Last week, I managed to work out twice. The first day was cardio, and the second day was strength training. I felt well doing both workouts, but during the second working, I felt something different as I stretched. Perhaps organs were shifting behind the scenes and maybe a muscle went under my rib cage for…
Month: August 2021
Check in #5 (Video Update)
This week, I made a video to share my progress. Stomach circumference: 74.75cm (My husband even took notice this week that my stomach is going down.)
What I’m Eating This Week – 8/16
I went grocery shopping in person this week. I do enjoy ordering through apps, but sometimes my produce isn’t exactly what I want, but it saves so much time!!! I shop at home while looking to see what I have or need. Anyway, going in the stores provides more inspiration for meals and brings back…
What I’m Eating This Week – 8/9
Breakfast: green smoothies (pineapple, avocado, ginger, turmeric, kiwi, dandelion greens, sweet peppers, mango, lemon, and dino kale) and smoothie bowl with berries or quinoa flakes Lunch: curried black lentils, roasted brussels, roasted squash and zucchini, turnip and mustard greens, butternut squash Dinner: red smoothies (beets, mango, ginger, turmeric, lemon, strawberries, and sweet peppers), fruit, kelp…
How Do I Stay Motivated to Eat This Way?
I am not going to lie! The first time I attempted this new way of eating, the timing was not right. I tried again a year later, and I was more mentally prepared for a complete mindset shift. I was prepared financially for what this meant, and I was prepared to give up what I…
Check in #4
I woke up this morning pretty hopeful and rested. I had a plan of action for the day ahead and I felt a sense of accomplishment getting to 4 weeks on this journey. I expected to weigh more this morning and to have a larger abdomen with my cycle coming back soon, but I still…
Check in #3
My second week was ok. I sometimes want to see faster results – they will come. I haven’t deviated from the foods I should eat, and this time around I am using different supplements. Cutting out meat and raising a toddler are challenging. The multivitamins I now take give me some of those nutrients I…
What I’m Eating This Week
This week I wanted something a little more exciting for my tastebuds, but still healthy and alkaline. Breakfast: green smoothies berry smoothie bowl with homemade buckwheat and amaranth granola cream of buckwheat cereal or quinoa flakes cereal Lunch: red lentils and quinoa lentil pasta with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and sweet peppers and a side…