Well, I had my low carb breakfast, had water, enough rest and I still feel like I lump. BAH! (Struggle mindset and thoughts setting in so...gotta shake it up and out!) So going to make this a regular day, get stretching done, and if in the afternoon I feel better, I will modify my workouts. I did my measurements for the week 2 update and still need to finish hubby's.
(Will update under here)
Monday, January 23, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Day 14 - Mind, Body, and Soul
Well, this morning I felt better, but still weak. After having breakfast and preparing food for the day I feel a bit more energized, but there is still something lingering. It's almost that time, and I usually am less energetic, feeling cold, and well....craving chocolate. No craving yet, but I will see about increasing my magnesium and water.
We attended a Mind, Body, and Soul workshop through our church today. It was very good and had full coverage of all areas. The nutrition section covered in the "Body" section by our local Kinesiologists reinforced the benefits of enjoying the ED. One point that stuck out was the water part for hubby and I. It was information that I already knew and was doing, but lately have fallen off (but I guess if I am not conscious when I would usually drink water, then I can see why). I've decided that I will be drinking water just before I head to bed and when I wake to go pee in the morning.
We went grocery shopping and it was awesome again. Nothing like not limiting yourself when buying cheaper fruits and veggies and walking away with loads of food (Including nuts andd proteins) and still having $$$ to spare from our budget. We are almost averaging almost $200 savings this month alone from not buying the additional processed foods. SWEET!
I am noticing that I am still in pain and dropping in energy. I made mung bean pancakes today and ate them all up. i had raw sweet potato, carrots and almonds as a snack and yes, I had some bananas too. Tomorrow may need to be a regular day as well. I'll see in the morning, and also do some major stretching too.
We attended a Mind, Body, and Soul workshop through our church today. It was very good and had full coverage of all areas. The nutrition section covered in the "Body" section by our local Kinesiologists reinforced the benefits of enjoying the ED. One point that stuck out was the water part for hubby and I. It was information that I already knew and was doing, but lately have fallen off (but I guess if I am not conscious when I would usually drink water, then I can see why). I've decided that I will be drinking water just before I head to bed and when I wake to go pee in the morning.
We went grocery shopping and it was awesome again. Nothing like not limiting yourself when buying cheaper fruits and veggies and walking away with loads of food (Including nuts andd proteins) and still having $$$ to spare from our budget. We are almost averaging almost $200 savings this month alone from not buying the additional processed foods. SWEET!
I am noticing that I am still in pain and dropping in energy. I made mung bean pancakes today and ate them all up. i had raw sweet potato, carrots and almonds as a snack and yes, I had some bananas too. Tomorrow may need to be a regular day as well. I'll see in the morning, and also do some major stretching too.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Day 13 - All locked up
My back!! It is seizing up! Been laying down for the last half of the day. In essence it started yesterday with a few other aches and pain (I guess I was feeling the effects after Zumba along with my other workouts) and now I am completely drained and even being in and out of sleep, I'm still ready for bed. Will see what I feel like tomorrow on thee high carb day.
Day 12 - Chocolate bars, bananas, and sin
Well, I wasn't sore after Zumba as I thought I was going to be. But MAN, was I hungry!! And I was craving a banana or SOMETHING!! Something that would rush into my arms, legs and body with a wave of energy. I felt so weak. So I had coconut oil. I LOVE coconuts!!!! ....let me say it again... I LOVE COCONUTS!!! SUCH a great food and nutritional source....I must have a greenhouse for tropical plants so I can grow coconut trees HAHAHA! And hubby was home again today (starting working on Monday, cuz it was too cold...he'll be working outside).
For breakfast I made him oatmeal pancakes (just eggs, oats and cinnamon, with some mashed banana and berries on top...made something similar for the boys but used blueberry syrup...I think I have a plan in mind with doing that...or its by design ....but that's another story) and I made a turkey stir-fry with onions, garlic, chinese cabbage, bok choy, and broccoli. It was good and filling. Hubby had some shopping to do and I wanted out of the house (and I want to maximize as much of this one on one time as possible) so I went with him and was in the moment all day long....while shopping for workboots.
As we were driving, he began to do the Homer groan for chocolate...."mmmmmm....Chocolate!"
I didn't say anything, I just wanted to see where he was going to go with that. And then he said,
"....Mmmmmm chocolate strudel....coffee and muffin...."(all the things he was used to eating outside the house)
"Wanting foods that aren't good for you is like sin. We know it's not good for us, but we still think its so good..."
And I agree, back to the post I did about lusting for foods on Day 6 (that we can't have, for one, and wanting foods (or whatever) that we know serves us little or no benefit.) There are so many levels to this connection between food and sin or in the metaphor of how we eat and how we live. This came to mind from my current study of the book, Pursuing Purity and Spiritual Beauty: A Beauty Treatment for the Soul...
..."Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. " ~ 2 Corinthians 7:1
The promises above are mentioned in 2 Corinthians 6 (16-18 with emphasis added)..."For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said:
“I will live with them
and walk among them,
and I will be their God,
and they will be my people.”
17 Therefore,
“Come out from them
and be separate,
says the Lord.
Touch no unclean thing,
and I will receive you.”
18 And,
“I will be a Father to you,
and you will be my sons and daughters,
says the Lord Almighty.”
Since, as disciples of Jesus, we are a temple ("God with us" as mentioned in Matthew 1:23) for the living God. And he promises to be with us, and for us to prosper and live full lives (Jeremiah 29:11*, John 10:10*), we should consider ourselves as that temple and keep it clean.
And I can think of no better way than starting with the Elimination Diet. Choosing not only to "eat clean", but choosing foods that do not leave a toxic or negative affect on the body and optimizes and unburdens your body's systems and pathways for maximum performance......and enjoyment of life.
SO, back to the conversation....
I then went on to say that...
"Yes we can avoid the foods that cause us to get fat and feel gross, but being that they are enjoyable, we will still want to eat them. But when we do, we should just enjoy it, and not attach things like guilt and blame to them. Then we eat the guilt along with the food and it robs us of the enjoyment that we were seeking."
Huh?
