Ok...I don't have a title for this post yet, but after watching this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es6U00LMmC4 - I have decided to not anything with a face or that takes a shit. I know, very blunt straight up, but after watching this video, I feel like my heart has been ripped out of me & that my breath has completely been taken away. Seriously, I've been crying & sleeping all day, that is how powerful this man's speech is.
Also, I have to say this with utmost respect, my husband has been a First Class Asshole about the whole thing. He doesn't get it & I don't think he ever will. Asshole. Yeah I said that. I'll say it again - ASSHOLE. I started bawling & he stormed off MAD AT ME. WTF? Go Fuck yourself.
Anyway, I don't have time to waste energy on that mess. I am making a concious decision again like I said to not eat anything that has a face or takes a shit. Plain & simple! How I accomplish this is going to be simple, I am eating fruits & veggies & the haters can Shut The F*ck Up!
Ok-glad I got that out of my system. Don't worry, I am not going to get all Crazy PETA on you...well, I may pose nude once my body transforms. Hey - why not!??!?!
Love to you all & all the little animals out there.
Asian
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
I've been cheating on Atkins
So Turkey day came & went & of course I went off my diet. Oh CHILD! Gained a bit of weight, but eh...I will tell you what has happened to my body since I got off Atkins:
1. My allergies have hit me full force - so congested!
2. The Bloat came back full swing. WHOA!
3. Slept way too much
Ok-now with that being said, here's what I've done since. I am cheating on Atkins with The Cabbage Soup Diet. Since then this is what has happened:
1. Allergies still suck
2. Bloating has gone away
3. Losing weight
And here are my thoughts....As you all know, I've been searching for the "Answer" to my weight loss. In the beginning I knew my body was out of whack - i.e. hormones, etc. Now I am more of just following through to see how my body responds. I've really thought going vegan or raw was the answer, but I will admit it's really hard! So with that being said, I think I may have found somewhat of an answer. After countless hours on the interwebs, I have found the Paleo Diet. It's a perfect mix of no grains, dairy or sugar! YIPPEE! Because going gluten free is hard to find recipes, but Paleo peops have their food down to a science. It includes grass fed meats & tons of veggies + complex carbs. I know, I've been all over creation with this, but I am excited. Just excited because I can cook (YES-I am still digging it) & be healthy & not completely give up things. It's hard to explain, but just a feeling of ultimate health sounds like bliss to me.
Ah bliss...who doesn't want it?!?! So my friends, my journey continues, but it continues with a genuine wink & smile.
Love!
Asian
1. My allergies have hit me full force - so congested!
2. The Bloat came back full swing. WHOA!
3. Slept way too much
Ok-now with that being said, here's what I've done since. I am cheating on Atkins with The Cabbage Soup Diet. Since then this is what has happened:
1. Allergies still suck
2. Bloating has gone away
3. Losing weight
And here are my thoughts....As you all know, I've been searching for the "Answer" to my weight loss. In the beginning I knew my body was out of whack - i.e. hormones, etc. Now I am more of just following through to see how my body responds. I've really thought going vegan or raw was the answer, but I will admit it's really hard! So with that being said, I think I may have found somewhat of an answer. After countless hours on the interwebs, I have found the Paleo Diet. It's a perfect mix of no grains, dairy or sugar! YIPPEE! Because going gluten free is hard to find recipes, but Paleo peops have their food down to a science. It includes grass fed meats & tons of veggies + complex carbs. I know, I've been all over creation with this, but I am excited. Just excited because I can cook (YES-I am still digging it) & be healthy & not completely give up things. It's hard to explain, but just a feeling of ultimate health sounds like bliss to me.
Ah bliss...who doesn't want it?!?! So my friends, my journey continues, but it continues with a genuine wink & smile.
Love!
Asian
Monday, November 21, 2011
Day Sixteen - Week 3
Uhm...yeah...so still on Atkins...
