So as I warned a salad was in our future. The big guy got to feeling a little woozy and head achy so we went for the salad with grilled chicken, sunflower seeds and vinegar. Go big or go home I say. Flipping the finger to the liquid diet of hours past, I felt it befitting to grab a handful of smart popcorn :D…whatever, don't judge.
This morning we realized that food would again be in the very near future, which changed the whole mental platform for me. We did however in good faith start with a juice.
THE RECIPE
1 WHOLE PINEAPPLE (ridiculous and expensive)
3 carrots
2 apples
2 oranges
2 grapefruits
The juice was delicious and in my mind placed exactly where a juice should be…. the drink column. We stuck it out no eating, mid-morning juice snack. Then, I decided playtime was over. I pulled out the pot and began the makings of a beautiful tomato based veggie soup. Just in time for snow we had a lovely WARM veggie soup for lunch. I can tell you, ascribing to clean paleo-ish eating may be my transition, but this girl is jumping juicing ship... dumb. I don't think it is helping that it is 15 degrees outside, snowy and I am catching the green slime virus my boys have had all week. Duces juices!
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Saturday, February 8, 2014
The Holy Grail of juices….and conceding a bit
So as the afternoon and immense cravings approached….we borrowed a juicer. This was a great idea, it makes the sweetest yummy nectar that almost made us forget about the fact that we have gone an entire day with no solid food.
THE RECIPE
3 Carrots
2 Apples
2 Inch piece of ginger
This was a fabulously sweet little discovery. It stuck with us for almost 2 hours helping us forget that we actually hadn't eaten anything solid ALL DAY. With the exception of the pulp I was willing to try out of the mesh strainer on the juicer (if you were wondering, why yes, my pride is in tact and no that didn't make me feel like Jabadahut at all)!
CONCEDING
Upon additional investigation I discovered the recommendation for your first go at a master cleanse, juice fast, etc. is 3 days. More than that is really not very advisable (unless under Doctor's supervision). This was all the excuse I needed. I knew in my heart of hearts 7 DAYS of THIS was not happening. I also discovered a variety of said cleanses that actually have you eat one meal (typically dinner) a day. Of course whole foods and most said, it was only fruits and veggies. At this point I would tear into a spinach salad with "a" tomato like it was a damn steak with drippings and fried potatoes…whoa I got carried away. I am still working on my husband for that one….I can tell you, it's happening.
Not to mention, do you know what happens to your bowels when only nature's laxative begins to work?? There's only so much you can blame on the dog!! Let's get REAADDDDY to RUMMMBbbLE!
MY PHILOSOPHY
I have come to recognize, I am spoiled. I really like to be healthy, I need to wittle the time out in the day to work out again. I like what I like, do what I do and make little apology for it. I LIKE FOOD, good food, bad food, junk food, whole food. I like the act of preparing, eating and digesting it! Juice is merely an added little side note, a sauce if you will.
There is a reason that my first phrase was, "don't say me no". I think cloaked in this whole vain struggle, lasting all of a day, is that I have made the declaration of what I am not doing and because I can't….that's all I want….
Oh and a special thanks to the multitude of food commercials accompanying the Olympics contributing to my misery. As I sit in front of the computer staring off into space fantasizing about a bowl of chili on this cold day like a 40 year old virgin would a handful of round supple breasts.
Be damned JUICE, BE DAMNED!
THE RECIPE
3 Carrots
2 Apples
2 Inch piece of ginger
This was a fabulously sweet little discovery. It stuck with us for almost 2 hours helping us forget that we actually hadn't eaten anything solid ALL DAY. With the exception of the pulp I was willing to try out of the mesh strainer on the juicer (if you were wondering, why yes, my pride is in tact and no that didn't make me feel like Jabadahut at all)!
CONCEDING
Upon additional investigation I discovered the recommendation for your first go at a master cleanse, juice fast, etc. is 3 days. More than that is really not very advisable (unless under Doctor's supervision). This was all the excuse I needed. I knew in my heart of hearts 7 DAYS of THIS was not happening. I also discovered a variety of said cleanses that actually have you eat one meal (typically dinner) a day. Of course whole foods and most said, it was only fruits and veggies. At this point I would tear into a spinach salad with "a" tomato like it was a damn steak with drippings and fried potatoes…whoa I got carried away. I am still working on my husband for that one….I can tell you, it's happening.
