So we are Day 3 into ramping up for our juice fast. The last 3 days have consisted of vegetable soup, salad and juices.
This morning our breakfast juice was a mixture of:
apples
strawberries
carrots
spinach
lemon
honey dew
It was actually pretty sweet so I marked this one as one of my favorites so far. We have a whole slew of recipes but sometimes we just mix a bunch of stuff together and hope for the best.
As far as results we weighed and measured last night and while I won't give away our dirty secrets I'll have you all know that Chris is down 5 pounds today and I'm down 1.
As far as how we are feeling.. last night I had a horrible headache which I'm sure is caused from the caffeine withdrawls and we were both in bed by 9:45. Chris didn't complain of a headache, or at least not to me. We both experienced a feeling of fatigue but that is normal as our body detoxes.
Since we had made enough of our morning juice to last throughout the day we decided to east a salad instead. We also had some hummus we snacked on that was pretty decent for a grocery store. It's 9:50 and we are going to bed... another evening of fatigue.
While my headache is not nearly as bad as last night I still have a slight one and Chris complained about having one as well.
I'll be honest it's not the easiest/convenient/cheapest thing to do but we are determined to stick it through for the next 2 1/2 weeks.
Stay tuned for another update.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
To Juice or Not to Juice
So the other night we happened on a documentary Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead.
This starts with Joe, a guy in Australia who has a strange disease and is about 350 pounds. Basically he was sick of taking all the medications so he started doing a juice fast. Yes, juice day in and day out.
The cool part about the movie is that he meets a guy here in the US that happens to have the same illness and he has and also starts the plan as well. This guy was 6'1 and almost 400 pounds. I won't give the movie away but just to say that in a matter of days he was dropping weight and his skin looked amazing.
So after watching the move Chris and I have decided to give it a whirl. This week we will be ramping up on a vegetarian diet and then next Saturday we will start the reboot which will consist of a juice fast. I know it sounds crazy and I'm sure once we start there will be days that we will want to quit but we have dedicated that we are going to stick with it for 15 days.
Basically this is a jump start to changing how we eat/drink/live. We have gotten into a rut where we come home from work, spend an hour or so cooking, have a beer or two and then we hit the couch to either work a little bit more or watch an hour or so of TV before we go to bed and do it all again. Part of the pro's of the reboot is obvious weight loss but it is also good for helping joint issues, mental clarity, energy and a host of other things.
To get started I purposely did not get the cash out that we normally would for our eating out budget. This way we would be forced to eat/juice at home for the next 15 days. Next I went to the store today and loaded up on a ton of fruits and vegi's. I looked like a walking farmer's market. Which now I'm wondering where is the cheapest place to buy fresh produce. Do you do better at a grocery store or at stands around town?
For dinner we are eating home made vegetable soup that I have had in the crock pot all day. This will get us through today/tomorrow and we will try a juice tonight to see how this works. I have several recipes to try but one of the ones we will try tonight is:
Carrots
Apples
Celery
Lemons
So wish us luck. I hope to be able to blog nightly of our daily meals/juices and track how we are feeling.
This starts with Joe, a guy in Australia who has a strange disease and is about 350 pounds. Basically he was sick of taking all the medications so he started doing a juice fast. Yes, juice day in and day out.
The cool part about the movie is that he meets a guy here in the US that happens to have the same illness and he has and also starts the plan as well. This guy was 6'1 and almost 400 pounds. I won't give the movie away but just to say that in a matter of days he was dropping weight and his skin looked amazing.
So after watching the move Chris and I have decided to give it a whirl. This week we will be ramping up on a vegetarian diet and then next Saturday we will start the reboot which will consist of a juice fast. I know it sounds crazy and I'm sure once we start there will be days that we will want to quit but we have dedicated that we are going to stick with it for 15 days.
