Day 10...I made it! I can't believe it, but I did!
I weighed myself this morning, and it was a pound and a half lower than the last two days. Woot! That means my total weight loss (if I don't lose any today) will be 6 lbs. Not as much as I had hoped for, but I suppose it's better than nothing.
Today at work we're celebrating Cinco De Mayo (a couple days late, but whatever). There will be fish tacos and chicken fajitas...not to mention other snacks as well as beer and wine. It's going to take everything I have not to join in on the fun, but I want to make it the FULL 10 days. If I stop today, I will have only made it 9 days. Ugh! But tomorrow, Whil is taking me to my much anticipated meal of sushi! We had planned on dinner, but I don't think I can wait that long, so we're thinking we'll do the all you can eat sushi lunch special. Can you imagine?! All the little fishes I want! I'm pretty proud of myself for choosing sushi as my first non cleanse meal. Not too unhealthy or fatty, right? I won't lie though, I'd sell my soul for a good cheeseburger right about now. I'm going to try and ward off that craving for as long as I can. We shall see.
Oh! Last night, I picked up some more raw, unsalted cashews for snacking on for the remainder of this. I was munching on some last night at home when I suddenly tasted seasoning of some sort. You have to understand, I hadn't had any sort of seasoning other than lemon and lime juice in NINE DAYS at that point. So the second it hit my tongue, it was like a party in my mouth. I dug through the bag to see where it came from and found about 4 roasted and seasoned cashews. I held them out to Whil like some sort of prize and asked him if he thought it would be all that bad if I just ate 4 little roasted cashews. I've seriously never been so tempted.
Ultimately, we decided it was cheating. And damn it, if I'm going to have to say I cheated...it's not going to be for FOUR MEASLY CASHEWS! So I tossed 'em. Whil ate one. He said it was BBQ. I died a little inside.
So that's it. Ten days. I think I'll go to bed early tonight so I can wake up and have sushi! It's like Christmas, people!
Friday, May 7, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Day Nine - Stuck
Let me start by apologizing for the missed post yesterday. It's been really busy at work, and beyond that, my Dad always told me "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." And readers...I had NOTHING nice to say.
It would appear that the weight loss has stopped. This means I have only lost 5 lbs while suffering through this cleanse. FIVE MEASLY POUNDS! Yesterday, I weighed myself and it looked as though I had gained a half a pound back. But that couldn't be possible. There's no reasonable explanation for it. I'm going to assume it's because of what I was wearing, or blame it on the scale, I don't care...but there's NO way I gained any weight back. So let's forget the gaining back thing and just say that I haven't lost any more weight. That, in and of itself, is enough to make me want to hit someone. Right in the face. Almost nine full days of NOTHING but raw fruits, vegetables and nuts, and all I lost was FIVE POUNDS?! I am significantly less than pleased. I'm strongly considering whether or not I care to make it the full 10 days.
I keep trying to remind myself that it's not about the number, it's about how I feel...but seeing that number go back up does NOT make me feel very good. Sometimes I feel thinner, my tummy feels flatter, something like that. But then I think how can it?! ALL I'VE LOST IS FIVE FRIGGIN' POUNDS!
Honestly, I don't think I have anything else to say. I'm pissed. I'm disappointed. I am not pleased.
UGH!
It would appear that the weight loss has stopped. This means I have only lost 5 lbs while suffering through this cleanse. FIVE MEASLY POUNDS! Yesterday, I weighed myself and it looked as though I had gained a half a pound back. But that couldn't be possible. There's no reasonable explanation for it. I'm going to assume it's because of what I was wearing, or blame it on the scale, I don't care...but there's NO way I gained any weight back. So let's forget the gaining back thing and just say that I haven't lost any more weight. That, in and of itself, is enough to make me want to hit someone. Right in the face. Almost nine full days of NOTHING but raw fruits, vegetables and nuts, and all I lost was FIVE POUNDS?! I am significantly less than pleased. I'm strongly considering whether or not I care to make it the full 10 days.
