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Thursday, September 11, 2008
Well my 3rd day was an okay day. I had a headache and felt somewhat dizzy but I pushed through it. I'll be done w/ the first week before you know it and thats when it starts to feel good. :)
I honestly cant remember what I had for breakfast because I'm here typing it today lol. But I do remember I went green again for dinner and had some grape/plum juice which was delicious.
Overall this is turning out to get easier and easier day by day. I actually had 5 bottles of water which is a great accomplishment. I'm getting more than I need daily and that is a good feeling.
Now instead of a quote today I just want to address my position on this juice fast. I know some people automatically think that it is unhealthy b/c your body is being deprived. However our bodies have a great way of adapting to situations and werent even originally meant to eat as much as we do. Many cultures have used this as a form of healing and many have used it spiritually. Now I do not recommend to anyone to starve themselves, however if done right the benefits of fasting are great. As far as this juice fast goes, I know the nutrients in my fruits/veggies are enough. Fruits give me the carbs I need, and as far as protein, our bodies have enough to sustain during a certain period of time. The last time I fasted I felt energetic, my skin was beautiful, and I felt better overall. However I did not have a plan and I ended up gaining some weight back.
This fast is a little less intense and I have already decided to go into a raw foods lifestyle for sure. This is a great way for me to make that transition by detoxing and breaking some bad habits. For another 30 days I will still be on raw fruits/veggies, but I'll be able to eat them and juice them.
Again I do appreciate everyone's concern and I hope no one feels offended or believe this is backlash. However I just wanted people to understand why I'm doing this. It's not to be a size 10 by December, its for my overall health and wellness. I've done my research and so far so good. I know my body well enough to know when it has had enough and if I dont make it to the end I will be proud of myself either way for proving that I DO have the discipline, I just have to push myself. :)
God bless!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Well here I am on the second day motivated as ever. I really need to learn how to prepare better so I dont spend so much time juicing. However I had two very delicious and healthy juices. I went green, very green. For the veggies I had kale, lettuce, cucumber, parsely and celery. Then for the fruits I had green apple, kiwi, and pear. The only thing that frustrates me is the amount of foam cuz it can be kinda gross.
I decided not to take any to work today and I think I may continue to do it that way. Fast on water during my work day. Juice is best drank fresh and I just dont want to make sure I get the most benefit so I'd rather juice at home before/after work.
This evening was pretty delish. I had tomato, celery, parsely and carrot juice. Then I made this DELICIOUS drink (probably had too many fruits lol). I used a nectarine, peach, plum, 8 strawberries and juiced. Then I put it in a blender w/ ice and 2 bananas and it was a great drink. I did notice that I felt a little light and dizzy. I know its jus the effects tho and it will pass. My body has a lot of purging to do. 28 more days to go! (Not that much :) )
"Things turn out best for those people who make the best of the way things turn out." -John Wooden
I live by this philosophy. There is no way to turn back time. You cant change what has already happened. What you do control is the future. Stop living in the past, even in the present (b/c this present second has now become the past). Learn to live for the future. You cant move forward if you're too busy looking back. Use what is available to you at the moment and dont worry about what has been lost. You lose more of the most precious thing and that is time. Just like anyone else I have had my share of trials but I find happiness in knowing that tomorrow is going to be a brighter day. Hope keeps my heart alive, motivated, and ready to go. Except that fact of life, that obstacles will come. We often hit bumps in the road because instead of preparing ourselves for the next obstacle to come we're still too busy doting on the one before. So what you didnt get it completely right, or right at all, the first time. Believe me, there will be plenty more hills for you to climb. In time, w/ a positive attitude, these things become easier to handle.
Dont get me wrong, I'm not saying live totally care-free, but try to at least be stress-free. Your body will love you for it.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Well, I know this is actually my third day and I'm blogging to catchup so there will be 3 posts for this day. I just want to keep them all separate for the sake of consistency.
My first day was kind of rough. I reallllyyyy was craving some Mein Fun (a delicious noodle dish from the chinese place. I mean its so light and delightfully good, ugh I wanted that so bad lol). I was trying to think of all kinds of excuses to eat.