So am I saying that it is alright to just have whatever it is that we want and just enjoy it? No. Not everything that we want or desire if for our benefit. We need to put some thought into what it is that we are eating/doing, keeping in mind our ultimate goal of health (or spirituality). This is a process (or a journey down the road of life). And as we grow through the choices we make (supportive or unsupportive), our convictions will strengthen and grow as well. The truth will always prove to be long lasting and fuller in results. I have been doing the ED on and off for 4 years and the difference I feel from being on the ED compared to eating unsupportive, processed foods is HUGE! That's why for the most part I have adopted a more ED friendly way to each in my day-to-day meals, even after the 30 days are over. It's a tricky balance (especially if you eat out or you are not in control of what's going into your food), but at least when you fall off you know what it feels like to be on track and can get back to it again, even in the next meal.
There are ways to have what you want and enjoy them and still be continuing to be clean in your eating for the most part. You can choose to have that item as a treat (the 80-20 or 90-10 rule, where you eat clean 90% and 10% you eat less supportive choices) knowing it will taste really good, but may leave you with side effects afterward. And it will not only serve its purpose for temporary enjoyment followed by pain (good lessoned learned through experience...and man, is it an experience you may not forget), but also encourage you to enjoy the healthier foods that much more....OR (which is what I tend to do) go back to basics with the bare ingredients and make the foods you want more ED friendly (that is, as you can or if even possible). Now keeping in mind, alcohol will always be alcohol. And the JUNK that causes our bodies to degenerate (destroys and ages us from the inside out) that are found in processed foods will never change for our benefits (some things are just not good for you no matter what you try to do), BUT you can find a way to make healthy food your enjoyment....keeping in mind good food can also become a "bad" thing if you attach a "bad" thing to it. As in my side of the story....
BANANA!!! Mmmmmmm! I could definitely eat a banana! It's ED friendly! It's a clean food. What harm is there in a fresh-from-the-skin-still-slightly-green banana?
BUT, it goes against my intention of having a low carb day while on the Wave (going against the good that YOU said you would do creates its own toxins, but that a topic for later). Can I not WAIT until Sunday to FULLY ENJOY the banana???
Not only knowing the banana will taste good, but that I have:
- stuck to my intended goal
- persevered past temptation
- put a reward in the future to enjoy for a job well done
- spurred myself on to further fat loss and success
- refining my character with the fruits of the Spirit ("...love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control." Galatians 5:22-23)
- having long lasting enjoyment that spreads to others through my example
WOW!! Now THAT'S the way to enjoy a banana! HA!! So I will wait until Sunday and celebrate with the banana instead of just enjoying it for the moment (or idolizing it...but again, that is another story for another time)
And tomorrow, we measure!
*
Jeremiah 29:11 ~ "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
John 10:10 ~ "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
For breakfast I made him oatmeal pancakes (just eggs, oats and cinnamon, with some mashed banana and berries on top...made something similar for the boys but used blueberry syrup...I think I have a plan in mind with doing that...or its by design ....but that's another story) and I made a turkey stir-fry with onions, garlic, chinese cabbage, bok choy, and broccoli. It was good and filling. Hubby had some shopping to do and I wanted out of the house (and I want to maximize as much of this one on one time as possible) so I went with him and was in the moment all day long....while shopping for workboots.
As we were driving, he began to do the Homer groan for chocolate...."mmmmmm....Chocolate!"
I didn't say anything, I just wanted to see where he was going to go with that. And then he said,
"....Mmmmmm chocolate strudel....coffee and muffin...."(all the things he was used to eating outside the house)
"Wanting foods that aren't good for you is like sin. We know it's not good for us, but we still think its so good..."
And I agree, back to the post I did about lusting for foods on Day 6 (that we can't have, for one, and wanting foods (or whatever) that we know serves us little or no benefit.) There are so many levels to this connection between food and sin or in the metaphor of how we eat and how we live. This came to mind from my current study of the book, Pursuing Purity and Spiritual Beauty: A Beauty Treatment for the Soul...
..."Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. " ~ 2 Corinthians 7:1
The promises above are mentioned in 2 Corinthians 6 (16-18 with emphasis added)..."For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said:
“I will live with them
and walk among them,
and I will be their God,
and they will be my people.”
17 Therefore,
“Come out from them
and be separate,
says the Lord.
Touch no unclean thing,
and I will receive you.”
18 And,
“I will be a Father to you,
and you will be my sons and daughters,
says the Lord Almighty.”
Since, as disciples of Jesus, we are a temple ("God with us" as mentioned in Matthew 1:23) for the living God. And he promises to be with us, and for us to prosper and live full lives (Jeremiah 29:11*, John 10:10*), we should consider ourselves as that temple and keep it clean.
And I can think of no better way than starting with the Elimination Diet. Choosing not only to "eat clean", but choosing foods that do not leave a toxic or negative affect on the body and optimizes and unburdens your body's systems and pathways for maximum performance......and enjoyment of life.
SO, back to the conversation....
I then went on to say that...
"Yes we can avoid the foods that cause us to get fat and feel gross, but being that they are enjoyable, we will still want to eat them. But when we do, we should just enjoy it, and not attach things like guilt and blame to them. Then we eat the guilt along with the food and it robs us of the enjoyment that we were seeking."
Huh?
So am I saying that it is alright to just have whatever it is that we want and just enjoy it? No. Not everything that we want or desire if for our benefit. We need to put some thought into what it is that we are eating/doing, keeping in mind our ultimate goal of health (or spirituality). This is a process (or a journey down the road of life). And as we grow through the choices we make (supportive or unsupportive), our convictions will strengthen and grow as well. The truth will always prove to be long lasting and fuller in results. I have been doing the ED on and off for 4 years and the difference I feel from being on the ED compared to eating unsupportive, processed foods is HUGE! That's why for the most part I have adopted a more ED friendly way to each in my day-to-day meals, even after the 30 days are over. It's a tricky balance (especially if you eat out or you are not in control of what's going into your food), but at least when you fall off you know what it feels like to be on track and can get back to it again, even in the next meal.
