I've decided to start posting in the evenings so I don't have to re post a thousand times...So I think carbs may be a gateway drug. Today I had a huge craving for a BLT, so I went & bought gluten free rice bread, organic tomatoes, organic lettuce & vegenaise. I had a BLT, minus the B. By the way, vegenaise really does taste like regular mayo. I don't know how they do it, but it does taste that way. Anyway, it fulfilled my craving...the rice bread is really strange to me. It is denser than bread, looks like bread, but the moment it hits your mouth it literally turns to mush. You know how bread can be chewy - especially when toasted? Not so much with rice bread. I'm not sure if it's just gluten free bread or just this particular brand of Rice bread.
I also bought gluten free cereals...Sometimes I just don't want to cut up fruit. Besides, my bananas need one more day to ripen so I can't make smoothies yet. I ate a bowl of cereal too & crashed instantly...Like I am still sleepy. HOWEVER, there was a fucked up thunderstorm last night that lasted til like 3 am & it kept me up all night. So i didn't get much sleep last night. That may have to do with my wanting to sleep like right now.
Oh & by the way, I lost another pound from yesterday. I am sure it has to do with bowel movements. The more you have the more you are cleaning things out. Another strange thing that happens almost daily, is that I get a weird taste in my mouth (it tastes almost metallic) & then I get nauseous. I am sure those are signs of detox. When that happens, I almost instantly want sugar or junk food. The cravings for pizza are crazy! My favorite pizza place is closed on Sundays, so I am holding out to get thru this Saturday evening. I probably will splurge next week. But until then, I am holding out. Not worth it.
Ok, I am so sleepy. I'll try to post tomorrow.
xxoo
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
Watermelon
I can't believe I didn't post about watermelon! This is my staple fruit...Oh, such yummy goodness!!! Very water dense & I always eat til I am almost bloated. This fruit will digest very easily & fills you full of fiber & water.
Also, the best way to pick a watermelon is to make sure it has a deep green waxy coat, but also a big fat yellow spot on it's belly. Why? Unlike some fruits, watermelon doesn't continue to ripen once it's plucked. So with the dark green & the yellow under belly means it has ripened & has been laying on its belly waiting to be picked :) I never knew that, but if you follow this guideline, you're sure to get a nice, ripe & sweet watermelon!
Peace!
Also, the best way to pick a watermelon is to make sure it has a deep green waxy coat, but also a big fat yellow spot on it's belly. Why? Unlike some fruits, watermelon doesn't continue to ripen once it's plucked. So with the dark green & the yellow under belly means it has ripened & has been laying on its belly waiting to be picked :) I never knew that, but if you follow this guideline, you're sure to get a nice, ripe & sweet watermelon!
Peace!
Weekly Weigh In
Ok, really, it's a monthly weigh in because all the shenanigans with pre-diabetes started around 4/10.
Ready? I've lost a total of 4 lbs in a month. Now, I am not uber excited about just 4 lbs, but then again, I am super excited about 4 lbs. For one thing, I'd rather have lost double or even triple that amount, but a loss is a loss. I can't say anything like 'Oh, my clothes are fitting better or anything', But I can say that the bloating on my body is gone, my body odor is completely gone & my energy levels are finally feeling normal again. Even the skin on my face is getting smoother & even. So there are those perks.
I have a sneaking suspicion I need to drink more water. I'm ok with that. As a matter of fact, speaking of drinking - drinking coffee makes my skin flush so I tried out green tea this morning, added freshly squeezed lemon & voila! Yummy green tea. Also, I just felt better after drinking tea instead of coffee.
I know I kind of ranted about cheat meals yesterday, but I am sticking to my vegetarian cheat meals! Today we celebrated Mother's Day early with my family & went to PF Chang's. I ordered vegetarian fried rice (gluten free) & am still standing. Normally, when I have gluten I crash within minutes. So I still ate well for my cheat meal :) Try to go for GF in your diet if anything else. OMG, it makes a HUGE difference in energy levels! I am not a scientist/nutritionist/dietician, but I highly recommend that.
Now, I had ordered a green meal & some vegan protein, but I am going to use that as a post workout drink from now on. I have just come to the conclusion that I like to drink my greens - not eat them. It's so easy with my Vitamix & I get the daily recommended amount & then some! Plus the energy is crazy instant...so much so it's like being buzzed ;).
