Messages By: 29mom2beee

He just listed whole grains on the list....so I guess any whole grains, brown rice, quinoa, bulgar, anything that is not processed.

You can down load that Adobe Acrobat PDF format.  For free. That is what I did.  There are over 50 recipes for raw food in there.  I tried to copy and past them for you, but it won't work.  You need to download it.

Melody

I am going to say good night now, I know we will be out all night.

I went for a bike ride to the mail box with George...about 25 minutes.  So total 60 MIN IE today.

I am having a huge salad right now, then I will only eat a piece of fruit tonight if I am hungry.  My calories are at 1060.....which is low, but I did eat great and am full.  I had brazil nuts today, and almonds, walnuts and sunflower seeds.  I feel like those are treats and without the junk....I can afford the calories to enjoy them with out gaining from them.

Have a good night everyone!!!!  See ya tomorrow when I will be a bit healthier and a bit smaller then I was today!!!!  LOL

Melody

First off I just want to say, I feel AWESOME!!!!  I am feeling great today and am looking forward  to today.  I didn't feel this way when I did the last detox.  Eating all raw was tougher then.  I am really enjoying the veggie juice, although....I did put way too much garlic in my mix today.  It really made me gag...and I love garlic, but I guess not this much....lol.....I watered it down a bit and drank it.

Started my day at 6:30am with a hot cup of Kombucha tea....Dolores, you had asked about this tea.....it is a green tea I read about on that site I posted yesterday...I found it the other day at WalMart....Yogi tea makes it and it was only a few bucks.  It is quite good and seems to give me alot of energy.

I had my greens+ drink at 7am and then my fresh veggie juice at 8am, I juiced onion, broccoli, tomato, garlic, spinach, and carrots...oh yeah and green pepper.  It was nice, just needed wayyyy less garlic.  I ate 15 raw almonds while I drank it, to help with the garlic.

I feel like having the nuts measured and keeping track of the calories really helps me not over due it and I feel like I have had such a treat.

I did weigh myself again this morning and I was quite pleased with the results.

Last night I had a huge salad w/ avocado added and walnuts, and all I ate last night around 7 was and orange. 

Melody

I know that what I am down about is the weight, there is nothing in my life other then that, that causes me grief or sadness.  I get addicted and feel like I have no control, I think about that type of food I want all day until I get it, and for me I have to drink miles to get it and even though I know I shouldn't waste $10 in gas to go get ice cream or chips I do....I have even went out at 11 at night or later to get my so called fix.....knowing in my head that it will just make me feel worse....or scarfing down a huge bag of chips....telling myself I don't need one more...I can stop now, and before you know it the whole bag is gone and I am looking for something sweet.  That is what I am down about.  Hating what I see in the mirror somedays, and knowing how to get what I want, but my mind not letting me.  That is how I felt.

When I was working out hard I had so much energy, I had so much drive, I felt great....I loved it.  To some people that may have seemed like alot, but to me, it was great.  I never would have stopped if I hadn't went on the cruise, and I know I have to do something that I can continue....I still have to live right???  But I just have to keep in mind how easy it is to fall off and maybe next time I won't be so cheeky in thinking I won't struggle to get back on track...I left think....oh I am going to come back and just jump back in, but I didn't and I just let myself get so lost....I felt I couldn't get it back.

I agree with both you and Sherri about me posting my feelings more.  Thank you for you honest and enlightening post.  This is what I need...not someone to pat me on the back when I am making bad choices....I need honesty.....thank you Lisa.

I have always been all or nothing, and it has never worked....those few months before my trip I was different...I allowed myself the odd small thing and would not go nuts over it, but I just need to get back to thinking that way. 