There are ways to have what you want and enjoy them and still be continuing to be clean in your eating for the most part. You can choose to have that item as a treat (the 80-20 or 90-10 rule, where you eat clean 90% and 10% you eat less supportive choices) knowing it will taste really good, but may leave you with side effects afterward. And it will not only serve its purpose for temporary enjoyment followed by pain (good lessoned learned through experience...and man, is it an experience you may not forget), but also encourage you to enjoy the healthier foods that much more....OR (which is what I tend to do) go back to basics with the bare ingredients and make the foods you want more ED friendly (that is, as you can or if even possible). Now keeping in mind, alcohol will always be alcohol. And the JUNK that causes our bodies to degenerate (destroys and ages us from the inside out) that are found in processed foods will never change for our benefits (some things are just not good for you no matter what you try to do), BUT you can find a way to make healthy food your enjoyment....keeping in mind good food can also become a "bad" thing if you attach a "bad" thing to it. As in my side of the story....
BANANA!!! Mmmmmmm! I could definitely eat a banana! It's ED friendly! It's a clean food. What harm is there in a fresh-from-the-skin-still-slightly-green banana?
BUT, it goes against my intention of having a low carb day while on the Wave (going against the good that YOU said you would do creates its own toxins, but that a topic for later). Can I not WAIT until Sunday to FULLY ENJOY the banana???
Not only knowing the banana will taste good, but that I have:
- stuck to my intended goal
- persevered past temptation
- put a reward in the future to enjoy for a job well done
- spurred myself on to further fat loss and success
- refining my character with the fruits of the Spirit ("...love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control." Galatians 5:22-23)
- having long lasting enjoyment that spreads to others through my example
WOW!! Now THAT'S the way to enjoy a banana! HA!! So I will wait until Sunday and celebrate with the banana instead of just enjoying it for the moment (or idolizing it...but again, that is another story for another time)
And tomorrow, we measure!
*
Jeremiah 29:11 ~ "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
John 10:10 ~ "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
Friday, January 20, 2012
Day 11 - Zumba HEY!!!....and the scale.
Well, today I paced myself. Back on the low carb part of the Wave and more conversations with the hubby. Well, today he is not at work, so we talked about calories and the feeling of fullness. He's under the impression that he is not going to get enough and will always be hungry. I said that if he is meeting what his body needs nutritionally and getting in enough calories, he will be fine(using the example of 2500 calories for a day). I know that we need to be drinking more water (excuse while I go and chug a pint with salt.......ahhhh that's better) and all he needs to be doing is drinking more water to feel full, but he doesn't want to go pee all the time. I'll keep on beating at that drum though....he'll get it eventually.
I am so glad to see that hubby's constant use of the scale is bringing him encouragement instead of guilty disappointment. He had a habit of stepping on the scale to see if the number was going up. Every time he would eat out, or have jun food I would know.....because he would feel fat and jump on the scale. Then he would grown and complain about not exercising and eating crap and blah, blah, blah....I would say "The workout...then stop eating the crap..." and then he would take that as an attack and walk away. I'm sure there are better words I could say, but I wasn't saying he looked fat....but he felt that way and it was hard to change how he perceived what I was saying. I don't know much women who go through this, but i don't care if I look "fat" in a dress....I am confident in my body because I know what I am doing with my body. I am the one responsible for refining my shape and I like the shape I am in...no matter if I put on an extra few pounds of fat or not. I do not attack myself for making less supportive choices in my eating and even during the holidays when I was eating all types of sugary foods and enjoying them, I knew that it was a phase and would I wouldn't be eating that way forever. It was where I was at in my mindset at the time and I was fine with it (and getting the stomach flu helped to reset that set point too HA!)
But back to the scale....so I walked in and peered through his legs to see the number and heas down another 3 pounds.....in just a few days LOL. And he was not getting off the scale. He looked at it (with his shoulders back), got off and got on again as I confirmed the number. Mind you, he is not working in any way shape or form during this. I stepped on and I was down 5 pounds since we last weighed in. CRAZY STUFF! Down from 150 to 140 in a week and a half....nice. I was tempted to run and check measurements too, but will save those for the end of the week.
I did some of my workout during the day, but really held back as I was in and out all day, enjoying the company of my hubby, as well as going to Zumba in the evening. I personally am not one to workout in the evening. I love my sleep (once again,... Hallelujah!) and it's usually after my crash point and my low energy point of the day.....just not logical for me. BUT I was all hyped up since I was going to be late and I am not a fan of being late for things (man, am I glad the kids are older now, that was harder to do when they were smaller for some ODD reason hahaha....the joys of parenting).
Well, I got there and jumped in and was just trying to keep up with the coordination. I was in such an observer mode. It was a good workout and my friend is an AWESOME instructor. This lady has some skills and I am so proud of her. I was sore after it all though, and dragged myself back on the bus and home and then crashed on the sofa. We'll see how I recovery goes....
I am so glad to see that hubby's constant use of the scale is bringing him encouragement instead of guilty disappointment. He had a habit of stepping on the scale to see if the number was going up. Every time he would eat out, or have jun food I would know.....because he would feel fat and jump on the scale. Then he would grown and complain about not exercising and eating crap and blah, blah, blah....I would say "The workout...then stop eating the crap..." and then he would take that as an attack and walk away. I'm sure there are better words I could say, but I wasn't saying he looked fat....but he felt that way and it was hard to change how he perceived what I was saying. I don't know much women who go through this, but i don't care if I look "fat" in a dress....I am confident in my body because I know what I am doing with my body. I am the one responsible for refining my shape and I like the shape I am in...no matter if I put on an extra few pounds of fat or not. I do not attack myself for making less supportive choices in my eating and even during the holidays when I was eating all types of sugary foods and enjoying them, I knew that it was a phase and would I wouldn't be eating that way forever. It was where I was at in my mindset at the time and I was fine with it (and getting the stomach flu helped to reset that set point too HA!)
But back to the scale....so I walked in and peered through his legs to see the number and heas down another 3 pounds.....in just a few days LOL. And he was not getting off the scale. He looked at it (with his shoulders back), got off and got on again as I confirmed the number. Mind you, he is not working in any way shape or form during this. I stepped on and I was down 5 pounds since we last weighed in. CRAZY STUFF! Down from 150 to 140 in a week and a half....nice. I was tempted to run and check measurements too, but will save those for the end of the week.