I keep trying to remind myself that it's not about the number, it's about how I feel...but seeing that number go back up does NOT make me feel very good. Sometimes I feel thinner, my tummy feels flatter, something like that. But then I think how can it?! ALL I'VE LOST IS FIVE FRIGGIN' POUNDS!
Honestly, I don't think I have anything else to say. I'm pissed. I'm disappointed. I am not pleased.
UGH!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Day Seven - Food porn
Day Seven! I can't believe I've made it an entire week...I'm seriously so impressed with myself lol.
I weighed myself this morning, and I've lost another 2 lbs since yesterday. It seems like I'm in a pattern of about 2 lbs a day. That is freaking AWESOME.
Last night, I found myself watching Food Network as though it were porn. Seriously. I've never been so engrossed in a Food Network program. I was watching "The Best Thing I Ever Ate", and I just kept saying out loud to myself "Mmmmm I would eat that. MAN would I eat that." But now that I've been doing the cleanse for so long, even though the food sounds and looks so yummy, it's not bothering me too much. I have cravings for all sorts of things, but I'm to the point where I can supplement the craving with something I'm allowed to eat. If I want something sweet like candy or cake, I'll eat red grapes, raspberries or pineapple. If I find myself craving something salty, I go with cucumbers with lemon juice. If it's carbs, I break out the raw cashews, almonds or pecans. And if it's just something fatty and decadent I'm wanting, I can easily solve that with Avocado and lime juice. It's like I've retrained my body on what the proper things to eat are. That has to be the best thing I've gotten out of all this. Well, there is one more awesome benefit. If you remember, I mentioned that I was not entirely "regular". That's been a lifelong problem of mine, and I've tried anything and everything to solve it. Well, it is a problem no longer! The first 2 days, I was still drinking my organic smooth move tea to make sure I was keeping everything moving smoothly (hence the name of the tea hehe), but after day 2, I realized I didn't need it. I am all sorts of regular now! Man...that's a whole lot of information for a public blog. Oh well, there has to be something said for full disclosure, right? :)
Work is incredibly stressful right now. My department is swamped, and I would give anything to be able to pig out on junk, if for nothing else, than just for the comfort of it. Stress at work was honestly one of the big reasons the Master Cleanse just didn't work for me. But since I can actually EAT on this cleanse, I'm finding a way around it. Instead of pigging out on junk, I pigged out on almonds hehe. Got the job done!
So day seven is moving along juuuust fine. I won't lie to you though, I'm very much looking forward to the end of all this. Whil has promised me a sushi dinner to celebrate. I can't wait!
I weighed myself this morning, and I've lost another 2 lbs since yesterday. It seems like I'm in a pattern of about 2 lbs a day. That is freaking AWESOME.
Last night, I found myself watching Food Network as though it were porn. Seriously. I've never been so engrossed in a Food Network program. I was watching "The Best Thing I Ever Ate", and I just kept saying out loud to myself "Mmmmm I would eat that. MAN would I eat that." But now that I've been doing the cleanse for so long, even though the food sounds and looks so yummy, it's not bothering me too much. I have cravings for all sorts of things, but I'm to the point where I can supplement the craving with something I'm allowed to eat. If I want something sweet like candy or cake, I'll eat red grapes, raspberries or pineapple. If I find myself craving something salty, I go with cucumbers with lemon juice. If it's carbs, I break out the raw cashews, almonds or pecans. And if it's just something fatty and decadent I'm wanting, I can easily solve that with Avocado and lime juice. It's like I've retrained my body on what the proper things to eat are. That has to be the best thing I've gotten out of all this. Well, there is one more awesome benefit. If you remember, I mentioned that I was not entirely "regular". That's been a lifelong problem of mine, and I've tried anything and everything to solve it. Well, it is a problem no longer! The first 2 days, I was still drinking my organic smooth move tea to make sure I was keeping everything moving smoothly (hence the name of the tea hehe), but after day 2, I realized I didn't need it. I am all sorts of regular now! Man...that's a whole lot of information for a public blog. Oh well, there has to be something said for full disclosure, right? :)
Work is incredibly stressful right now. My department is swamped, and I would give anything to be able to pig out on junk, if for nothing else, than just for the comfort of it. Stress at work was honestly one of the big reasons the Master Cleanse just didn't work for me. But since I can actually EAT on this cleanse, I'm finding a way around it. Instead of pigging out on junk, I pigged out on almonds hehe. Got the job done!