Basically this is a jump start to changing how we eat/drink/live. We have gotten into a rut where we come home from work, spend an hour or so cooking, have a beer or two and then we hit the couch to either work a little bit more or watch an hour or so of TV before we go to bed and do it all again. Part of the pro's of the reboot is obvious weight loss but it is also good for helping joint issues, mental clarity, energy and a host of other things.
To get started I purposely did not get the cash out that we normally would for our eating out budget. This way we would be forced to eat/juice at home for the next 15 days. Next I went to the store today and loaded up on a ton of fruits and vegi's. I looked like a walking farmer's market. Which now I'm wondering where is the cheapest place to buy fresh produce. Do you do better at a grocery store or at stands around town?
For dinner we are eating home made vegetable soup that I have had in the crock pot all day. This will get us through today/tomorrow and we will try a juice tonight to see how this works. I have several recipes to try but one of the ones we will try tonight is:
Carrots
Apples
Celery
Lemons
So wish us luck. I hope to be able to blog nightly of our daily meals/juices and track how we are feeling.
Friday, April 8, 2011
January 2011 - May 2011
Well, here I am again... promising that I am to better with keeping up with my diary but it's been months. Why is that? Well, I guess because I'm a working gal and I just generally have a lot going on.
I'm still at In10sity. Still doing account managing but now with a little accounting under my belt. So far I enjoy it plus I'm learning new skills.
In February we took a little vacation to viva Las Vegas. My mom's side of the family met us there and we celebrated my cousin's 21st birthday in style. Chris and I had never been to Vegas so we took advantage of the free stuff while in the Casino's. We enjoyed seeing all the different hotels and have already thought about our next trip back
I think we have decided we would stay at either the Cosmopolitan - or at Caesers Palace.
Both were so amazing and were right in the heart of the strip. It was a great time all around and we made some great family memories.
Valentines this day was a lot of fun. We went to a Chinese restaurant that is nearby where there was an Elvis impersonator complete with lais. We had some great food, great drinks and even better laughs.
February also brought a new baby for my bff. He is such a cutie and looks just like his daddy. My BFF is a great person and I know she is even a better person because of him.
In April Chris had to have eye surgery for a detached retina. I was so nervous for him but he came through the surgery just fine. He gets to wear a nifty green bracelet for a while because his eye has this gas bubble in place. I was glad to play nurse but am glad that he his getting back to normal.
I have more to write for the month of May. I took a trip to Texas and have some great photos to share.
Until then.... cheers
I'm still at In10sity. Still doing account managing but now with a little accounting under my belt. So far I enjoy it plus I'm learning new skills.
In February we took a little vacation to viva Las Vegas. My mom's side of the family met us there and we celebrated my cousin's 21st birthday in style. Chris and I had never been to Vegas so we took advantage of the free stuff while in the Casino's. We enjoyed seeing all the different hotels and have already thought about our next trip back
I think we have decided we would stay at either the Cosmopolitan - or at Caesers Palace.
Both were so amazing and were right in the heart of the strip. It was a great time all around and we made some great family memories.
Valentines this day was a lot of fun. We went to a Chinese restaurant that is nearby where there was an Elvis impersonator complete with lais. We had some great food, great drinks and even better laughs.
February also brought a new baby for my bff. He is such a cutie and looks just like his daddy. My BFF is a great person and I know she is even a better person because of him.
In April Chris had to have eye surgery for a detached retina. I was so nervous for him but he came through the surgery just fine. He gets to wear a nifty green bracelet for a while because his eye has this gas bubble in place. I was glad to play nurse but am glad that he his getting back to normal.
I have more to write for the month of May. I took a trip to Texas and have some great photos to share.
Until then.... cheers
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Recap August- November 2010
Hello All-
Hope this finds everyone doing well. Just a little recap over the last few months.