I did some of my workout during the day, but really held back as I was in and out all day, enjoying the company of my hubby, as well as going to Zumba in the evening. I personally am not one to workout in the evening. I love my sleep (once again,... Hallelujah!) and it's usually after my crash point and my low energy point of the day.....just not logical for me. BUT I was all hyped up since I was going to be late and I am not a fan of being late for things (man, am I glad the kids are older now, that was harder to do when they were smaller for some ODD reason hahaha....the joys of parenting).
Well, I got there and jumped in and was just trying to keep up with the coordination. I was in such an observer mode. It was a good workout and my friend is an AWESOME instructor. This lady has some skills and I am so proud of her. I was sore after it all though, and dragged myself back on the bus and home and then crashed on the sofa. We'll see how I recovery goes....
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Day 10 - Enough energy for all
Today is the day I have been waiting for all week! Now that I think about it, it's been the day I been waiting for for almost a month now. I have been waiting to eat a banana all week, yes, but I have been longing to feel this level of renewed energy since I first got sick just before the Christmas weekend.
I have been on and off with getting sick over the last month along with the family, but I am so thankful that TODAY this all ends! YES!! I had renewed strength and was able to do a full Pyramid workout. For breakfast I had berries with yogurt, almonds, and sunflowers seeds. For dinner I made a deer stir fry with brown basmati rice with shitake mushrooms.
I feel like my belly is out there a bit today, but I know it's all going as of tomorrow. It's not a bloated feeling, just a filled up feeling.
My friend has invited me to her Zumba class tomorrow (she's the instructor), so that should be interesting :)
I have been on and off with getting sick over the last month along with the family, but I am so thankful that TODAY this all ends! YES!! I had renewed strength and was able to do a full Pyramid workout. For breakfast I had berries with yogurt, almonds, and sunflowers seeds. For dinner I made a deer stir fry with brown basmati rice with shitake mushrooms.
I feel like my belly is out there a bit today, but I know it's all going as of tomorrow. It's not a bloated feeling, just a filled up feeling.
My friend has invited me to her Zumba class tomorrow (she's the instructor), so that should be interesting :)
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Day 9 - Gotta love the stuff that goes around...
Well, on this side of the day I now know that I have a head cold. BAH! Guess that's what you get when you hang about a bunch of drooling babies. I tried to keep my hands clean and stuff, but alas....the good news is my heart didn't pound me out of my sleep last night :). And I guess this may have been part of what was going on. But I have been stuffed up the bulk of the day yesterday with a sharp pain to the side of my head. It's funny but for the earlier part of the day I felt relativity okay but, I felt I was moving in slow motion. STRANGE feeling. Now I am experiencing the sinus pressure and headache....and honestly, I can't tell you the last time I ever experienced the sinus pain and headache. This has been the year that I was not as careful with my diet and there was no need for it. WELL....actually, if I see where I am now and that I ate like that to "relate" to the hubby and now for the first time EVER he is doing the ED, then I guess it did serve it's purpose.
Food has been broccoli, bok choy and chicken soup for breakfast, almonds, sunflower seeds, roasted chicken leg and salad for snack/lunch, and the curry chicken and broccoli for dinner. Hubby had his omlette, an orange and some almonds, turkey salad with berry dressing (squeezed some berries, lemon, mixed with apple cider vinegar, olive oil, coriander, rosemary, salt and pepper), rooibos tea, banana and the curry chicken, brown rice, and broccoli for dinner. )OH! And we only just confirmed last night that he is able to have the oats HAHA....somehow "missed" reading that it was allowed hehe. I just know that I would LOVE to see that we don't spend money on cereal as much anymore...it would take up a third of the grocery bill and in my opinion is a bunch of sugary flakes. This time around (compared to last year, I feel a lot fuller on the wave...but I also haven't got the workouts going yet, so I will see on the other side of the high carb day how it goes)
My hope is that this clears today and tomorrow I can get to working out again as I would love to enjoy the benefits of building strength and looking good enough for a bikini at the same time ;)
And I walked the kids to school yesterday,...in -38 temperatures...definitely had to keep the face covered and breathe through the scarf. And I'll be doing it again today since the hubby got a job yesterday. I'll make sure to blend him a smoothie, so he can drink that instead of being tempted by the goodies and restaurants that are on site.
Well off to get prepped!
Food has been broccoli, bok choy and chicken soup for breakfast, almonds, sunflower seeds, roasted chicken leg and salad for snack/lunch, and the curry chicken and broccoli for dinner. Hubby had his omlette, an orange and some almonds, turkey salad with berry dressing (squeezed some berries, lemon, mixed with apple cider vinegar, olive oil, coriander, rosemary, salt and pepper), rooibos tea, banana and the curry chicken, brown rice, and broccoli for dinner. )OH! And we only just confirmed last night that he is able to have the oats HAHA....somehow "missed" reading that it was allowed hehe. I just know that I would LOVE to see that we don't spend money on cereal as much anymore...it would take up a third of the grocery bill and in my opinion is a bunch of sugary flakes. This time around (compared to last year, I feel a lot fuller on the wave...but I also haven't got the workouts going yet, so I will see on the other side of the high carb day how it goes)
My hope is that this clears today and tomorrow I can get to working out again as I would love to enjoy the benefits of building strength and looking good enough for a bikini at the same time ;)
And I walked the kids to school yesterday,...in -38 temperatures...definitely had to keep the face covered and breathe through the scarf. And I'll be doing it again today since the hubby got a job yesterday. I'll make sure to blend him a smoothie, so he can drink that instead of being tempted by the goodies and restaurants that are on site.
Well off to get prepped!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Day 8 - What is that sound?
I've woken out of my sleep by this loud thumping sound and it turns out to be my heart. I think that I may not be drinking enough water or that it is flowing through me quickly, because when I stand up from laying down I get really light-headed. Sudden elevation changes actually. I'm not impressed, but I'm not beating myself up for it. Plus I feel a bit "off". Like a bit of brain fog is back. Prepped for the week and cooked up a bunch of chicken. (could be the chicken...could also be almonds...gonna re-read the wave, think almonds are not recommended....DOH!) I am realizing that I do best with fish. It's satisfying and I like the taste over other meats. Because of the weird heart pounding, I am stepping back from the exercise and increasing my water consumption today (since I do have a history of heart related issues). I usually drink a mason jar full at a time throughout the day (one jar holds about 700mL and I am 144 lbs = about 4 jars a day) which is about what I drink. Will try to add that pinch of salt to see if it helps.
