I did this event last year but I FELL off the wagon. I learned a lot about my body, my craving and what is bad and good for me. So I want to do it again but I want to share more about what I am specifically doing--the "cheating" if there is any, what I use to cope when the cravings are just too much and what is really working for me.
I am on DAY 11 and this is a summary of what has happened so far: I started strong and doing well. I don't eat much wheat so that was not to bad. But the sugar cravings--that is a whole 'nother story! I ate four homemade chocolate chip cookies that my daughter made from scratch--they were about 1" across, so pretty small. Then I had some yougurt (black cherry, Greek yogurt with almonds and dry cherries) this is my go to food when I am craving sweets. Then my period started so I understood why I was craving the sweets. I had some yogurt off and on the next few days. I do allow myself some small boxes of raisins, fresh fruit and dry fruit as I want it. BUT NO PROCESSED sugars--so no ice cream, pie, cake, donuts, lemonade sweetened with white sugar or the like, ususally no daughters cookies and the list goes on and on. The way to not want to sugars are to give them up and have an acceptable SHORT list of items one can eat, like my yogurt/fruit list. The other thing I do is make sure that I have a healthy, non-processed snack with me if I need it (usually nuts, or dry fruits--but mostly almonds! Love those). I am still juicing. Today I made a mix of 1 pink grapefruit, 1 lemon, (peel both of these), 4 large juicing carrots and 1 small gala apple----THAT WAS INCREDIBLE! I made about half a quart. It was fresh on the palette, awakening--not bland to my tastebuds and just tasted great. In addition to that I made a three egg scramble that included organic butter saute' leeks, a bit of broccoli, halved grape tomatoes, some bacon (small pieces--I get the big bag of pre-cooked bacon from Sam's club, used in salads) and about 3-4 small mushrooms. I cook that all up and gently add my three organic eggs. Stir it up a bit to mix, let it cook and just as the mix is finishing cooking I add some sharp cheddar cheese in little pieces (about an ounce, maybe). This with my juice was my breakfast today. I am full but not dying. I have enough protein and fruit/veg in me; I have lots of fiber to keep my insides flowing and I can get through my work day with a couple of snack and a few bottles of water (still teaching in Flint with the poisoned water!) I have been eating kind of Paleo, but I add things like Chia seeds, quinoa and the occasional yogurt. I do eat a bit of dairy--as you can see but I try to keep it organic. Tuesday I fasted--no food, no liquids for 24 hours. I wanted to just clean out my system. If you want to try a fast do it! Don't make excuses and do it in a half-hearted effort. When you get the pangs of hunger, grab a pen and paper and write 2 things you are grateful for. Continue with this response every time your brain starts to whine, " I can't do this!" " I need food, I have to eat now" Grab that paper and give a little thanks! You know, of course, if you cannot do a fast and if you have serious health issues, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. But fasting once a month is a great tool for good health. I think that's all for now. I will continue to send out notes via REMIND, but I jsut had more to say about what I am doing. OH, by the way, I lost 4 pounds; I am down to 176.8. I am going to keep going too! Loosing weight may not seem like a big deal but with a slow cranky thyroid--4 pounds is the world! I will be walking a bit more too. So let's just see what happens! Have a happy snow day! |
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M. Leaym-FernandezHey, I am a wife, a mom, a teacher, a wellness activist, and connecting all my parts together--I am an artist! I worry about what women are doing to themselves. Gaining weight, not having balance in life, letting the stress destroy our bodies. This blog is going to be full of stories, ideas, and whatevers that I find to help women not end up like the women in the movie "walli" fat, unable to move, unable to work, unable to live. I want to share my struggles, my story. Archives
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