Thanksgiving was a blast this year. Several friends, my mom and my niece got together for "Misfits Thanksgiving". Our friends deep fried a turkey and oh my gosh.. its the best thing ever! I truly have some amazing people in my life. As far as shopping I was excited with my Black Friday purchase of some new hiking boots and my most favorite, a North Face Jacket. I guess this means we will be hitting the lake soon.
Life in general has been going pretty smooth. We have been taking in some fishing as we have time and I'm learning to enjoy the simple things in life again. I have realized the older I get that life is going by way too fast. I don't want to be that 80 yr old lady that has regrets that she didn't do more with herself. I'm on a mission to make good things happen in 2011 for those around me. I've thought about doing some volunteer work. Something to show that I don't take for granted what a great life I have.
I'm hoping we will put our tree up this weekend. Last year was too raw with losing my dad and my grandmother and to be quite honest I was not in the mood to be cheerful. This year feels different in that I know no matter how many days, months or years pass they will always be present. Not to say that the holidays won't be hard but just knowing that it's ok for me to be happy is a good feeling.
My BFF is pregnant with a little boy and I'm so happy for her! I can't wait to meet the little guy and let him know how amazing his mama is!
Hope the holidays find you all well, peaceful and overall joyful.
In the words of one of my favorite artists-
"Just do your thing if it makes you feel better. Go on and sing if it makes you feel better"
Hope this finds everyone doing well. Just a little recap over the last few months.
Thanksgiving was a blast this year. Several friends, my mom and my niece got together for "Misfits Thanksgiving". Our friends deep fried a turkey and oh my gosh.. its the best thing ever! I truly have some amazing people in my life. As far as shopping I was excited with my Black Friday purchase of some new hiking boots and my most favorite, a North Face Jacket. I guess this means we will be hitting the lake soon.
Life in general has been going pretty smooth. We have been taking in some fishing as we have time and I'm learning to enjoy the simple things in life again. I have realized the older I get that life is going by way too fast. I don't want to be that 80 yr old lady that has regrets that she didn't do more with herself. I'm on a mission to make good things happen in 2011 for those around me. I've thought about doing some volunteer work. Something to show that I don't take for granted what a great life I have.
I'm hoping we will put our tree up this weekend. Last year was too raw with losing my dad and my grandmother and to be quite honest I was not in the mood to be cheerful. This year feels different in that I know no matter how many days, months or years pass they will always be present. Not to say that the holidays won't be hard but just knowing that it's ok for me to be happy is a good feeling.
My BFF is pregnant with a little boy and I'm so happy for her! I can't wait to meet the little guy and let him know how amazing his mama is!
Hope the holidays find you all well, peaceful and overall joyful.
In the words of one of my favorite artists-
"Just do your thing if it makes you feel better. Go on and sing if it makes you feel better"
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Don't Worry, Be Happy
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
June 2010
Like I wrote in my first blog, this has become a form of therapy for me and I just wish that life wasn't so crazy so I could write more often.
Do you ever hear a song that just makes you stop and think that the person singing must have written it specifically for you? I heard a song the other day by Miranda Lambert that really hit home. It was called House that Built Me. Basically its a song about a daughter going back home after being gone and trying to capture the memories of what she had as a child.
It was amazing how close to home this song was to me. My grandmother's home was truly the house that built me and helped me become the person I am today.
One of my favorite and more inspirational songs is from Edwin McCain -Just Do Your Thing
I heard this song for the first time when Chris and I were planning our wedding. Turns out this guy is a local songwriter and I was instantly hooked- Until You by Dave Barnes.
Do you ever hear a song that just makes you stop and think that the person singing must have written it specifically for you? I heard a song the other day by Miranda Lambert that really hit home. It was called House that Built Me. Basically its a song about a daughter going back home after being gone and trying to capture the memories of what she had as a child.
"I thought if I could touch this place or feel it, the brokenness inside me might start healing. Out here its like I'm someone else, I thought that maybe I could find myself. If I could just come in I'll swear I'll leave. Won't take nothing but a memory from the house that built me."