Hubby is excited about loading up his omlette in the morning with all types of veggies. He actually feels full. His hardest time of the day to deal with is at night as he is a PM snacker. And it's a family thing too...learned from his folks. It's not a bad thing to snack at night, but he would have cereal and bread and now he has yogurt and berries (the happy medium).
Hubby is excited about loading up his omlette in the morning with all types of veggies. He actually feels full. His hardest time of the day to deal with is at night as he is a PM snacker. And it's a family thing too...learned from his folks. It's not a bad thing to snack at night, but he would have cereal and bread and now he has yogurt and berries (the happy medium).
Monday, January 16, 2012
Day 7 - Sweet success! Week 2 start and update
I definitely needed that. The fast and reset of my spirit, mind, and body to begin week 2. I feel committed to the success of this challenge and the results are in from last week to spur us on to keep going.
Hubby is down 5 pounds (from 180 to 175)! He has also been getting asked how he is doing with the ED. You see, a few friends of ours in the church have done the ED since I have had such great results with it. I am known as one of the ones to turn to for nutritional information when it comes to living with allergies (thyroid dysfunction, etc), and just eating for your unique needs. Thanks to the added knowledge I have gained from the ED through the e-book, others who have been doing the ED lifestyle on the boards, and personal experience, I am thankful this info was shared and that I have put it into practice over the last 4 years. But back to what I was saying....The ones who have DONE the ED have been mainly some of the wives, and now the husbands are asking my hubby about it....because THEY HAVEN'T dared to try it....HAHAHA!!!! They are curious and commending him for being so brave (I think he is going to help to be an example of renewed health among other men....SO EXCITED!!!) So there is a bit of shock going on and the questions we experienced were perfect in promoting taking it a step higher in nutrition and health. One asked why he would need to be on such a diet when he was already thin (this was while I was setting up the snack table at church and the goodies that were going out were all stuff we couldn't eat...but definitely stuff I know my hubby would've if he wasn't on this diet). So I mentioned that he is not doing it to lose weight (although he is concerned about his weight....a topic I leave him with to figure out on his own....he'll get it soon enough), but to improve how he feels. He's tired of being tired all the time, lacking in energy, and heavy from eating junk foods among other symptoms. He wants to feel healthy and energetic and able to be strong in his task. Who knew!
I am down 6 pounds (from 150 to 144), a couple inches off the mid-section and my belly IS flatter too (no extra belly flap to tuck in). We did manage to go grocery shopping and this week was all produce, nuts, yogurt and supplements. Significantly cheaper than last weeks bill and the fridge went from BARE to STUFFED full of food. I think that is a great indicator of how we should eat. We should be eating LOADS of produce and smaller portions of the other stuff. BUT they all have their different places to be stored in the house as well. All our meat is in the freezers (so glad he was able to get a deer this hunting season), and our grains are in the pantry. I keep ground flax seed, chia seeds, and hemp in the freezer (stays separate and last longer), and the oils and spices in the cupboards. It's simple. What more do we really need?
Well....MEAL PLANNING! To see what options we do have for meals, it's best to put them into a plan. Also, since I picked up produce that tends to last quite a time in the fridge (broccoli, cabbages, celery, romaine, carrots, apples, oranges, and lemons) it allows for more planning time and I think that if it's done correctly, we can actually get two weeks out of what we got....cutting our grocery bill in HALF!!! We were spending a bulk of it on pre-cooked rotiserrie chicken, milk and cereal, and bread (the last 3 for hubby since the boys are lactose intolerant and celiac and I only consume organic dairy on a minimum through cheese, yogurt, and butter). As we were shopping for yogurt yesteerday, I indicated that I prefer the yogurt that says "Whole milk, active bacterial culture." (and from an organic source) THAT'S IT! After the years of experimenting and compromising, I find you get more bang for your buck from these. There is one in particular that is not homogenized either, so it's my premium choice. For a couple dollars more, I think it's worth it considering the side effects from the other options.
Off to get planning for success in week 2 and beyond :)
Hubby is down 5 pounds (from 180 to 175)! He has also been getting asked how he is doing with the ED. You see, a few friends of ours in the church have done the ED since I have had such great results with it. I am known as one of the ones to turn to for nutritional information when it comes to living with allergies (thyroid dysfunction, etc), and just eating for your unique needs. Thanks to the added knowledge I have gained from the ED through the e-book, others who have been doing the ED lifestyle on the boards, and personal experience, I am thankful this info was shared and that I have put it into practice over the last 4 years. But back to what I was saying....The ones who have DONE the ED have been mainly some of the wives, and now the husbands are asking my hubby about it....because THEY HAVEN'T dared to try it....HAHAHA!!!! They are curious and commending him for being so brave (I think he is going to help to be an example of renewed health among other men....SO EXCITED!!!) So there is a bit of shock going on and the questions we experienced were perfect in promoting taking it a step higher in nutrition and health. One asked why he would need to be on such a diet when he was already thin (this was while I was setting up the snack table at church and the goodies that were going out were all stuff we couldn't eat...but definitely stuff I know my hubby would've if he wasn't on this diet). So I mentioned that he is not doing it to lose weight (although he is concerned about his weight....a topic I leave him with to figure out on his own....he'll get it soon enough), but to improve how he feels. He's tired of being tired all the time, lacking in energy, and heavy from eating junk foods among other symptoms. He wants to feel healthy and energetic and able to be strong in his task. Who knew!
I am down 6 pounds (from 150 to 144), a couple inches off the mid-section and my belly IS flatter too (no extra belly flap to tuck in). We did manage to go grocery shopping and this week was all produce, nuts, yogurt and supplements. Significantly cheaper than last weeks bill and the fridge went from BARE to STUFFED full of food. I think that is a great indicator of how we should eat. We should be eating LOADS of produce and smaller portions of the other stuff. BUT they all have their different places to be stored in the house as well. All our meat is in the freezers (so glad he was able to get a deer this hunting season), and our grains are in the pantry. I keep ground flax seed, chia seeds, and hemp in the freezer (stays separate and last longer), and the oils and spices in the cupboards. It's simple. What more do we really need?
