So after my small epiphany yesterday (both about raw foods and about some eprsonal things - what a day!), I started the day off by waking up freezing. Under the covers with a heater on and still freezing and lethargic and not able to move out of bed. Usually after my partner wakes up, I can go back to sleep for a bit, but not today. I just laid there in a fog for about an hour and a half. I was worried I'd wake with an "agitated head" (what I call a pre-headache head - I get intense migraines, since birth), but Iwhen I finally forced myself up, I felt fine. I did feel kind of stuffed up though which makes me think I have lots of hidden mucus. Scary!
So I had a green lemonade* but my little juicer didn'twork, so again I just blended it up and am finishing it now. I know it's not as good as juiced up, but it's alot better than an english muffin at this point.
I really want to do a juice fast (feast?) for at least 3 days, but I know I need a good juicer. Might get that today if I can find one and if not, maybe get one online. I just had a dehydrator delivered and I can't wait to use it! But anyway, I want to do the juice fast but I know that this weekend will not work for me, and I don't want to set myself up for failure.
Just took the last swig of my lemonade. I swear I feel much better than when I started drinking it. I'm going to try and find some of the herbs to kill parasites today at whole foods. The thought of having that in my body may be just a scare tactic - but it's working!
*By the way, you can find this recipe anywhere, but it's an awesome drink:
Green lemonade
1 head romaine lettuce or celery
5 to 6 stalks kale
1 to 2 apples (as needed for sweetness)
1 whole lemon
1 to 2 inches fresh ginger
(I did not use as much of each thing which maybe I will someday but I used about half and I could barely finish it - I am FULL from this - amazing!)
Friday, March 12, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
This guy is nuts but...
...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/
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/
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/
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