Gone Raw!! Day 14

August 14th, and day 14 of going RAW!!!! Once again today was a good day although there was so much to do with so little time. Tomorrow school starts of one of the counties so you can only image what it's gonna be like. So let's see what landed in my belly today.....

Day 14
Plenty of water
Breakfast:
Hint of Tom.....Spinach, bok choy, pineapple chunk, apple, carrot, cucumber, beet, and tomato.

Snack: Apple slice

Lunch:
So simple.... Spinach, bok choy, apple, beet, cucumber, and

Snack: Banana

Dinner:
Avocado Wraps...my simple version

"So long as there is a breath in me, that long will I persist. If I persist long enough, I will win."~ Og mandino

Gone Raw!! Day 13

August 13th, and the 13th day of going RAW!!!!  As I glance at my once clean floor that is now filled with toys I am thinking about how today flew by. I started my morning off a bit later than normal. After the kids were feed and happy I began to juice, and to my surprise I had an audience of two. They were so excited every time I placed another item in the mouth of the Jack. As Jack spit out juice from, the kids jumped and clapped, then my 5 year old asked if he could help. I was all smiles!!! Since I had completed drinking my juice I let him juice carrots, apples, and cucumber so he and his little sister could have. They love carrots and apples, but he did not like the juice. However, his little sister loved the juice.  After completing some other things around the house it was time to get ready for the Buddy family dinner that welcomes the new students and the family to the school community. The dinner was great, my son had a great time doing arts & crafts.  I aslo had to chance to talk to other families that had been at the school for awhile vs. only talking to the family that we were assigned to. Well, that pretty much took up the rest of our evening so see what landed in my belly today.....

Day 13
Plenty of water
Breakfast:
Happy Juice.....Beet,ginger,apple,kiwi,spinach, kale, and strawberry

Snack: Banana

Lunch: None....I had a late breakfast so the belly was still full

Snack: Apple, cashews, and almonds

Dinner: 
Organic Salad, raw broccoli, raw carrots, and a side of fruit salad (melons, grapes, pineapple)

"So long as there is a breath in me, that long will I persist. If I persist long enough, I will win."~ Og mandino

Gone Raw!! Day 12

August 12th, and the 12th day of going Raw!!! IT'S THE WEEKEND BABY!!!!!! Today was a pretty good day. I had a really short day at work because I had to leave for my InFed treatment with is when I take my Friday midday nap once the benadryl kicks in. LOL! I was glad to see that my hemoglobin has risen from 9.1 to 10, but I am not sure if it's only from the treatment or a combination of going Raw as well. Since going raw I have naturally consumed alot more spinach and beets than normal. I guess it does't really matter because the goal to is just be healthier overall. Early this morning I was excited about the amount of weight that I have lost so far after stepping on the scale. The nurse at the Cancer center made a comment. I will share the start-current in a much later blog so keep following me, and you will be shocked. Going Raw is not a fad diet for me, it's a jump start of a lifestyle change. As I mentioned in a previous blog as of now I don't plan on remaining completely Raw after the 60 days, but it will be the majority of my meals. Always remember that anything done for 30 days becomes a habit, and I am going strictly Raw for 60. Now, with that said lets see what landed in my belly today......

Day 12

Plenty of water

Breakfast:

Happy Juice...1/4 large beet, ginger(2 inches), 1 1/2 granny smith apple, kiwi, handful spinach, 2 leaves kale, 1 small peeled lime, and 5 strawberries. 

Snack: Banana

Lunch: 

Avocado Salad Roll...Avacado, cucumber, carrots, red cabbage, and leaf lettuce

Snack: Raw Cashew & raisins

Dinner:

Salad....Various colors of peppers (orange, red, green, and yellow) slicked,  Various colors of tomatos (green, orange, and red), sliced sweet onion, seasoned with fresh ground peppercorns, and covered with organic salsa. Crunchy & Yummy!!!

"The more effort you put into something, the more you get in return."~D. Rivera

Gone Raw!! Day 11

August 11th, and the 11th day of going RAW!!! Today was the first day of Kindergarten for my little guy, but no worries Mommy did good. LOL!!! I was getting hungry after drop off, and ready to juice using the office juicer as soon as I arrived. Mmmmmmm......so fruity!!!! I also had a light-bulb moment regarding the remains that I normally throw in the trash after juicing. So, this time instead of throwing it away I used the remains to top my salad for lunch. Deeelicious!! Now that's a double whammy. After work I picked up the kids and did the Mommy thing of course, but when I was done I was so tired I just passed out on the couch which explains my meal for dinner. So, now it's time to see what was on the menu for the 11th day.....

