Yes, some days are depressing.
But not today!
Today is just boring.
Getting bored with my food is something I just don't want to EVER have happen. Thank god for the INTERNET! Vegan recipes (complete with mouth-watering photos) are right at my fingertips. Thank you, Tastespotting. Thank you, Joy the Baker. Thank you, Post Punk Kitchen. Because of you I want to grab my printouts and head to the nearest co-op or farmer's market and buy food - colorful, fresh, light, good-for-me food - instead of running to the nearest fast-food joint. Woooo Hooooo! : )
It's Day 16 and I'm thinking of making this permanent.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
I Don't Even Know--
--what day I am on my 'Vegan' thing.
I think it's 9.
It's not because I've adapted so well to eating a plant-based diet. Because I haven't.
It's not because I've given up. That's not it, either.
I just forgot. Yes, sometimes I just forget. I haven't been eating meat. Ok, wait, I had fish last night. Only a little bit. And I've had cookies made with egg and butter (about 4, altogether). And I've GOT to have half+half in my coffee everyday because I might die if I don't. And once or twice I put some kind of creamy dressing on my salad. But Very Little and THAT'S it. Really.
Have I noticed any changes? No. Maybe a little. I don't feel as bloated as I used to. My clothes fit the same way except a tiny bit different. For example, my 'tight' clothes are still tight-ish, but it doesn't bother me. I can't explain it and I don't have a scale. So-
The summer I turned 12, I used to do these arm and leg exercises every morning. Weird exercises like holding my arms out and making little circles with them. And side leg lifts. Stuff like that. Well, I started doing them again. This morning I kind of scared myself by doing this twisting one that I hadn't done since that summer. It felt totally natural. More weirdness.
Oh yeah, my 'muffin top' isn't bothering me as much. It still bothers me a little, but not as much. That's nice. Uh, another change I've noticed: I'm farting alot more. That's not AS nice, but it's funnier!
I think it's 9.
It's not because I've adapted so well to eating a plant-based diet. Because I haven't.
It's not because I've given up. That's not it, either.
I just forgot. Yes, sometimes I just forget. I haven't been eating meat. Ok, wait, I had fish last night. Only a little bit. And I've had cookies made with egg and butter (about 4, altogether). And I've GOT to have half+half in my coffee everyday because I might die if I don't. And once or twice I put some kind of creamy dressing on my salad. But Very Little and THAT'S it. Really.
Have I noticed any changes? No. Maybe a little. I don't feel as bloated as I used to. My clothes fit the same way except a tiny bit different. For example, my 'tight' clothes are still tight-ish, but it doesn't bother me. I can't explain it and I don't have a scale. So-
The summer I turned 12, I used to do these arm and leg exercises every morning. Weird exercises like holding my arms out and making little circles with them. And side leg lifts. Stuff like that. Well, I started doing them again. This morning I kind of scared myself by doing this twisting one that I hadn't done since that summer. It felt totally natural. More weirdness.
Oh yeah, my 'muffin top' isn't bothering me as much. It still bothers me a little, but not as much. That's nice. Uh, another change I've noticed: I'm farting alot more. That's not AS nice, but it's funnier!
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Why?
Why the vegan change?
I might have mentioned I've been reading a lot about how I can lose weight--yadda yadda yadda. And I'm sure I said something about high blood pressure. So all this reading (which, by the way, means 'browsing' to me) has led me to the not-so-new idea that eating solely plant-based foods will help me with both.
So, ok, I thought I'd give it a shot. And at the end of said shot, I'd reassess the sitch (so to speak). It's now day 3 and I'd really like a steak and eggs breakfast, please. The sitch is not going so well.
I take that back: Yesterday I have to admit I felt way less bloated than the day before. I think it's because I was just about finished with my period. (sorry, guys, I'll try to give more warning when I talk about stuff like that). Today with the bloating: not bad. On a scale of 1-5, about 3 (normal). Of course, I'm light years away from where I'd like to be, body-wise (Starting point: 169 lbs). Must start monitoring blood pressure as well.
I might have mentioned I've been reading a lot about how I can lose weight--yadda yadda yadda. And I'm sure I said something about high blood pressure. So all this reading (which, by the way, means 'browsing' to me) has led me to the not-so-new idea that eating solely plant-based foods will help me with both.
So, ok, I thought I'd give it a shot. And at the end of said shot, I'd reassess the sitch (so to speak). It's now day 3 and I'd really like a steak and eggs breakfast, please. The sitch is not going so well.
I take that back: Yesterday I have to admit I felt way less bloated than the day before. I think it's because I was just about finished with my period. (sorry, guys, I'll try to give more warning when I talk about stuff like that). Today with the bloating: not bad. On a scale of 1-5, about 3 (normal). Of course, I'm light years away from where I'd like to be, body-wise (Starting point: 169 lbs). Must start monitoring blood pressure as well.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Hey
All right. So.
I've been doing some reading lately regarding the possibility of being able to wear most of my wardrobe again. You see, I have this fabulous collection of clothing. I just can't fit much of it any more. Why? Well, your guess is as good as mine, but I suspect the answer lies in milk & cookies. And pizza. And cheeseburgers with fries. Ok, so my diet is not up to snuff as of late. I admit it and I'd like to change that. That's what this is.
But, first, a little about me:
I'm almost 50 years old. I have high blood pressure and I'm a bit fat. I hate to exercise. However, my cholesterol count is good (I think), I don't have diabetes (yet), and I control my finances fairly well. Ok, that last one is a total lie, but I'm doing much better than I have in the past. Oh, and I have nice hair and skin (for a 50 year old). Ok, I think that's enough about me. I'm sure more will be forthcoming.
For example, this:
I'm going Vegan.
Not forever. Not even for a month. I'm just trying it on, so to speak, for 21 days. Today is Day 2.
I've been doing some reading lately regarding the possibility of being able to wear most of my wardrobe again. You see, I have this fabulous collection of clothing. I just can't fit much of it any more. Why? Well, your guess is as good as mine, but I suspect the answer lies in milk & cookies. And pizza. And cheeseburgers with fries. Ok, so my diet is not up to snuff as of late. I admit it and I'd like to change that. That's what this is.
But, first, a little about me:
I'm almost 50 years old. I have high blood pressure and I'm a bit fat. I hate to exercise. However, my cholesterol count is good (I think), I don't have diabetes (yet), and I control my finances fairly well. Ok, that last one is a total lie, but I'm doing much better than I have in the past. Oh, and I have nice hair and skin (for a 50 year old). Ok, I think that's enough about me. I'm sure more will be forthcoming.
For example, this:
I'm going Vegan.
Not forever. Not even for a month. I'm just trying it on, so to speak, for 21 days. Today is Day 2.
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