10-13-10 CQ Day 3 of Fast

I am going to consider this day three of my juice fast, because three days ago I only had apple sauce and cottage cheese, which really isn't very substantial, and half of it is nearly liquified fruit.

Today I found myself hungry because I wasn't able to get juice early enough in the day. I had some juice and felt better. I am feeling hungry again, I think because part of the juice I had must had been pasturized, which is just no good in juice fasting land. It makes people hungry apparently. Opps!

So far, I am learning to appreciate food a lot more than I was before. I am thinking of all sorts of fun healthy things to eat. Perhaps I will find the motivation to do thorough grocery shopping when I am off this juice fast.

Other than some hunger pangs here and there, there have been 'other' unpleasantries. I decided to use a colon cleanse. I want to try and detoxify my body with this fast. So, I've had some gas-like pains, and the rest I'll just leave unmentioned.

I have lost about a pound a day so far. I think the detoxifying qualities of this are starting to come into place, because of some signs I have noticed. Yay.

Gosh, wouldn't it be awesome if I could actually do this??

10/12/10 CQ

Well, I think our potential third person has chickened out. It is hard to have to look at things we do that aren't good for ourselves on a regular basis! That is my best guess.

I think you are doing well MT. You have been paying closer attention to what you are consuming, and eating at 'greasy buffets' on a much less regular basis. Also, I've seen you on facebook. You look healthy to me! And you seem to be getting a lot of exercise in, which is great. I wish I could say the same! (Although I did solid yard work for atleast 2 hours over the weekend!).

I on the other hand have had a hell of a time this year. I have a big tummy now, and arms. And the back rolls are back unfortunately. I feel fat, unattractive, and otherwise don't want to live with myself this way. I hate it.

I don't feel like I eat all that much. And I don't think I make horrible choices. I do sometimes not do so well when I eat away from home. Perhaps that is part of the problem? The other day I went to an indian buffet. I only had one small plate, and some water. But I probably could had really gone without going there. It wound up not even being all that delicious as I had hoped.

I still want to try and reduce some weight before my birthday. And with you having that halloween goal, it is kind of motivating. I bought a wonder woman costume, and I want to look as fit as possible. But seriously, I doubt you will need to wear any granny supportive garments. Don't worry about it!

I am going to try to go on a 15 day juice fast. I've done it before for several days (maybe 5?). The last time I did it was last december. I have read there are a lot of good benefits to doing that. It can help the body eliminate toxins and heal. I figure on the days I am home (not at the beaus house) I can walk downtown to get me some fresh made juice. And on the days I am at his house he and I can make it together (I brought my juicer over to his house last weekend).

It is going to be a challenge. Especially since my friend is having a pizza party this Saturday. But I think I can do it if I keep disciplined. I read the blog of a woman who fasterd for 40 days who started at my exact weight, and she lost 14 pounds in 15 days, then only two more pounds the remainder of her fast. So I figure I might be able to get the best benefits if I do this for 15 days. I'll take a photo later today to show where my start point is. It seems to be the most motivating when I have concrete evidence like a photo! Wish me luck!

10-12-10

10-12-10
I was on vacation the last couple of days on this beautiful island- it was awesome! Anyways, hiked a lot so got a lot of exercise and ate somewhat well.
Okay, today.
Food: healthy veg and egg breakfast burritos, two handfuls of almonds.
Exercise- walk with dogs.
I’ve got a great plan from now on. I realize I’m probably not going to reach my goals before Halloween so might have to buy a girdle or something for that hot red dress. Sad eh?

10-6-10 CQ

Today I went and played tennis against a wall for half an hour. I didn't do so well on the eating part though. I just am not planning meals, and then I go around eating whatever I find in my house. Not nutritionally balanced to the least. I'm going to do better. I will go grocery shopping. I'm thinking of getting some apples, oranges, strawberries and getting some stuff to make salad. A salad with avocado, homegrown tomatoes and balsamic w/ olive oil. Then, I need to think of other stuff I can snack on, and a big meal to make to last me the week. I hate planning for food. I would almost rather starve, which I sometimes do. The beau gets mad at me because I tend to depend on him to feed me and meal plan. Oppss. But who can resist a man who can cook? I can get used to that for sure!

CQ - 10-5-10

Today I bought a tennis racket and played tennis with my roommate for 30-40 minutes. I am going to try and play tomorrow too when I am in Oakland. I am going to go into Montclair Village and practice against the wall they have there in the courts/park. Yay!

10-4-10 CQ

I did okay on the consumption part this week, but didn't get any exercise done whatsoever. It sounds like you are doing well with the eating and exercising MT!

MT the slacker

10-05-10
Gotta stay up on this stuff.
Okay breakfast- breakfast sandwich yummy but maybe a bit fattening.
Lunch- caprese salad and a toasted tortilla to dip in the olive oil afterwards. Yummy but you guessed it a little bit fattening.
Dinner- a couple of small bites of seafood- long story. Had maybe 3 bites of crab. Sigh. Wanted more
After dinner snack- hard boiled egg
A cup of miso soup
A cup of ‘fiber-max’ corn soup
(by cup I mean like 6 ounces)
Exercise- 45 min walk with doggies on the beach, and then 30 min of hoop walking, then 150 lunges. That’s right, I’m gonna get in shape baby!

going shoppingtomorrow. Lots of veg and protein!