Yesterday I turned the ole 32! After a day of counseling and supervision I was off to Chatvegas to see friends. I drank three juices before I went knowing I would indulge in one of my favorite restaurants food, that was nowhere near my juicing journey. I guess I took part of a day off. Its 2:14 the next day and I'm still stuffed and drinking juice doesn't sound so fabulous. More to that in a minute. I glutinously shoved my face full of salad (iceberg is so not filling) and garlic rolls. Then ate one of my favorite dishes, which didn't taste all that great but was still wonderful. The dessert was drool inspiring though. My stomach happily rebelled 30 minutes after ingesting the heavy food. At least I could tell what was coming out of me! That's definitely a first. I know TMI but hey part of juicing and eating vegetables and fruit really changes that part of your life and finally you can tell what you've eaten! I burped garlic, felt queasy and a little out of it on the drive home. My stomach didn't feel all that great either.
Fast Fwd to 12 hours later. I'm awake and still not hungry. The though of juicing makes me tired. The thought of eating something horrible for me and easy to get sounds nice because I have so much to do. WHY? I just feel sluggish and would love to just indulge some more because its easy. I've lost 17lbs and have felt wonderful. I've done this before (been there, done that). It made me think to myself when I stopped by the grocery store to get kale and celery. Why do I get to a goal then get in my way and revert back to old ways? The change I've seen in my body, my clarity, energy, and mind have been startling (in a good way). I want to change, not go back to what I've done before. Yes I've lost 17 lbs and gained a lot of good things however I'm still far from my weight goal and the other goals in my life. I don't want to eat McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Sonic or some high caloric food that doesn't give back to my body and mind. It would be so much easier to do something easy and give in, but I wouldn't get where I want to be. HEALTHY. I just wish I understood why (emotionally, intellectually I sorta understand). Thoughts?
I'm going to drink my wonderful Green Lemonade. I'm happy to have it here even if I don't feel hungry. I need its boost to get rid of the loads of butter, bread, and pasta I stuck in my body last night.
Keep Juicing, Keep Living.
I wish I had an answer. I think it may have something to do with being ready to make a real change. I don't see this as a diet but as a new way of eating. Once off the juicing part the challenge is how to eat to live and be healthy. Breaking old habits is not easy. There are so many factors. All I can say is keep going and maybe the cheating will get less as time goes on. A birthday seems like a good time to celebrate, I guess we need to find new ways to celebrate. I'm on here a lot getting inspiration and renewing my excitement. Don't beat yourself up just move on.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Moving on. Not beating up. Trying to figure out things so I don't keep going back to the "old worn out, sick, tired and fat me."
ReplyDeleteI don't see it as a diet but as a way of life change. I don't want the old me. I guess celebrating in a way that doesn't involve eating is a a good idea. We do celebrate a lot by EATING, don't we?
Pifoofaery, Sounds like you have the right mind set. It's a battle isn't it. I'm so happy with this way of eating I don't think I'll ever go back.
Deletehappy belated birthday!!! i remember 32. it was a long time ago..lol
ReplyDeleteoh yeah, once you start juicing, your body is not a happy camper when you try to eat a lot...it lets you know very quickly! i never got sick, but i remember trying to eat a sub and i ate one half of a half of a sub and if i had eaten another bite it would have come back to visit...lol