Raw Foods

I drank smoothies made of kale, carrots, apples, and romaine today. I kind of miss chewing. Not sure how much longer I can keep the smoothie thing going. Tonight, I had a whole wheat pita with spinich and alfalfa sprouts and some caesar dressing. Not entirely raw but a heck of a lot better than what I was eating a few short weeks ago - high fat, sodium, calorie, void of nutrition Zaxby's food.

Tired and hungry Tuesday August 30th 2011

What's that acronym H.A.L.T. stand for? Be careful not to get too hungry, angry/anxious, lonely or tired? I think that is how it goes. Anyway I was hungry and tired well actually sleepy again today. I think my smoothies are too watered down, so I will make an effort to make them thicker, more smoothie like. Mine are really watery. I will try to add more stuff so I am not so hungry. I felt deprived today, but made it all through the day on nothing but green smoothie, water and a diet coke. However once I got home I had a couple bites of chicken salad and lots of alfalfa sprouts, too many organic blue corn tortilla chips and some salsa. If I had not eaten the chips, I would be feeling a lot less guilty.  I am still obsessing with the scales. Not sure what the sleepiness is from. I probably should get more sleep.

Monday August 29th 2011 Spinich Apple Smoothie

Wow! My weight is fluctuating. I hate that! Even though I was pretty good with the eating over the weekend, I gained and I am not too happy. I know I should not obsess over the scales so much. Maybe I should quit weighing everyday. Maybe once a week. Anyway, it is Monday and I am starting a full week of fasting with the green smoothies. Last week I did 4 days.
I was hungry today and kind of sleepy which was weird. I rarely ever get sleepy during the day.
I kind of like the feeling of being hungry though. When I am hungry, I will pray and/or drink water, drink a large glass of water with pure synergy superfood powder mixed in or have a smoothie.
I take 64 ounces of smoothie made with mostly greens and drink it for breakfast snack and lunch.
Here is a really simple fresh tasting smoothie recipe:
Several handfulls of organic spinich
2 organic apples any kind cored.
1-2 organic bananas (optional)
Fill VitaMix blender with greens, fruit and about 1/4 to 1/2 full with filtered water. Blend and enjoy!

Sunday August 28th 2011

^{Psalm 37:3-6
3} Trust in the LORD and do good;
   dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
⁴ Take delight in the LORD,
   and he will give you the desires of your heart.
 ⁵ Commit your way to the LORD;
   trust in him and he will do this:
⁶ He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,
   your vindication like the noonday sun.

Pure Synergy Green Superfood

Along with my green smoothies, I have been using Pure Synergy Superfood. It has been an excellent addition to my plan. It gives me a boost, and it has sooo many nutrients, minerals, sprouts, greens,etc. It is a perfect food and so easy. Just mix a heaping spoonful into water and drink. If you decide to order, tell them I sent you. You and I will both get discounts. Please read more about this product.
http://www.thesynergycompany.com/pure_synergy.html

4 DAY GREEN SMOOTHIE FAST

Tuesday, I started a 4 day smoothie fast. I drank mostly greens and veggies blended in my VitaMix blender, water, and a few diet cokes. (I have not totally given up diet cokes yet). In 4 days, I have lost 11 lbs yep 11!  I have noticed over my month long journey that the weekends are the hardest,but I have given myself permission to have some freebies. Drinking green smoothies has become a habit, so when I do eat out at a restaurant I eat a lot less. Bread has been my weakness and I passed it up today. Praise the Lord. Yes he is doing this. This is too big for me, but not for Him. My sister and I made a plan to eat out on Saturday. We did not go in blindly. We had a plan. I enjoyed half my food with a big salad first and unsweetened ice t ea, and did not even miss the bread. Right now I am not 100 percent raw and may never be. Right now I am concentrating on healthy eating habits. My plan is to fast on green smoothies 5-6 days out of the week and give myself some freebies on the weekend. Now with my new habits, I can do it without totally giving up and going back to my old unhealthy eating habits.

Going Green

I made a contract with myself that was supposed to be for 2 1/2 weeks, but I am almost at 30 days. I contracted myself to give up fast food, most processed food, sugar. To read the Bible, pray, journal, and exercise everyday. I didn't think I could do it, but I did it. I am not finished by any means. I have a long way to go and many pounds to lose, but God has done it this time!
I have been fasting with only green smoothies, water, and ummmm diet coke, but just 1 or 2 a day. As of this morning, I have lost 7 lbs in just 3 days. I am so psyched.