Not to mention, do you know what happens to your bowels when only nature's laxative begins to work?? There's only so much you can blame on the dog!! Let's get REAADDDDY to RUMMMBbbLE!
MY PHILOSOPHY
I have come to recognize, I am spoiled. I really like to be healthy, I need to wittle the time out in the day to work out again. I like what I like, do what I do and make little apology for it. I LIKE FOOD, good food, bad food, junk food, whole food. I like the act of preparing, eating and digesting it! Juice is merely an added little side note, a sauce if you will.
There is a reason that my first phrase was, "don't say me no". I think cloaked in this whole vain struggle, lasting all of a day, is that I have made the declaration of what I am not doing and because I can't….that's all I want….
Oh and a special thanks to the multitude of food commercials accompanying the Olympics contributing to my misery. As I sit in front of the computer staring off into space fantasizing about a bowl of chili on this cold day like a 40 year old virgin would a handful of round supple breasts.
Be damned JUICE, BE DAMNED!
….and 1:45pm STARRRRVING!
Nate had to venture out for work stuff….I texted at 1:40 I couldn't wait anymore, I was going to have to JUICE! He immediately called and said, "I am ready to chew my arm off…." Yes honey, I can only imagine. What just dawned on me is that Nate is reasonably half again as big as I am and likely has a metabolism 40% faster than mine. So I am certain he was approaching literal starvation…..
I knew this one was going to have to really put some volume in the belly. So a veggie one it is….
THE RECIPE
3 Plum tomatoes
¼ onion
1 Cucumber (peeled for burps)
2 Stalks of celery
2 Carrots
1 Cup of Spinach
1tsp garlic
dash of hot sauce
THE RESULT
Yes it was filling and does resemble baby poop…. Tastes like a gourmet meal at this point.
All I can say is I better feel like an Olympic athlete and have no muffin top at the end of this…I am doubting my tenacity at this stage in the game.
I knew this one was going to have to really put some volume in the belly. So a veggie one it is….
THE RECIPE
3 Plum tomatoes
¼ onion
1 Cucumber (peeled for burps)
2 Stalks of celery
2 Carrots
1 Cup of Spinach
1tsp garlic
dash of hot sauce
THE RESULT
Yes it was filling and does resemble baby poop…. Tastes like a gourmet meal at this point.
All I can say is I better feel like an Olympic athlete and have no muffin top at the end of this…I am doubting my tenacity at this stage in the game.
Day 1- snack and debate
A tropical smoothie! Now that's more like it! Of course following very strict guidelines of no yogurt, dairy products etc. all juice a little bit of coconut water and I'm back in the game…
This guy had some more substance.
RECIPE
1 banana
1 orange
1 cup peaches (frozen)
1 cup pineapple (frozen)
1 cup of coconut water
A little thicker, creamier and much more filling.
THE COLD
I then realized this idea of drinking cold juices when it is cold enough to freeze your eyeballs into the sockets of your skull…may need a bit of revision. SUMMER IS THE SEASON OF THE JUICER!
THE TEA DEBATE
I left the livingroom deciding a warm up was in order. I mentioned to my rule follower husband, "I am going to make some tea". Met with a smirk and giggle, the debate ensued. To tea or not to tea… The record and sources show…yes it is FINE. WINNING! I can be a rule follower too :) Whether or not it was part of the plan I was drinking that damn tea!
This guy had some more substance.
RECIPE
1 banana
1 orange
1 cup peaches (frozen)
1 cup pineapple (frozen)
1 cup of coconut water
A little thicker, creamier and much more filling.
THE COLD
I then realized this idea of drinking cold juices when it is cold enough to freeze your eyeballs into the sockets of your skull…may need a bit of revision. SUMMER IS THE SEASON OF THE JUICER!
THE TEA DEBATE
I left the livingroom deciding a warm up was in order. I mentioned to my rule follower husband, "I am going to make some tea". Met with a smirk and giggle, the debate ensued. To tea or not to tea… The record and sources show…yes it is FINE. WINNING! I can be a rule follower too :) Whether or not it was part of the plan I was drinking that damn tea!