Day 11
Plenty of water
Breakfast:
Yum Juice.......Kale, 1/2 kiwi, strawberries, sliced pineapple, granny smith apple, cucumber, and 1 carrot

Snack: Banana

Snack: Handful of Almonds & Cashews

Lunch:
Salad.....Spinach topped with the pulp from this mornings Yum Juice, sliced apples, sliced beets and drizzled with some natural balsamic vinaigrette

Snack: NAKED Green Machine

Dinner: Hours of sleep on the couch......Sorry it wasn't very tasty! LOL! S

**Skipping meals is truly not advised so avoid if possible**

"Do it now. You become successful the moment you start moving towards a worthwhile goal."~Unknown

Gone Raw!! Day 10

August 10th, and day 10 of going RAW!!! Today went pretty well, but as I attended my sons kindergarten orientation the reality of my little guy becoming a big boy sunk in as he meet his new teacher and roamed his classroom. Needless to say he is very excited to start a new school, and meet new friends. I was also delighted this morning because one of our co-workers came up with the idea of purchasing a juicer for the office so those interested can have the convenience of juicing at work vs. eating the unhealthy meals served downstairs. Even better he brought the juicer in today, and despite our Manager bringing in Dunkin Donuts he juiced anyway and he liked it. As planned after buying the last few school supplies for my little guy I was able to hit the gym. Have I ever mentioned how much I love exercise and moving my body. One of the best stress relievers for me, and one thing that I consider as personal time. Well, now time to see what landed on the menu today.

Day 10
Plenty of water
Breakfast:
Lovely Day....Kale, spinach,pineapple, 3 carrots, celery, cucumber, apple, strawberries, and parsley.

Snack: Banana

Lunch:
Afternoon Boost.....Spinach, kale,pineapple,green apple,grape,cucumber,carrotes,strawberries,parsley, and small piece of beet.

Snack: Pistachios

Snack: Banana

Dinner:
Switched up things with this selection mixed in a bowl...bean sprout,mushrooms, Publix greenwise organic salsa, and sliced raw zucchini **Honestly it would have been better without the been sprouts. I should have used sprouted lentils instead**

"The secret of our success is that we never, never give up."~Wilma Mankiller

Gone Raw!! Day 9

August 9th, and day 9 of going RAW!!!!! Today was a pretty good day despite me being an hour late for work due to an accident on I-4. I had been stuck on I-4 so long my 2 year old was starting to get fussy, and start telling me bye-bye. She may not be able to tell time, but her actions told me that she can sense it. I say this because she start saying it at the same time that I normally drop her off. Wow, Kids amaze me!! As I was thinking about having to stay at work an hour later than normal my Manager forwarded an email to me that basically described a bunch of scenarios of people that would not be living had they not been late for work on 9/11. At the end of the email it basically said that God put you in that position to protect you from something else. Did I mention that she is an amazing Manager, and I am not saying this because of today's email. Fast forward, and before picking up my daughter I stopped by the health food store to get buy some Chia seeds. I will let you know when I try them. Ok, so let's see what landed in my glass and on my plate today.....

Day 9
Plenty of water throughout the day
Breakfast:
Goodmorning earth...Spinach, parsley, 3 carrots, granny smith apple, strawberries, pineapple, small piece of cucumber for more liquid. Soooooo Yummy!!!

Snack: Cherries

Snack: Strawberries

Lunch:
Organic salad.....mixed greens, strawberries, feta cheese, almonds, onions, and green peppers

Snack: Strawberries

Dinner:
Radiant Night.....Spinach, kale, cilantro, parsely, pineapple, granny smith apple, zucchini, celery, and strawberries.

Look to your health -- and value it next to a good conscience; for health is ... a blessing that money cannot buy.~Izaak Walton

Gone Raw!! Day 8

August 8th, and day 8 of going RAW!!!! Today was another delicious Monday, I started the day off with some juice of course to give me a boost of energy after not sleeping much. Went to work, picked up my MVP's feed them, and then I had some me time at the gym. Exercising does something to my mind, and soul that's hard to put into words. The only downfall is that I can't do cardio with the intensity that I was doing three weeks ago, but that does not stop my focus. If you have read my other blog, than you probably understand my desire to lose weight and why I have not given up. I spend my short time educating myself on this Raw lifestyle, and how I can incorporate it into my life after the 60 days. Well, here is what was on the menu today

Day 8
Plenty of water throughout the day
Breakfast:
C-licious.....3 carrots, granny smith apple, and spinach


Snack: Naked Juice & cherries


Lunch: Spinach with strawberries salad


Snack: Mixed nuts & seeds


Snack: Banana


Dinner:
Ginger Blood.....Kale, beet, parsley, cilantro, granny smith apple, ginger to taste, and 5 strawberries.

"A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings, and learn how by his own thought to derive benefit from his illnesses." ~Hippocrates