Day 7

It was just one week ago but I feel like it's been a lot longer. And that is definitely a good thing! Last Friday night, I felt like getting drunk. I bought a 6-pack of Bud Light Platinum and walked to get sushi. I came back and ate alone and drank alone until I was drunk. Then I met up with my neighbors at a bar downtown. After that, I don't remember much. I think we went to a crowded bar and mingled with other inebriated people. I woke up feeling like shit. What a difference just a week can make! By shifting your thinking and taking control of your own life, you CAN start to love yourself again. I have absolutely NO pity or tolerance for people who are weak in body and spirit, don't stand up for themselves or blame other circumstances for their own miserable existence. I used to be like that. It's hard and uncomfortable to take control, but when you finally do, it's truly magical. Granted, its taken me 26 years to get this this point, but now I can conquer the world!

Another GREAT day! My run was a bit treacherous though. I run on a path that runs along the bay, lots of water and lots of green space. Today though, I almost got hooked by a fishing line and knocked over by a swinging net by some really oblivious, non-observant people. Good thing I'm fast. I was tempted to push those people into the water though, ha ha. I ran the long run, I need my legs to carry me through a 10k next Sunday. I just got home and just topped everything off with a delicious fruit smoothie. After I take a shower, I am going to walk to the grocery store and make tacos again tonight. I am feeling like a treat and I want to feel the vibe of downtown on a Friday night. I love just being in the middle of it, but not actually be partaking in it, if that makes any sense.

Among other things, another thing I love about eating raw is that it challenges me to be creative. Like for example, my friend wanted to go out to dinner to catch up. I didn't want to be awkward, so I asked if she'd rather take a picnic to the park and lay outside. She thought that was a great idea! I can bring fruit for both of us and we can catch up in the sunshine. It makes me feel like a kid again. Before life revolved around food and alcohol and you only had yourself to find ways to be entertained. It's quite nostalgic really.

On the menu:
Juice for breakfast
Apples x3
Bananas x6
1/2 salad, I just couldn't eat a lot of it today
Fruit smoothie, various fruit with strawberries, bananas and the juice of two grapefuit
Butter leaf lettuce, salsa and avocado
Chocolate ice cream

Tomorrow my momma is coming to visit and we are going to the saturday morning market and the raw restaurant. This weekend should also be exciting, I have a kickball game on Sunday and there is a huge Triathalon in the park that will be fun to watch!





 

PS. I feel slightly silly that the highlight of my night is eating my meal...this time instead of butter leaf I made boats out of romaine leaves! Check them out!

 

Absolute love. :) I used to never like avocado without loads of salt...take that all away, let your taste buds build up again and you will wonder why you ever did..

 

Trusty ingredients, nothing complicated!

 

Enjoying my lunch by the pond outside of my office building at work :)