I really didnt know what I was doing so I jus figured I'd choose some veggies to juice for lunch and juice fruits for breakfast. However I was running late for work so I ended up pouring it all together. (cantaloupe, cabbage, cucumber, pear, kiwi, carrot) I know that is a wierd combo lol. But in the end it ended up tasting like carrot juice.
After work I visited nutrition world. Their so nice there and offer great advice so I talked w/ them for over an hour. Got some advice and encouragement. And 3 herbal teas, Ginger to soothe my tummy, think O2 for my mental, and yerba mate so I can keep my energy up.
I believe that evening I did a tomato juice combo with tomatoes, celery, parsely, and cucumber. One thing I notice is cucumber produces a lot of juice so I think I will juice only half. I was too full to actually make a fruit juice that night.
So that day went okay aside from me craving food.
The quote for the day :)
"All your life you are told the things you cannot do. All your life they will say you're not good enough or strong enough or talented enough; they will say you're the wrong height or the wrong weight or the wrong type to play this or be this or achieve this. THEY WILL TELL YOU NO, a thousand times no, until all the no's become meaningless. All your life they will tell you no, quite firmly and very quickly.
AND YOU WILL TELL THEM YES." - Nike Ad
I remember seeing this commercial and loved this. Its even more compelling when you actually read it. I always tell my sister that we are the ones responsible for our well-being and future. Just because a door closes, or a person tries to discourage you, doesnt mean you should give up. Just like in football, there is a team of men trying to keep you from making it to the goal line but you gotta move and shake your way through. You may even get tackled a couple times but that doesnt mean the game is over. You just keep on going.
Friday, May 09, 2008
How do I change?
If I feel depressed I will sing.
If I feel sad I will laugh.
If I feel ill I will double my labour.
If I feel fear I will plunge ahead.
If I feel inferior I will wear new garments.
If I feel uncertain I will raise my voice.
If I feel poverty I will think of wealth to come.
If I feel incompetent I will think of past success.
If I feel insignificant I will remember my goals.
Today I will be the master of my emotions.
-Og Mandino, “The Greatest Salesman in the World”
I have decided from now on I will blog daily with an inspirational quote. I really find myself motivated by these quotes and I believe its important that we meditate on them, memorize them, and internalize them.
This quote by Og Mandino has really touched me today. I read a list of his quotes and I just find myself loving this man. He is so positive and uplifting in his way of thinking its remarkable. I believe it is truly important that we check our attitudes in any and every situation. The way we view ourselves really reflects how we may view other people. Our beliefs in ourself fuels our belief in others. Our love for ourselves makes our love for others stronger.
So today I ask you to reflect on this quote. I'd even suggest writing it down or printing it out and leaving it somewhere visible, even if it's just for today. It'll bless you I promise! With that said I'll leave one more Og Mandino quote for you guys:
Never allow anyone to rain on your parade and thus cast a pall of gloom and defeat on the entire day. Remember that no talent, no self-denial, no brains, no character, are required to set up in the fault-finding business. Nothing external can have any power over you unless you permit it. Your time is too precious to be sacrificed in wasted days combating the menial forces of hate, jealously, and envy. Guard your fragile life carefully. ONLY GOD CAN SHAPE A FLOWER, BUT ANY FOOLISH CHILD CAN PULL IT TO PIECES.
-Og Mandino
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Why are you doing this? Are you teaching yourself good habits? What are you going to do when the 30 days are over? .... Questions you might want to think about. 
Yayyyyyyy I have officially started my first day of Fat Smash. After going without food for 10 days on the Master Cleanse I"m totally pumped to keep going. I know without a doubt I can do this. I've lost 15 pounds so far. A few I gained back when I began eating again but their gonna come back off again anyways. I'm doing a few challenges and bootcamps to keep me motivated. I really need to go through all my Spark Teams. I got a lil carried away adding them and now there are too many to keep track of lol. I"m looking to lose around 10 pounds a month or 75 pounds before the end of this year. I believe its a very realistic and healthy goal. 
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