondered this when I was working the night shift - why is it harder to stay raw and healthy when you sleep by day and work/play by night? How do ppl do it?
It really baffles me. Also, that brings up how women stay raw when "aunt flo" is visiting, lol. That seems almost impossible to me, but I know there must be an easy way!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Alrighty roo
Back here, committing to this blog and having gone through some mental processes, I am going to motivate myself with photos. I see this a lot on blogs, and I think it's a daily/weekly/monthly activity which really requires dedication from the participant. So that's what I shall do. I'm really getting inspiration from this site:
http://raw100.ning.com/group/beforeafter/
http://raw100.ning.com/group/beforeafter/
Friday, September 18, 2009
still trying
My latest creation was a recipe gone awry. I didn't have some of the ingredients, but I improvised and it was pretty damned good. :)
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