Today I was so happy to make a trip to Whole Foods. Organic strawberries, bananas, cantaloupe, oh & local peaches!!! I can't wait to sink my teeth into those. Something I forgot to mention as well, is that I bought some vegetable broth. Sometimes when I get hungry, I just drink a coffee mug of broth & get past my hunger. But for the most part, my goal is load up on fruits til I have big ol' fat fruit belly!!!
Struggles...Ok, I have to admit, a big ol FAT PEPPERONI PIZZA sounds divine to me, BUT I just push through in the evenings & ask myself 'Is it really worth it? Is it worth all the hard work you've done today & this week?' Of course the answer is always no! BUT, I also believe in indulging ever so often. So, I am going to figure out how to make vegan pizza or raw desserts. I feel those will satisfy fatty/sweet tooth cravings, but still be healthy :) I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited to be on this journey!!!!
I love you all & thanks for listening. Til Next time!
Asian
Ready? I've lost a total of 4 lbs in a month. Now, I am not uber excited about just 4 lbs, but then again, I am super excited about 4 lbs. For one thing, I'd rather have lost double or even triple that amount, but a loss is a loss. I can't say anything like 'Oh, my clothes are fitting better or anything', But I can say that the bloating on my body is gone, my body odor is completely gone & my energy levels are finally feeling normal again. Even the skin on my face is getting smoother & even. So there are those perks.
I have a sneaking suspicion I need to drink more water. I'm ok with that. As a matter of fact, speaking of drinking - drinking coffee makes my skin flush so I tried out green tea this morning, added freshly squeezed lemon & voila! Yummy green tea. Also, I just felt better after drinking tea instead of coffee.
I know I kind of ranted about cheat meals yesterday, but I am sticking to my vegetarian cheat meals! Today we celebrated Mother's Day early with my family & went to PF Chang's. I ordered vegetarian fried rice (gluten free) & am still standing. Normally, when I have gluten I crash within minutes. So I still ate well for my cheat meal :) Try to go for GF in your diet if anything else. OMG, it makes a HUGE difference in energy levels! I am not a scientist/nutritionist/dietician, but I highly recommend that.
Now, I had ordered a green meal & some vegan protein, but I am going to use that as a post workout drink from now on. I have just come to the conclusion that I like to drink my greens - not eat them. It's so easy with my Vitamix & I get the daily recommended amount & then some! Plus the energy is crazy instant...so much so it's like being buzzed ;).
Today I was so happy to make a trip to Whole Foods. Organic strawberries, bananas, cantaloupe, oh & local peaches!!! I can't wait to sink my teeth into those. Something I forgot to mention as well, is that I bought some vegetable broth. Sometimes when I get hungry, I just drink a coffee mug of broth & get past my hunger. But for the most part, my goal is load up on fruits til I have big ol' fat fruit belly!!!
Struggles...Ok, I have to admit, a big ol FAT PEPPERONI PIZZA sounds divine to me, BUT I just push through in the evenings & ask myself 'Is it really worth it? Is it worth all the hard work you've done today & this week?' Of course the answer is always no! BUT, I also believe in indulging ever so often. So, I am going to figure out how to make vegan pizza or raw desserts. I feel those will satisfy fatty/sweet tooth cravings, but still be healthy :) I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited to be on this journey!!!!
I love you all & thanks for listening. Til Next time!
Asian
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Say What? Actually, I have a lot to say
It's been five months since I last posted! Good Lawd! Also, the format has changed on blogger. Who knew?
I'm back because, well I am just lazy & starting a whole new blog & really feeling it, just doesn't seem worth the time right now. Speaking of time, I have all the time in the world, but I am more about sleeping, eating well (sort of) & getting my groove back in regards to exercise.
About 3 weeks ago I was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. I was horribly ashamed & embarrassed to admit this to anyone. Mainly because I thought it was a lifestyle thing, but now I know it's genetic & lifestyle affects the outcome. Needless to say I cried for two weeks straight. Not really because of the diagnosis, but more so I was ALREADY motivated & getting my groove on in getting healthy. Ok, let me back up a little bit....I actually had gone to an HCG clinic because - like I said - I was ready to lose all this weight & move on with my life. I had to take a blood test to see if I am compatible with the diet & the blood test came back & gave a resounding HELL NO. Something about my liver being fatty or something. So the dr. at the clinic said get your pcp to agree to this & we can do this. I go to an MD who is also an ND & she gave a resounding HELL NO in a very stern Chinese voice b/c she's Chinese. Anyway, she gave me this diet to follow & said 'See ya in 4 weeks.'