I just have one announcement:
GLUTEN IS THE DEVIL
I have been stalking veganbodybuilding.com & found a profile I liked. So I have been reading her blog & seeing what she eats, etc. Steel Cut Oats are part of her routine & I remembered that Costco has frozen steel cut oats that are really good. WRONG. They still taste great, but I ate one serving as a snack with peanut butter & passed out for 3 hours & woke up like a bloated whale. WTF? How is that possible within hours?!?!? Needless to say, I am not touching bread or anything with gluten in it ever again. Geeze! Really?!?!? I even got a mile in on my treadmill this evening because I feel like crap.
I am going to cruise on Atkins for a bit & then after Turkey Day do something radical. Stay tuned, will try to post over the next couple of days, but more than likely will start blogging again after the holidays. Till then - Cheers!!!
I just have one announcement:
GLUTEN IS THE DEVIL
I have been stalking veganbodybuilding.com & found a profile I liked. So I have been reading her blog & seeing what she eats, etc. Steel Cut Oats are part of her routine & I remembered that Costco has frozen steel cut oats that are really good. WRONG. They still taste great, but I ate one serving as a snack with peanut butter & passed out for 3 hours & woke up like a bloated whale. WTF? How is that possible within hours?!?!? Needless to say, I am not touching bread or anything with gluten in it ever again. Geeze! Really?!?!? I even got a mile in on my treadmill this evening because I feel like crap.
I am going to cruise on Atkins for a bit & then after Turkey Day do something radical. Stay tuned, will try to post over the next couple of days, but more than likely will start blogging again after the holidays. Till then - Cheers!!!
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Day Fourteen
Whoa...Had the most amazing night of my life on Thursday. Front row tickets to Sting & he smiled at me. Through a sea of faces in a crowd, his gaze fell on me & genuinely smiled at ME!!! So did the guitar player & now I officially feel like I am all that. Ok, not really, but I can't get that evening to leave my head & I almost don't want it to. I've been obsessed with Sting since I was in Jr. High & to be that close to him in proximity & have him smile at me has truly made a lifelong dream come true.
Ok, back to reality...Tomorrow I'll be starting week 3 of my new lifestyle journey. I am going to finish off any meats we have in the next couple of days & switch gears to vegan. I know, I've been all over the place, but the sad truth is that I've only lost 4 lbs in two weeks. I am a little disappointed & well, feel like my heart's been ripped out, but I am going to keep going. Today I had a pity party & didn't work out, but I am going to lift weights again & cardio tomorrow. Yeah, for now I am a sad panda. I just want to try & really find my groove. I have been stalking vegan blogs & veganbodybuilding.com.
Other worldly results aside from losing weight - my skin is still reacting very well to nothing processed in my body. Also, I don't feel all bloated - & my energy is finally evening out. Oh, the one thing I do want to say about the Atkins Induction Phase is that I am grateful it helped get me off sugar & breads. You see, I've been a bread monkey all of my life & it's one of the hardest things I've had to do. So I am grateful for that jump start. I now wish to fill my body with good for me things. I don't expect to be perfect in it, but I have to try. Failure to do so is not an option. Ok, I guess that's my rant for the day.
Ok, back to reality...Tomorrow I'll be starting week 3 of my new lifestyle journey. I am going to finish off any meats we have in the next couple of days & switch gears to vegan. I know, I've been all over the place, but the sad truth is that I've only lost 4 lbs in two weeks. I am a little disappointed & well, feel like my heart's been ripped out, but I am going to keep going. Today I had a pity party & didn't work out, but I am going to lift weights again & cardio tomorrow. Yeah, for now I am a sad panda. I just want to try & really find my groove. I have been stalking vegan blogs & veganbodybuilding.com.
Other worldly results aside from losing weight - my skin is still reacting very well to nothing processed in my body. Also, I don't feel all bloated - & my energy is finally evening out. Oh, the one thing I do want to say about the Atkins Induction Phase is that I am grateful it helped get me off sugar & breads. You see, I've been a bread monkey all of my life & it's one of the hardest things I've had to do. So I am grateful for that jump start. I now wish to fill my body with good for me things. I don't expect to be perfect in it, but I have to try. Failure to do so is not an option. Ok, I guess that's my rant for the day.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Day Twelve
Today I have great energy! I don't know, I am just rolling with it. I can't put anything together to figure out this energy roller coaster. The good news is that I got in a decent workout today. Me STRONG! lol!