Day #1- Breakfast and a bad recipe
THE START-
The big guy and I both awakened extremely groggy, both boys have been again sick with fevers through the night for the last few days. Not a good way to start this kind of day... with no COFFEE! But, Saturday was our start day because we can be there together for guidance and support in this time of idiocy and weakness.
THE JUICE
And so it begins, rollout of bed and decide to take on the recipe I found for a tasty grapefruit wake-up. This in itself is a bit of an oxymoron, I nor my husband like grapefruit. "So, why in the F#$% would you put it in juice," I say to myself after I drink the concoction. This is particularly the case when we have a "whole juice" processor that creates an smoothie-like drink. Thus, the pith or the very most bitter part of the fruit is maintained in the emulsion and you guessed it….GROSS. As I was at the store, I thought to myself, "grapefruit? Probably not the best, eh, why not.."
Recipe
2 Carrotts
2 Grapefruits Peeled
1 Tangerine
1-2 inches of ginger
1 Cup of Ice
THE REACTION
Blaaaahhhk! Uh boy….well not as horrible as it could be. Nate takes a swig and I hear," OOH MY GOD, THIS IS AWWWFUL". A shiver runs down his spine with each drink and a little twitch that you only have when taking on the most offensive cough medicine.
THE AFTERMATH
I convinced myself I was satisfied. By the time I walked around the house to hand out milk to the kids, caught myself thinking…"hmm, what should we have for breakfast"?
Now, that it is almost 2 hours after my first drink….hungry. Awesome. A little lightheaded. Mind over matter.
30 MINUTES LATER 11:00 a.m.- STARVING
30 MINUTES LATER 11:00 a.m.- STARVING
"Juicing?"- Where in the hell did you get that idea?
CONCEPTION
So it began, in our collective effort to keep the pounds at bay and live a healthful life we decided to walk the path of a JUICE CLEANSE for 7 days! Or however long I can maintain my sanity and being a "good Mommy". One who knows us; our love of food, frolic and wine drinking may say…."Why in the hell would you do that??!?"
Let me explain. Nate and I originally created commonality as friends 8 years ago with our interests in sports (I was never at his level) working out (again the aforementioned) and a healthy life. I grin as I type, oh how children change things. Anyway, we are always trying a new plan to shed the extra pounds and revive the vigor and taught tummy of our youth.
However...Netflix, goddamned Netflix is where this concept gained momentum. After the first February dumping of snow in 2014 we cleaned the house, organized some junk drawers and soon turned to the TV. We watched, "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead". It was not only entertaining, but mesmerizing to see the transformation in this man. He decided to shed masticating for slurppy slop in a glass. Only to be met with fewer pounds, more energy and NO MEDS! We watched his 60 day journey and before you knew it, the concept was born.
I apprehensively resigned to 7 days of an attempt at no food (as such), no coffee, no wine, no sweets and hopefully a reboot of my body with less pounds.
If you think I am sharing my weight, you must be nuts, but I will share the journey, our recipes, how we feel and our collective progress.
So it began, in our collective effort to keep the pounds at bay and live a healthful life we decided to walk the path of a JUICE CLEANSE for 7 days! Or however long I can maintain my sanity and being a "good Mommy". One who knows us; our love of food, frolic and wine drinking may say…."Why in the hell would you do that??!?"
Let me explain. Nate and I originally created commonality as friends 8 years ago with our interests in sports (I was never at his level) working out (again the aforementioned) and a healthy life. I grin as I type, oh how children change things. Anyway, we are always trying a new plan to shed the extra pounds and revive the vigor and taught tummy of our youth.
However...Netflix, goddamned Netflix is where this concept gained momentum. After the first February dumping of snow in 2014 we cleaned the house, organized some junk drawers and soon turned to the TV. We watched, "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead". It was not only entertaining, but mesmerizing to see the transformation in this man. He decided to shed masticating for slurppy slop in a glass. Only to be met with fewer pounds, more energy and NO MEDS! We watched his 60 day journey and before you knew it, the concept was born.
I apprehensively resigned to 7 days of an attempt at no food (as such), no coffee, no wine, no sweets and hopefully a reboot of my body with less pounds.
If you think I am sharing my weight, you must be nuts, but I will share the journey, our recipes, how we feel and our collective progress.
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