Well....MEAL PLANNING! To see what options we do have for meals, it's best to put them into a plan. Also, since I picked up produce that tends to last quite a time in the fridge (broccoli, cabbages, celery, romaine, carrots, apples, oranges, and lemons) it allows for more planning time and I think that if it's done correctly, we can actually get two weeks out of what we got....cutting our grocery bill in HALF!!! We were spending a bulk of it on pre-cooked rotiserrie chicken, milk and cereal, and bread (the last 3 for hubby since the boys are lactose intolerant and celiac and I only consume organic dairy on a minimum through cheese, yogurt, and butter). As we were shopping for yogurt yesteerday, I indicated that I prefer the yogurt that says "Whole milk, active bacterial culture." (and from an organic source) THAT'S IT! After the years of experimenting and compromising, I find you get more bang for your buck from these. There is one in particular that is not homogenized either, so it's my premium choice. For a couple dollars more, I think it's worth it considering the side effects from the other options.
Off to get planning for success in week 2 and beyond :)
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Day 6 - Make a plan or lose your head...
Well, yeah. Didn't make it to the grocery store yet. Even asked to get dropped off and it was a no go...UGH! Hubby made it through the first week, but is breaking down, focused on what he can't have .....and dare I say, lusting for it. This is a MAJOR lesson and the repeat of this record playing over and over again gets halted NOW. It was a full on meltdown and took the family for a ride. And the lesson learned?
Mindset sets the world you will perceive, and the life you will live. You will either enjoy what you have AND make the most of it joyfully, or despise what it is that you have (in plenty), longing for what you "can't" have. It really is an opportunity to do something impactful for you and your future. Improved health is not just for 30 days. "Restricting" yourself is a viewpoint that keeps you from being creative with what is available to you and keeps you trapped to more than just the food you eat.
The goal is: Get high quality protein and produce along with healthy fats in so as to maximize the best energy output and health you can. I don't care WHAT that combo is gonna look like or feel like (warm food vs. cold food) when I am hungry, I just want to be fed (according to the above standard). For breakfast I could have Salmon and and a bowl of berries....or Salmon and a banana LOL. Got my healthy fat and protein, plus produce. My belly would be satisfied, my body won't feel burdened and I can get on with my day. It's the same options when you are lost in the wild. Would you starve because you wanted pizza and couldn't have it, or would you copy the grazers of the field and start chowing down on the grass and leaves they were. Or better yet, roast a few grasshoppers for a light, crunchy snack? Know what your body needs at its most fundamental level and you will see how SIMPLE it is to meet that need....no matter where you are.
His longing for the foods he wanted could not be satisfied and no matter what option I presented to him, he was not having it!! May need a counselor to get through the 30 days of ED HA!!
For spiritual and other reasons, I am fasting for a day. I need to cleanse the mess from my mind that was dumped yesterday (as it echoed through my children and they began doing exactly the same thing....HOW frustrating!) and I find that fasting helps me to get centered and focused. I prayed deeply yesterday.....then I got up, prepared dinner for everyone else and then went to my room. I have been here the whole night.
It will also serve to give me the room to get the foods that I need to get into this house so that I am able to eat according to plan (eat at ALL...the fridge will be hollow by tomorrow). As it stands, I am not prepped for more than a day on the wave. There are eggs, lemons, broccoli (2 servings for me) and rice available (thank God for the turkey I froze and coconut oil).
The best thing about the ED when you are strapped financially is that you can pick the simplest of foods and know that your needs are met. I go for superfoods at this time...broccoli, berries, fish, seeds and nuts, and try and steer away from fruits and starches as they spike my cravings and hunger more. I feel satisfied while eating on the wave. I find the key is in the coconut oil and well timed snacking of nuts. Simple grocery list and the highest return of nutrition for your buck.
I am recovered from my body pains (will consider an epsom salt bath next time) and look forward to starting week 2. I am loving my renewed level of discipline,, love, and focus....HERE WE GO!
Mindset sets the world you will perceive, and the life you will live. You will either enjoy what you have AND make the most of it joyfully, or despise what it is that you have (in plenty), longing for what you "can't" have. It really is an opportunity to do something impactful for you and your future. Improved health is not just for 30 days. "Restricting" yourself is a viewpoint that keeps you from being creative with what is available to you and keeps you trapped to more than just the food you eat.
The goal is: Get high quality protein and produce along with healthy fats in so as to maximize the best energy output and health you can. I don't care WHAT that combo is gonna look like or feel like (warm food vs. cold food) when I am hungry, I just want to be fed (according to the above standard). For breakfast I could have Salmon and and a bowl of berries....or Salmon and a banana LOL. Got my healthy fat and protein, plus produce. My belly would be satisfied, my body won't feel burdened and I can get on with my day. It's the same options when you are lost in the wild. Would you starve because you wanted pizza and couldn't have it, or would you copy the grazers of the field and start chowing down on the grass and leaves they were. Or better yet, roast a few grasshoppers for a light, crunchy snack? Know what your body needs at its most fundamental level and you will see how SIMPLE it is to meet that need....no matter where you are.
His longing for the foods he wanted could not be satisfied and no matter what option I presented to him, he was not having it!! May need a counselor to get through the 30 days of ED HA!!
For spiritual and other reasons, I am fasting for a day. I need to cleanse the mess from my mind that was dumped yesterday (as it echoed through my children and they began doing exactly the same thing....HOW frustrating!) and I find that fasting helps me to get centered and focused. I prayed deeply yesterday.....then I got up, prepared dinner for everyone else and then went to my room. I have been here the whole night.
It will also serve to give me the room to get the foods that I need to get into this house so that I am able to eat according to plan (eat at ALL...the fridge will be hollow by tomorrow). As it stands, I am not prepped for more than a day on the wave. There are eggs, lemons, broccoli (2 servings for me) and rice available (thank God for the turkey I froze and coconut oil).