So day seven is moving along juuuust fine. I won't lie to you though, I'm very much looking forward to the end of all this. Whil has promised me a sushi dinner to celebrate. I can't wait!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Day Six - It's all down hill from here!
It's day 6! That means I've made it more than halfway! Today is a goooood day!
I think the thing I'm most excited about is that I haven't cheated ONCE. Usually, I have a really hard time sticking to things like this, and I'll break rules constantly and tell myself "well it's OK, cause really if you think about it...(fill in the blank with whatever crap I've convinced myself proves my point)." But this time, I've been SO good. I think I've even restricted myself MORE than I need to. I've managed to stay away from literally anything that isn't a raw vegetable, fruit or nut. Well, and water of course. No seasoning, no steaming, no nothing.
The weekend was a little rough. I thought I could handle going out, but at the last minute I realized I just couldn't do it, so I opted to stay in. I wound up staying in all weekend, besides attending my Stepmom's graduation on Saturday morning.
I was a little worried about sticking to my diet at home, but it turned out to be easier than I thought. The only place I had trouble was snacking. During work, I'm too busy to worry about snacking, but when I'm at home...I have plenty of time to think about - and act on - snacking.
But I stuck to my guns and snacked on raw nuts, cucumbers, raspberries and pineapple.
As for progress, I haven't really been weighing myself. Why? (Male readers: Here's the part where you quit reading for a sec.) It's "that time of the month". Every woman knows you don't weigh yourself while your visitor is in town. You ESPECIALLY don't weigh yourself while your visitor is in town if you're struggling through a really tough cleanse, haha.
But this morning, I just couldn't help myself. I tried to weigh myself at home, but our scale is really not accurate. I can weigh myself 3 times in 20 minutes, and I'll weigh something different every time. So I decided to weigh myself on the digital scale here in the office. I didn't use this scale to weigh myself before the cleanse, so I still don't know an accurate number of how much I've lost over all, but I can tell you that I've lost 2.5 lbs since Friday of last week. Not bad! I can't wait till my little friend leaves so I can weigh myself again. (OK male readers, you can join us again.)
So that's where I am. still going on strong, and I'm on the last lap. Woooo!
I think the thing I'm most excited about is that I haven't cheated ONCE. Usually, I have a really hard time sticking to things like this, and I'll break rules constantly and tell myself "well it's OK, cause really if you think about it...(fill in the blank with whatever crap I've convinced myself proves my point)." But this time, I've been SO good. I think I've even restricted myself MORE than I need to. I've managed to stay away from literally anything that isn't a raw vegetable, fruit or nut. Well, and water of course. No seasoning, no steaming, no nothing.
The weekend was a little rough. I thought I could handle going out, but at the last minute I realized I just couldn't do it, so I opted to stay in. I wound up staying in all weekend, besides attending my Stepmom's graduation on Saturday morning.
I was a little worried about sticking to my diet at home, but it turned out to be easier than I thought. The only place I had trouble was snacking. During work, I'm too busy to worry about snacking, but when I'm at home...I have plenty of time to think about - and act on - snacking.
But I stuck to my guns and snacked on raw nuts, cucumbers, raspberries and pineapple.
As for progress, I haven't really been weighing myself. Why? (Male readers: Here's the part where you quit reading for a sec.) It's "that time of the month". Every woman knows you don't weigh yourself while your visitor is in town. You ESPECIALLY don't weigh yourself while your visitor is in town if you're struggling through a really tough cleanse, haha.
But this morning, I just couldn't help myself. I tried to weigh myself at home, but our scale is really not accurate. I can weigh myself 3 times in 20 minutes, and I'll weigh something different every time. So I decided to weigh myself on the digital scale here in the office. I didn't use this scale to weigh myself before the cleanse, so I still don't know an accurate number of how much I've lost over all, but I can tell you that I've lost 2.5 lbs since Friday of last week. Not bad! I can't wait till my little friend leaves so I can weigh myself again. (OK male readers, you can join us again.)
