I avoided using the word 'Diet' in my title, as I don't want to scare readers (and myself) into believing it to be a solution. The very definition of diet, according to Dictionary.com is: n. abstinence of food. That is not the answer in any way shape or form.
If you are at all familiar with my other blog, barenakedi (go ahead and click here), you can see I began a journey of weight loss last year around this same time. I lost around 40 pounds and have picked up about 5-7 of them back in recent months. Life happens. This, however, will be slightly different. I have no desire to change for someone, for anyone, no desire to please others...I am in this for all the benefits that come with good health. I could go into a never-ending list of them (benefits), but we can save that for another day.
If I have learned anything over the last year on this health-kick, I have learned that when I submerse myself into DAILY education and visuals of healthy things; nutrition, exercise and the like; I find myself wanting to do it...DAILY. When I go for periods of time without it, I lose interest. SO, I began the other day by watching a documentary called, "Hungry for Change". It is on Netflix. (Such a WONDROUS convenience, no?) That began the ball rolling. I then began re-pinning to my pinterest boards (found Here) and utilizing Michi's Ladder ; specifically and realistically for me, the top 2 tiers. Then comes the FUN part. EXERCISE! It hurts so GOOD!
Last time around, I focused a lot on exercise and little on
So, here is my DAY 1:
Morning:
Black Coffee w/ half & half (I know, I know...but I DID cut out my usual CoffeeMate Amaretto, if you have any better suggestions for coffee flavoring leave it in the comment space, please!)
An ever nutritious Vegan Detox Green Monster Smoothie
All 32 hurt-so-good minutes of Jackie Warner's Xtreme Time Saver Training
Morning Star Garden Veggie Patty w/ mustard and one slice of Rudi's Organic Whole Wheat bread and a handful of almonds.
Plus, ice water galore!
It is my intention to do this Dr. Oz DETOX CLEANSE once I get to the grocery store to get the items! I am doing so to cleanse my body of toxins (duh), but also to cleanse and rebuild my palate. Once that is complete, I plan to utilize the top two tiers of Michi's Ladder as a starting point to eventually going Vegan or Pescatarian (more likely).
I didn't include afternoon and evening because, well...it's still morning. I will update tomorrow (hopefully)!
Going to take a cold jog this afternoon or evening to compliment my morning workout and to get some ME time! Wish me luck!
'Til tomorrow!