The best thing about the ED when you are strapped financially is that you can pick the simplest of foods and know that your needs are met. I go for superfoods at this time...broccoli, berries, fish, seeds and nuts, and try and steer away from fruits and starches as they spike my cravings and hunger more. I feel satisfied while eating on the wave. I find the key is in the coconut oil and well timed snacking of nuts. Simple grocery list and the highest return of nutrition for your buck.
I am recovered from my body pains (will consider an epsom salt bath next time) and look forward to starting week 2. I am loving my renewed level of discipline,, love, and focus....HERE WE GO!
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Day 5 - Working it out...
I woke early, prepped more veggies, cooked turkey soup for breakfast (with bok choy, celery, carrots, onions, allspice, and garlic....yum!), prepped the salmon for dinner and I was excited for the day ahead. Had breakfasts with the boys and then cleaned up the house a bit. I had berries, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds for snack, was on a conference call, and did my meltdown workout. About an hour or so later my body was in a LOT of pain. I just wanted to go and lay down...it hurt all over. And then I thought about it....I need a post-workout shake of some sort. I did post whole food meals, but they are not cutting it....I get way too sore and drained. I'm hoping it clears up, but as I recall from last year, I was in pain a lot as well. This weekend I hope to get some yogurt and greens for the weeks to follow. I will use some spirulina and coconut water after my workouts, and coconut oil before and see how that goes.
Good news!!! hubby is reading through the ED e-book!! YEAH! He is also making some real good choices and is definitely flowing well with the ED (finding all the loop holes to normalize this as much as possible....I see long-term application coming on hurray!). He has had some major headaches, back aches, and nose bleeds though. Hoping it has to do with the dryness in the air. I love seeing applied knowledge. :)
Good news!!! hubby is reading through the ED e-book!! YEAH! He is also making some real good choices and is definitely flowing well with the ED (finding all the loop holes to normalize this as much as possible....I see long-term application coming on hurray!). He has had some major headaches, back aches, and nose bleeds though. Hoping it has to do with the dryness in the air. I love seeing applied knowledge. :)
Friday, January 13, 2012
Day 4 - Let it flow, let it flow, let it flow
Not a whole lot of symptoms have been going on, and in a way that is encouraging as I did start to clean up my diet the week prior. I cut back a lot on the processed sugar and had only one hot chocolate the week before I started the ED. But today, I have been back and forth to the toilet constantly. It's on the go now hahaha. Peeing a lot (even though I didn't think I had that much water to drink) and some looser stools as well. I did notice that I seemed more bloated, so hopefully by tomorrow it will go down. Could also be the increase in starchy foods too due to a lack of available green foods in our home at the moment.
Hubby still hasn't read the ED e-book, but has taken to buying a few staples for himself...bananas and melons. He also got plain rice cakes, but I put them down in the food storage. I will mention to him to read the section on allowed and restricted foods, as I think he is just focused on cutting out sugar, dairy, and wheat....and not the processed foods part. I have not been able to keep up with making him freshly prepared meals as I have no idea what his schedule is and have been tired as well. I precooked a turkey, brown basmati rice, quinoa, and deer chili for the week, so I think it's up to him to use the pre chopped veggies (carrots, sweet potatoes, and broccoli)and those things available to put a meal together if we are not available or around. He was asking for canned tuna last night (it''s ALL gone....for now), but he used turkey instead...YAY!
Workout:
My energy has returned, I got the house cleaned and then paced myself towards getting the workout done. I was expecting to get ready to go out and get groceries, but the person I was going with didn't get back to me. But as I waited I got in a good workout.
Full 4x4 Meltdown. Definitely not conditioned, but I was energized and felt good afterward.
I ate more bananas than I needed to. Again, I snacked on turkey and had the deer chili for breakfast. Fell asleep before cooking dinner (salmon) so I will cook it for tonight. Had a long and full sleep and I am SO grateful for being rested.
Hubby still hasn't read the ED e-book, but has taken to buying a few staples for himself...bananas and melons. He also got plain rice cakes, but I put them down in the food storage. I will mention to him to read the section on allowed and restricted foods, as I think he is just focused on cutting out sugar, dairy, and wheat....and not the processed foods part. I have not been able to keep up with making him freshly prepared meals as I have no idea what his schedule is and have been tired as well. I precooked a turkey, brown basmati rice, quinoa, and deer chili for the week, so I think it's up to him to use the pre chopped veggies (carrots, sweet potatoes, and broccoli)and those things available to put a meal together if we are not available or around. He was asking for canned tuna last night (it''s ALL gone....for now), but he used turkey instead...YAY!
Workout:
My energy has returned, I got the house cleaned and then paced myself towards getting the workout done. I was expecting to get ready to go out and get groceries, but the person I was going with didn't get back to me. But as I waited I got in a good workout.
Full 4x4 Meltdown. Definitely not conditioned, but I was energized and felt good afterward.
I ate more bananas than I needed to. Again, I snacked on turkey and had the deer chili for breakfast. Fell asleep before cooking dinner (salmon) so I will cook it for tonight. Had a long and full sleep and I am SO grateful for being rested.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Day 3 - Now comes the fun
Well, I am still a bit congested, but I am noticing my mental clarity is starting to kick in. I am definitely loving the mental acuity, but I have been drained in energy. This may be due to several things:
- my body hasn't fully recovered from the bug
- my body is responding to the increased stress and negativity in our house (yup)
- my body is recovering in some way that I am not fully aware
- there may be gaps in my nutrition and I need to supplement (very possible)
- my body is experiencing retox from cutting out the sugar and crap (yup)
I would say stress is a major factor. I spoke with a friend today and realized that I have a few things to work through in our very intense situation, but at the same time, focusing on the needs and betterment of others will be the best remedy in getting out of my own head. I am helping her with her nutrition and weight loss. She is resistant to working out because of fear of pain. She doesn't trust her body, so I am helping her to reestablish that relationship with herself again.
I ate many sunflower seeds today and snacked on turkey and raw sweet potatoes. I tried carrots, but it felt empty and not very filling. I need more green stuff in the house, so hopefully I can get to the store to get some stocked up for next week of the MAP and the start of waving.
I had a more consistent jog when I went to get the kids from school (or running away from the house). Realized that my feet were in a lot of pain. AHA! My body is so smart :) I will rest and let them heal.