So that's where I am. still going on strong, and I'm on the last lap. Woooo!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Day Three - Sweet, sweet, protein!
Well, here we are at Day 3! I am especially excited today, because everyone says once you get past day 3, it's smooth sailing. I have to say, today is the easiest day so far. I woke up feeling ready to make my smoothie, and looking forward to getting another day under my belt. Speaking of my belt, it seems to be feeling a little looser.
I've weighed myself, but since I don't have a digital scale, it's a little difficult to be accurate. It looked like I was down about a pound and a half. But that's not the thing that's making me so happy. I'm noticing the rest of me is just...thinner. My engagement ring is WAY too big, it spins when I type! My face seems a little thinner, and my tummy feels a little flatter as well. Results, people, I'm seeing RESULTS! Can I get an AMEN?
Yesterday, Whil and I went to the DI in search of a cheap stationary bike for the house. We weren't able to find a good bike, but we did find a Health Rider. They were willing to let us take it for 10 bucks, so we thought we'd give it a shot. I used it last night for about an hour and was genuinely surprised at what a good work out it is. Totally a good purchase.
Yesterday also marked the introduction of proteins and healthy fats into my diet. Sweet baby Jesus...I cannot tell you how decadent raw, unsalted nuts are to me right now. At my desk right now, I have some cashews, walnuts, pecans and almonds...and it feels soooo good just to know they're there, and I can eat them whenever I want. It's heaven! For dinner last night, I also had my first avocado since starting the cleanse. I know some people are using seasoning like sea salt and the like while doing this, but I'm trying to get the full effect of the cleanse, so I'm really not using ANYTHING that isn't a raw fruit, veggie or legume. So to season my avocado, I just squeezed on the juice from half a lime. I'm telling you, it was the best thing I've eaten all week.
Normally, avocado makes me feel a little guilty since it's like ALL fat, but now that I know I'm eating nothing but good things for my body, that avocado is a welcome addition to my meal plan. I even brought another one in case I feel like something yummy today at work.
Today's smoothie is also a positive. Here's what I blended for today:
A crap load of fresh whole pineapple (this is the first time I've broken down a pineapple...it's easier than I thought)
1 whole Banana
A crap load of fresh spinach
I had intended to add Mango, but it wasn't quite ripe yet. Next time, though...it's ON!
Still, without the mango, this smoothie is SO tasty! I barely notice the spinach, and because of the pineapple, the whole thing is this really pretty shade of green. I don't know why, but the color makes it more appealing to me.
I will say, despite how positive I'm feeling here at the beginning of day 3, I'm a little nervous about the weekend. Weekends are usually a time to let loose...go a little wild. I'm not going to be able to do that. Not to mention, I'm supposed to be seeing a band tonight at a bar. A BAR. WHERE I CAN'T DRINK. Poo.
Also, today at work, we're having a "Wine Friday" with snacks and wine and goodies...all of which I will be able to have none. But it's ok! A little test of my resolve can only be a good thing, right? Right.
So that's it. Day 3, big success. Bring it, Day 4!
I've weighed myself, but since I don't have a digital scale, it's a little difficult to be accurate. It looked like I was down about a pound and a half. But that's not the thing that's making me so happy. I'm noticing the rest of me is just...thinner. My engagement ring is WAY too big, it spins when I type! My face seems a little thinner, and my tummy feels a little flatter as well. Results, people, I'm seeing RESULTS! Can I get an AMEN?
Yesterday, Whil and I went to the DI in search of a cheap stationary bike for the house. We weren't able to find a good bike, but we did find a Health Rider. They were willing to let us take it for 10 bucks, so we thought we'd give it a shot. I used it last night for about an hour and was genuinely surprised at what a good work out it is. Totally a good purchase.