Melody

Green Tea Kombucha from Yogi Tea is based on an ancient remedy and offers a convenient form of Kombucha designed for daily use. Legend has it that some 2,000 years ago, Kombucha originated in Russia, and from there it traveled to Japan. Since then it has been used to detoxify the body, enhance the immune system, fight fatigue and soothe an upset stomach. This special healing formula is made with Organic Green Tea (Camellia sinensis), which is organically grown and, unlike other green teas, has a delicate flavor with no bitterness. Green Tea has excellent antioxidant properties. To it we have added a concentrated purified extract of Kombucha-Pure™, which is produced without the use of refined sugar or black tea, and is made from Kombucha grown in a unique medium of 32 supporting Chinese herbs. The recipe is complemented with Organic Spearmint, which can help to relax the body and aid digestion; Organic Licorice Root, to support the adrenals and enhance the effects of other healing herbs; and Dong Quai Root, a well-known tonic. Once the benefits of these ingredients are released by hot water, you are ready to enjoy a delicious, delightful and soothing cup of tea – and one that is naturally rich in antioxidants and other health-supporting qualities.

You can just down load it and not Print it.....that is what a friend of mine did.

Melody

lower body weights....about 30 minutes

Elliptical 26 min

Firm abs 10 min

Thigh master 200 squeezes

Feeling good and strong!!!

Melody

DOLORES- How was your workout with the personal trainer?  I would love to do something like that.  How was the rest of your day?  Did you get that info and have a look at it?  I hope so...it is very good even if you don't follow the whole plan...the recipes are great!!!

SHERRI- I am so happy to hear you are having an awesome day.  I have had a great day as well and am full of energy.  We have some painting to do this year as well, once all the pumpkins and corn are planted.  We are doing a much bigger garden this year.  We are even planting white pumpkins and blue ones as well.  And quite a few new specialty things.  I am so excited to see how they sell, but I guess we need to see how they grow first.

Well I am heading outside.  Thinking about how Shirley, Lisa and Karen are doing too!!!  I will try and make it back tonight. 

Melody

Well I woke up this morning at 5:30am, biked for 25 minutes and had a good stretch.  I started my day off with a nice big glass of water, followed by my Greens+ energy and a freshly juiced glass of veggie juice.  Today I juiced spinach, radish, yellow pepper, red onion, cucumber, and carrots...oh yeah...and a tomato.  It was great today...no garlic!!!!

I weighed this morning and I am down 9lbs so far.  Wowser!!!  Feels good. 

I am going for a massage on Friday at my mom's work.  She is an office manager now at a physio clinic. So I will be getting a deep tissue massage....and then I am taking my Mom out for supper....to a place called The Chocolate Shop....I checked already and I can get a salad there...no dressing.  I picked that place because my mother in law had her cards read there and it was a little shocking how the card reader even knew names of odd details that no one would even think of.....so we are going to get our card read.  I am really looking forward to it.

Lisa- I think you still did awesome.  I get hungry to when I don't get to bed on time.  Keep up the good work and I hope all goes well at the doctors.

Sherri- Good luck with shopping....I know you will be strong....I have to go shopping today as well.  One thing I have been doing since I started the detox on Monday is keeping a journal of all I eat and writing down 3 goals for each day, just simple goal so I have a little success to be proud of each day.  Like today my goals are to eat raw all day again, not yell when irritated....because I have felt a bit with the  detox effects, and last to meditate for a minimum 10 minutes......which I have been doing everynight before bed.  I have made my goal each day and try to change at least one everyday.  Plus I write down 5 things I am thankful for each day, as well as 3 things that have went good today.  It has really helped me appreciate all that I have....ALL!!!  

Shirley- I hope you are having a good day!!!

Karen- Glad to hear you are feeling a bit better too!!!!  Did you find that carpal tunnel stuff???

Dolores- How often are you going to see that trainer???  I will mail you a pumpkin.....LOL!!!  Have a great healthy day!!!!

Well I am going to be planting more today....we got in about 4 acres yesterday and have alot more to do, tonight we are going to take the girls for a forest bike ride and that will pretty much take all night...we are going to pack a picnic.  It should be fun.  Have a good healthy day all.  I will be back to post how my day went later.

Melody