So workout was as follows with two sets of each:
Lat Pulldown
Chest Press (free weights)
Leg Curl
Leg Extension
Bicep Curl
Tricep kick back
Front & Rear delts
I also included a 5 minute abs video & 25 minutes on the treadmill to reach a mile. I am crossing my fingers tomorrow I'll have some good energy so I can do my fun day cardio day! Kickboxing, Boot Camp, Wii Dancing, etc.
Food wise I am doing ok. I really need to get a handle on my snacks. I may just get some Atkins Bars. Like one would be good to have right now post workout. That's it for now.
Tonight is Sting, so I probably won't update until tomorrow!!!
Ciao!
Asian
So workout was as follows with two sets of each:
Lat Pulldown
Chest Press (free weights)
Leg Curl
Leg Extension
Bicep Curl
Tricep kick back
Front & Rear delts
I also included a 5 minute abs video & 25 minutes on the treadmill to reach a mile. I am crossing my fingers tomorrow I'll have some good energy so I can do my fun day cardio day! Kickboxing, Boot Camp, Wii Dancing, etc.
Food wise I am doing ok. I really need to get a handle on my snacks. I may just get some Atkins Bars. Like one would be good to have right now post workout. That's it for now.
Tonight is Sting, so I probably won't update until tomorrow!!!
Ciao!
Asian
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Day Eleven - Update
I'm not going to lie. My ass got handed to me today. I don't know what the hell happened within the past 24 hours, but my energy went from 100% to lik 25%. I so did not work out & worked through a horrendous headache instead. I took a nap & am still battling eye strain. WTF?
So tonight we had a yummy dinner though. I thought I bought Rib Eye Steak, but I accidently bought Pork Rib Eye Steak & it was soooooooooooooooooo good! We broiled it & also steamed a head of cauliflower & dumped a ton of butter on it. Very tasty & filling. Ugh...I REALLY hope & pray tomorrow that I feel better. I mean I have to go see Sting!!! Will get to Sting no matter what...
Ok - that's it.
AJ
So tonight we had a yummy dinner though. I thought I bought Rib Eye Steak, but I accidently bought Pork Rib Eye Steak & it was soooooooooooooooooo good! We broiled it & also steamed a head of cauliflower & dumped a ton of butter on it. Very tasty & filling. Ugh...I REALLY hope & pray tomorrow that I feel better. I mean I have to go see Sting!!! Will get to Sting no matter what...
Ok - that's it.
AJ
Day Eleven
It's so hard not to weigh myself! I totally weighed myself this morning & I am down another pound. BUT, that is subject to change - As long as the scale is going down & the lbs are leaving for good, I am ok with that.
Today my energy is not like it was yesterday. Not sure why. The only thing I can think of is that I ate a hotdog on Sunday with the bun. I can't do that again. I got headaches, etc. all over again. Weird huh? My lymph node is still bothering me. I am hoping that my workouts will help with this as well as adding greens into my lunch & dinner. I am on a broccoli trip right now. I can have 2 cups cooked broccoli. Also, I have some fresh spinach I can cook into my eggs. I know, I am supposed to give up dairy! But, so far just eggs.
I think I am going to dip into a liver cleanse on Friday. Tomorrow night is Sting!!! Wit woo!!! But after that it's down to business again.
Anyway, I haven't worked out yet, but I plan on doing about a 20 minute boot camp & maybe 10 min of kick boxing.
Peace out!
Asian
Today my energy is not like it was yesterday. Not sure why. The only thing I can think of is that I ate a hotdog on Sunday with the bun. I can't do that again. I got headaches, etc. all over again. Weird huh? My lymph node is still bothering me. I am hoping that my workouts will help with this as well as adding greens into my lunch & dinner. I am on a broccoli trip right now. I can have 2 cups cooked broccoli. Also, I have some fresh spinach I can cook into my eggs. I know, I am supposed to give up dairy! But, so far just eggs.
I think I am going to dip into a liver cleanse on Friday. Tomorrow night is Sting!!! Wit woo!!! But after that it's down to business again.
Anyway, I haven't worked out yet, but I plan on doing about a 20 minute boot camp & maybe 10 min of kick boxing.
Peace out!
Asian
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