Yesterday also marked the introduction of proteins and healthy fats into my diet. Sweet baby Jesus...I cannot tell you how decadent raw, unsalted nuts are to me right now. At my desk right now, I have some cashews, walnuts, pecans and almonds...and it feels soooo good just to know they're there, and I can eat them whenever I want. It's heaven! For dinner last night, I also had my first avocado since starting the cleanse. I know some people are using seasoning like sea salt and the like while doing this, but I'm trying to get the full effect of the cleanse, so I'm really not using ANYTHING that isn't a raw fruit, veggie or legume. So to season my avocado, I just squeezed on the juice from half a lime. I'm telling you, it was the best thing I've eaten all week.
Normally, avocado makes me feel a little guilty since it's like ALL fat, but now that I know I'm eating nothing but good things for my body, that avocado is a welcome addition to my meal plan. I even brought another one in case I feel like something yummy today at work.
Today's smoothie is also a positive. Here's what I blended for today:
A crap load of fresh whole pineapple (this is the first time I've broken down a pineapple...it's easier than I thought)
1 whole Banana
A crap load of fresh spinach
I had intended to add Mango, but it wasn't quite ripe yet. Next time, though...it's ON!
Still, without the mango, this smoothie is SO tasty! I barely notice the spinach, and because of the pineapple, the whole thing is this really pretty shade of green. I don't know why, but the color makes it more appealing to me.
I will say, despite how positive I'm feeling here at the beginning of day 3, I'm a little nervous about the weekend. Weekends are usually a time to let loose...go a little wild. I'm not going to be able to do that. Not to mention, I'm supposed to be seeing a band tonight at a bar. A BAR. WHERE I CAN'T DRINK. Poo.
Also, today at work, we're having a "Wine Friday" with snacks and wine and goodies...all of which I will be able to have none. But it's ok! A little test of my resolve can only be a good thing, right? Right.
So that's it. Day 3, big success. Bring it, Day 4!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Day Two - Discouraged
Well, yesterday was...interesting.
The lunch smoothie I was so excited about, the one with the tomato, it turned out to be MUCH better in theory than in execution. It tasted like a very boring, blended salsa. I had a VERY hard time drinking it all, and truth be told, there may have been a little left in the glass when I gave up on it.
That smoothie experience had me kind of mad at this cleanse. I was suddenly very frustrated and the last thing I wanted to think about was vegetables. Too bad that's one of only TWO things I'm allowed to eat, right? I wasn't hungry, but I started craving anything and everything I knew I couldn't have. Then, we received an office email that there were treats and sodas in the kitchen. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! I had managed to keep my mind off my precious Diet Coke all day...but that ruined my resolve.
I didn't have any treats or Diet Coke, but it did make me more frustrated, and tacked on a couple more cravings.
For dinner, I decided I didn't want to blend anything. So I made myself a spinach salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, and baby carrots. I added the juice from half a lemon as dressing. At the time, it was heavenly. I was CHEWING! I savored every bite.
Once I was done, I had some strawberries to stave off my inevitable sweet treat craving. Oh, I've neglected to mention until now, but I have added one little thing into this cleanse. I'm a bit...irregular. There, I said it. So to assist in cleansing, I have also been drinking 2 cups of organic smooth move tea each day. I'm surprised, but it's actually a nice little treat. It has sort of a black licorice taste to it which is really a departure from everything else I'm eating.
So I had my tea after my "dessert" of strawberries.
Everything seemed ok until it was time to pack my supplies for breakfast and lunch for the next day. I was just so pissed off at the prospect of eating all the same crap again. I went to bed HUGELY discouraged. So, I called Gillian. She's always good for lighting a fire under my ass. After speaking with Gillian, I got a little message from Amber, who is basically my green smoothie cleanse mentor, haha. She had a lot of really helpful tips and offered a lot of encouragement. So, I live to blend another day. But juuuuuust barely.
I weighed myself this morning, no change. I'm not too surprised about that, though. It's only been a day.
One of Amber's tips was to make a large quantity of one smoothie and drink that all day, so that's what I'm trying today. Since yesterday was a spinach day, I had to pick a new green for today, and I chose romaine. Here's what I'm eating today:
Smoothie:
One Head Romaine
One Large Banana
Two Handfuls Strawberries
(This one is actually pretty tasty!)