Ok - I cried from day one & it took me two weeks to not cry. I finally broke down & went to my therapist & she said when you cleanse the liver you literally could laugh one moment & end in tears the next. Thank God, because I thought I was going nuts. I think I needed to throw in a bit of PMS in there somewhere too. There were funny moments where I'd be eating a salad with my husband, tears streaming down my face & he'd say shit like 'SADDEST salad ever...' Poor guy, he had no idea what to do with me!
Even through it all, I stopped going through the drive thru. I just knew it was harming me & shortening my lifestyle. I tried the dr.'s diet for a week & said to hell with this. I'd rather eat unlimited fruits & veggies with a side of almonds. It's interesting the side effects of what I put into my body. Even eating lean animal protein, my body odor was horrible! I just don't process meats or poultry very well. I had been trying the diet since around 4/11/12. Blech....Intuitively I knew I couldn't live this way. As my therapist says, I am not black & white & neither should my diet be.
I want to fast forward to today because I have been really good about eating whole foods. I am still trying to get to eating just mainly veggies & fruits, but I am not wholly there. The reason I even wanted to put this in writing is I actually had a cheat meal today. Can I tell you that I feel like hammered shit. I am not doing that again. If I cheat, it's going to be a vegetarian cheat. You see, I have decided that being vegan suits me. Not 100% raw, but vegan because I still like to cook. I like the way I feel, I like the energy & I like the NON bloating. I am kind of far from my end result, but now I have added in exercise. Speaking of...I've had back problems that were preventing me from exercising, but now I am able to move more - YAY!!!
I am ready to REALLY post my daily activity because I want the accountability. Does anyone read this anyway?!?! Ok, well, if you DO read this...Please post a comment :) I'd appreciate any support along the way.
Love & All that Jazz
Asian
I'm back because, well I am just lazy & starting a whole new blog & really feeling it, just doesn't seem worth the time right now. Speaking of time, I have all the time in the world, but I am more about sleeping, eating well (sort of) & getting my groove back in regards to exercise.
About 3 weeks ago I was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. I was horribly ashamed & embarrassed to admit this to anyone. Mainly because I thought it was a lifestyle thing, but now I know it's genetic & lifestyle affects the outcome. Needless to say I cried for two weeks straight. Not really because of the diagnosis, but more so I was ALREADY motivated & getting my groove on in getting healthy. Ok, let me back up a little bit....I actually had gone to an HCG clinic because - like I said - I was ready to lose all this weight & move on with my life. I had to take a blood test to see if I am compatible with the diet & the blood test came back & gave a resounding HELL NO. Something about my liver being fatty or something. So the dr. at the clinic said get your pcp to agree to this & we can do this. I go to an MD who is also an ND & she gave a resounding HELL NO in a very stern Chinese voice b/c she's Chinese. Anyway, she gave me this diet to follow & said 'See ya in 4 weeks.'
Ok - I cried from day one & it took me two weeks to not cry. I finally broke down & went to my therapist & she said when you cleanse the liver you literally could laugh one moment & end in tears the next. Thank God, because I thought I was going nuts. I think I needed to throw in a bit of PMS in there somewhere too. There were funny moments where I'd be eating a salad with my husband, tears streaming down my face & he'd say shit like 'SADDEST salad ever...' Poor guy, he had no idea what to do with me!
Even through it all, I stopped going through the drive thru. I just knew it was harming me & shortening my lifestyle. I tried the dr.'s diet for a week & said to hell with this. I'd rather eat unlimited fruits & veggies with a side of almonds. It's interesting the side effects of what I put into my body. Even eating lean animal protein, my body odor was horrible! I just don't process meats or poultry very well. I had been trying the diet since around 4/11/12. Blech....Intuitively I knew I couldn't live this way. As my therapist says, I am not black & white & neither should my diet be.
I want to fast forward to today because I have been really good about eating whole foods. I am still trying to get to eating just mainly veggies & fruits, but I am not wholly there. The reason I even wanted to put this in writing is I actually had a cheat meal today. Can I tell you that I feel like hammered shit. I am not doing that again. If I cheat, it's going to be a vegetarian cheat. You see, I have decided that being vegan suits me. Not 100% raw, but vegan because I still like to cook. I like the way I feel, I like the energy & I like the NON bloating. I am kind of far from my end result, but now I have added in exercise. Speaking of...I've had back problems that were preventing me from exercising, but now I am able to move more - YAY!!!
I am ready to REALLY post my daily activity because I want the accountability. Does anyone read this anyway?!?! Ok, well, if you DO read this...Please post a comment :) I'd appreciate any support along the way.
Love & All that Jazz
Asian
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