It was amazing how close to home this song was to me. My grandmother's home was truly the house that built me and helped me become the person I am today.
One of my favorite and more inspirational songs is from Edwin McCain -Just Do Your Thing
You're running that race a little bit faster now towards your finish line. It's such a disgrace You missed all the beautiful you can't buy back the time. So stop and love and dance and live And laugh until you cry. Don't wake up to realize that your time has passed you by. Just do your thing If it makes you feel better Go on and sing If it makes you feel better"
As I get older this song has taken on a new meaning and has more recently become more of a motto for me. Trying to realize that life is quickly going by and I want to make sure that I am living my life with no regrets.
I heard this song for the first time when Chris and I were planning our wedding. Turns out this guy is a local songwriter and I was instantly hooked- Until You by Dave Barnes.
I need you now and forever So stay right here with me Don't ever leave Love was kept from me like a secret And I swore that I was through Until you, until you
The last 9 years have been full of ups and downs but I have been fortunate to have Chris with me every step of the way. Babe, this song is for you. xoxo
The last 9 years have been full of ups and downs but I have been fortunate to have Chris with me every step of the way. Babe, this song is for you. xoxo
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Summer Time
Well it has been a while since I've posted. Seems that life and work have managed to sneak up and take its toll on any free time that I have.
I'm so glad that it is finally summer time. I love the warm weather and all the activities that take place during this time of year. I think if I had the time I would grill out every day! I love turning on some good music and having the grill fired up with a cold drink in hand.
This was one of the better weekend that I have had in quite a while. Chris and I spent it with our good friends and enjoyed some great food and good drinks. Knoxville has managed to have some pretty good spots to eat and drink. We tried some new pizza Hard Knox Pizza and it was very tasty. We also went to a new place called the Bearden Beer Market. They have a decent selection of beers to buy along with a few that they have on tap. It's cool to see a local place take off and seemingly only by word of mouth.
Chris' mom and dad will be celebrating their 50th anniversary next month so we are trying to think of something fun for them. Right now we are looking at going to the Temptations Review in Pigeon Forge. I went there last year and it was so much fun. I love that era of music and it was well worth the money. I hope that in 50 years someone will be planning our anniversary party- perhaps we will go to a Lady GaGa review!
We are still continuing on our Financial Peace journey. I won't lie. It's hard to say no when all our friends are going out and traveling but we know that in a short little while we will be in a great place.
We are hopefully on the home stretch of closing dad's probate. I have a court date in July to be able to sell dads house/office. We have some potential buyers so I hope everything works out that they can be sold. I would love to have this wrapped up by the end of the year.
I'm so glad that it is finally summer time. I love the warm weather and all the activities that take place during this time of year. I think if I had the time I would grill out every day! I love turning on some good music and having the grill fired up with a cold drink in hand.
This was one of the better weekend that I have had in quite a while. Chris and I spent it with our good friends and enjoyed some great food and good drinks. Knoxville has managed to have some pretty good spots to eat and drink. We tried some new pizza Hard Knox Pizza and it was very tasty. We also went to a new place called the Bearden Beer Market. They have a decent selection of beers to buy along with a few that they have on tap. It's cool to see a local place take off and seemingly only by word of mouth.
Chris' mom and dad will be celebrating their 50th anniversary next month so we are trying to think of something fun for them. Right now we are looking at going to the Temptations Review in Pigeon Forge. I went there last year and it was so much fun. I love that era of music and it was well worth the money. I hope that in 50 years someone will be planning our anniversary party- perhaps we will go to a Lady GaGa review!
We are still continuing on our Financial Peace journey. I won't lie. It's hard to say no when all our friends are going out and traveling but we know that in a short little while we will be in a great place.
We are hopefully on the home stretch of closing dad's probate. I have a court date in July to be able to sell dads house/office. We have some potential buyers so I hope everything works out that they can be sold. I would love to have this wrapped up by the end of the year.
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