Snacks:
Green Grapes
Tomato
Cucumber
Baby Carrots
Onward!
The lunch smoothie I was so excited about, the one with the tomato, it turned out to be MUCH better in theory than in execution. It tasted like a very boring, blended salsa. I had a VERY hard time drinking it all, and truth be told, there may have been a little left in the glass when I gave up on it.
That smoothie experience had me kind of mad at this cleanse. I was suddenly very frustrated and the last thing I wanted to think about was vegetables. Too bad that's one of only TWO things I'm allowed to eat, right? I wasn't hungry, but I started craving anything and everything I knew I couldn't have. Then, we received an office email that there were treats and sodas in the kitchen. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! I had managed to keep my mind off my precious Diet Coke all day...but that ruined my resolve.
I didn't have any treats or Diet Coke, but it did make me more frustrated, and tacked on a couple more cravings.
For dinner, I decided I didn't want to blend anything. So I made myself a spinach salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, and baby carrots. I added the juice from half a lemon as dressing. At the time, it was heavenly. I was CHEWING! I savored every bite.
Once I was done, I had some strawberries to stave off my inevitable sweet treat craving. Oh, I've neglected to mention until now, but I have added one little thing into this cleanse. I'm a bit...irregular. There, I said it. So to assist in cleansing, I have also been drinking 2 cups of organic smooth move tea each day. I'm surprised, but it's actually a nice little treat. It has sort of a black licorice taste to it which is really a departure from everything else I'm eating.
So I had my tea after my "dessert" of strawberries.
Everything seemed ok until it was time to pack my supplies for breakfast and lunch for the next day. I was just so pissed off at the prospect of eating all the same crap again. I went to bed HUGELY discouraged. So, I called Gillian. She's always good for lighting a fire under my ass. After speaking with Gillian, I got a little message from Amber, who is basically my green smoothie cleanse mentor, haha. She had a lot of really helpful tips and offered a lot of encouragement. So, I live to blend another day. But juuuuuust barely.
I weighed myself this morning, no change. I'm not too surprised about that, though. It's only been a day.
One of Amber's tips was to make a large quantity of one smoothie and drink that all day, so that's what I'm trying today. Since yesterday was a spinach day, I had to pick a new green for today, and I chose romaine. Here's what I'm eating today:
Smoothie:
One Head Romaine
One Large Banana
Two Handfuls Strawberries
(This one is actually pretty tasty!)
Snacks:
Green Grapes
Tomato
Cucumber
Baby Carrots
Onward!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Day One - Here goes nothing!
Hi There! My name is Jonda, and I am keeping this blog to document my experience with the Green Smoothie Cleanse.
I suppose I should start by telling you a little about myself and about the cleanse. We'll start with me.
I'm coming up on 28 this year, and I'm heavier than I have ever been in my life. 30 lbs heavier, to be exact. You can imagine how uncomfortable it's making me. I feel like the worst part of the weight gain is that I can't really see any explanation for it. My lifestyle hasn't really changed, nor has my diet...so I guess I just chalk it up to getting older and my metabolism slowing. No matter the reason behind it though, I am not OK with it.
I find myself uncomfortable in my own skin. Constantly finding new areas that look or feel so disgusting to me. I don't like to go out anymore because I don't like to dress this body. I don't like to be in pictures anymore because I don't recognize my own face. Clearly, it is beyond time for me to make a change.
Besides that, I'm getting married in September of next year, and this version of me is NOT the version I want walking down the aisle.
Now, let's talk about the Green Smoothie Cleanse. I've tried a cleanse before, but I made the mistake of selecting the Master Cleanse (often referred to as the Lemonade Diet), and it just wasn't for me. I found myself angry, moody, unable to focus, and most of all: HUNGRY. I didn't even make it 3 days.
The Green Smoothie Cleanse is a more realistic approach for me. Basically, it's a raw food diet. I'm only eating raw fruits and vegetables (as well as legumes and nuts if you like). No Dairy, No Meat, Fish or Poultry, no Grains or Bread, and worst of all for me: No alcohol.