- my body hasn't fully recovered from the bug
- my body is responding to the increased stress and negativity in our house (yup)
- my body is recovering in some way that I am not fully aware
- there may be gaps in my nutrition and I need to supplement (very possible)
- my body is experiencing retox from cutting out the sugar and crap (yup)
I would say stress is a major factor. I spoke with a friend today and realized that I have a few things to work through in our very intense situation, but at the same time, focusing on the needs and betterment of others will be the best remedy in getting out of my own head. I am helping her with her nutrition and weight loss. She is resistant to working out because of fear of pain. She doesn't trust her body, so I am helping her to reestablish that relationship with herself again.
I ate many sunflower seeds today and snacked on turkey and raw sweet potatoes. I tried carrots, but it felt empty and not very filling. I need more green stuff in the house, so hopefully I can get to the store to get some stocked up for next week of the MAP and the start of waving.
I had a more consistent jog when I went to get the kids from school (or running away from the house). Realized that my feet were in a lot of pain. AHA! My body is so smart :) I will rest and let them heal.
Day 2 - Another successful ED day
Yes! Day 2 was a hit!....well, not the way I planned, but the ED is going well :) We made it through day 2. BUT had little to NO sleep at night. We are going through a major stressful challenge right now which adds to the restlessness, but hubby has been getting hit with the migraines and body aches over this last week (started with the bug going through our house). So he tossed and turned and got up and went back down and complained of his back the whole night/morning. I was so numb from being tired and I snacked on suflower seeds and berries in the morning and then lost my appetite for the rest of the day. I just wanted to sleep. I had some water and went to lay down, but I was abnormally cold and it hurt my legs. I got about an hour sleep before I had to get the kids from school. Guaranteed that when I am tired, I have NO desire to workout. I got geared and ready to go, started in and I was not doing well...so no work out. I did jog/skate to get the kids after my nap though, so I know it was it due to a lack of sleep. I had a meeting at night and then we had dinner and headed to bed. I had stuff going through my mind all night and woke early (Day 3).
I am still fatigued this morning. Hoping after I send the kids off to scholl that I can get in a quick nap (somehow). My eyes are just burning. Off to get them ready to go!
I am still fatigued this morning. Hoping after I send the kids off to scholl that I can get in a quick nap (somehow). My eyes are just burning. Off to get them ready to go!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Day 1- Photos and update
I can't believe it! 2011 had been a crazy year, but the beginning of it was amazingly enjoyable, partly due to the London Personal Trainer Dax Moy's MAP challenge in January.
So starting of 2012 with a desire to clean up the holiday sugar running through my system, I announced to the family that I will be doing the ED again. I always announce it, because after 4 years, I know it is best to inform in ADVANCE of this change in diet, especially since my hubby eats differently than the rest of us. WELL!!! My hubby chimed in and said he wanted to come off the sugar and would be interested in doing it too.
ARE YOU SERIOUS!?!?! After doing the ED for 4 years? WOOHOO!!
Then I checked my e-mail and saw that the MAP was back again for 2012. YES!! NOOOOO!.....I could choose to do the ED with my hubby gradually (considering I was checking my mail late and behind on the start)....that is what I decided at first. But I wanted in on the MAP and start my year off as good as I did last year.
Since he is a cereal lover (not sure if he really loves it, or its because its been what he has always done, and his parents have done and why should he change??), eats wheat products in a house filled with Celiacs LOL and loves his sugar (admittedly so). He has many symptoms that I feel will lessen or diminish from being on the ED, so I am excited for his success and want him to succeed. I sent him the PDF and he said, "Just tell me what to eat." HMMMM! Well, that can work, but to ENJOY the ED and to apply it to your lifestyle, the background information laid out in the ED book makes a big difference. But for now, I will prepare the meals. It does make for extra work.
Also forgot to mention, that we, as a family, have been battling a virus for the last couple weeks. It affects our energy levels, comes with severe migraines, and is messing with my respiratory system (I'm all weezy). So I hope to start workouts with intensity soon.
Day 1 Workout
I did one circuit of meltdown outside of the track. I kept my own steady pace with the pushups and squats, stretched, drank water and went down for a nap.
Day 1 Food
Hubby made it through day 1!! He had eggs with spinach and a banana for breakfast. We did a stir fry for lunch and had turkey, broccoli and brown basmati rice for dinner (I skipped the rice as I wasn't too hungry).
So starting of 2012 with a desire to clean up the holiday sugar running through my system, I announced to the family that I will be doing the ED again. I always announce it, because after 4 years, I know it is best to inform in ADVANCE of this change in diet, especially since my hubby eats differently than the rest of us. WELL!!! My hubby chimed in and said he wanted to come off the sugar and would be interested in doing it too.
ARE YOU SERIOUS!?!?! After doing the ED for 4 years? WOOHOO!!
Then I checked my e-mail and saw that the MAP was back again for 2012. YES!! NOOOOO!.....I could choose to do the ED with my hubby gradually (considering I was checking my mail late and behind on the start)....that is what I decided at first. But I wanted in on the MAP and start my year off as good as I did last year.
Since he is a cereal lover (not sure if he really loves it, or its because its been what he has always done, and his parents have done and why should he change??), eats wheat products in a house filled with Celiacs LOL and loves his sugar (admittedly so). He has many symptoms that I feel will lessen or diminish from being on the ED, so I am excited for his success and want him to succeed. I sent him the PDF and he said, "Just tell me what to eat." HMMMM! Well, that can work, but to ENJOY the ED and to apply it to your lifestyle, the background information laid out in the ED book makes a big difference. But for now, I will prepare the meals. It does make for extra work.
Also forgot to mention, that we, as a family, have been battling a virus for the last couple weeks. It affects our energy levels, comes with severe migraines, and is messing with my respiratory system (I'm all weezy). So I hope to start workouts with intensity soon.
Day 1 Workout
I did one circuit of meltdown outside of the track. I kept my own steady pace with the pushups and squats, stretched, drank water and went down for a nap.
Day 1 Food
Hubby made it through day 1!! He had eggs with spinach and a banana for breakfast. We did a stir fry for lunch and had turkey, broccoli and brown basmati rice for dinner (I skipped the rice as I wasn't too hungry).
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