For my three meals of the day, I'm making a smoothie consisting of any fruits or vegetables I like and either leafy green lettuce (no iceberg...it's useless as far as nutrition goes), or spinach. Toss it all in a blender and go. If I'm hungry throughout the day, I can snack on any raw fruits, veggies or nuts I like. Not too difficult right? I certainly won't be starving, that's for sure.
I'm sure I'll miss my precious cheeses and meats...but I'll survive.
So now we know all about me, and all about the cleanse. Let's get in to day one.
For Breakfast this morning, I made a smoothie consisting of the following:
2 Mangos
1 Banana
1 Large Bunch of Fresh Spinach
The recipe I found for this did not call for water, so I assumed the natural juices from the fruits would thin the mixture out. I was wrong. My smoothie was like CEMENT. I tried to eat it with a spoon, but I'm a texture person and I just couldn't deal. So I added in about a half a bottle of water and mixed it by hand with a spoon. This made it MUCH easier to drink, and made the texture a lot more bearable.
As far as taste, it's really not that bad at all. Banana is such a strong flavor, so that's really the main taste I'm getting. The spinach is sort of an afterthought, and after a few big gulps, I barely even notice it anymore.
My main concern at this moment is having flecks of spinach all over my teeth. lol. I hope people are nice enough to tell me if I do!
At lunch, I'll be having a tomato based smoothie. I'm really excited for this one, as I LOVE tomatoes. Here's what it's comprised of:
3 Large Tomatoes
6 Leaves of Leafy Lettuce (I'll be using spinach again)
2 Inch Piece of Cucumber
1 Garlic Clove
Handful of Fresh Cilantro
Small Wedge of Lemon
Doesn't that sound SO good?! I seriously can't wait :)
I plan to weigh myself daily, and I'll let you all know how much I'm losing. I will NOT be posting my starting/ending weight. I thought about it, but I just can't do it. I'll tell you the total I lost though :)
So that's it for today, kids. Wish me luck!
I suppose I should start by telling you a little about myself and about the cleanse. We'll start with me.
I'm coming up on 28 this year, and I'm heavier than I have ever been in my life. 30 lbs heavier, to be exact. You can imagine how uncomfortable it's making me. I feel like the worst part of the weight gain is that I can't really see any explanation for it. My lifestyle hasn't really changed, nor has my diet...so I guess I just chalk it up to getting older and my metabolism slowing. No matter the reason behind it though, I am not OK with it.
I find myself uncomfortable in my own skin. Constantly finding new areas that look or feel so disgusting to me. I don't like to go out anymore because I don't like to dress this body. I don't like to be in pictures anymore because I don't recognize my own face. Clearly, it is beyond time for me to make a change.
Besides that, I'm getting married in September of next year, and this version of me is NOT the version I want walking down the aisle.
Now, let's talk about the Green Smoothie Cleanse. I've tried a cleanse before, but I made the mistake of selecting the Master Cleanse (often referred to as the Lemonade Diet), and it just wasn't for me. I found myself angry, moody, unable to focus, and most of all: HUNGRY. I didn't even make it 3 days.
The Green Smoothie Cleanse is a more realistic approach for me. Basically, it's a raw food diet. I'm only eating raw fruits and vegetables (as well as legumes and nuts if you like). No Dairy, No Meat, Fish or Poultry, no Grains or Bread, and worst of all for me: No alcohol.
For my three meals of the day, I'm making a smoothie consisting of any fruits or vegetables I like and either leafy green lettuce (no iceberg...it's useless as far as nutrition goes), or spinach. Toss it all in a blender and go. If I'm hungry throughout the day, I can snack on any raw fruits, veggies or nuts I like. Not too difficult right? I certainly won't be starving, that's for sure.
I'm sure I'll miss my precious cheeses and meats...but I'll survive.
So now we know all about me, and all about the cleanse. Let's get in to day one.
For Breakfast this morning, I made a smoothie consisting of the following:
2 Mangos
1 Banana
1 Large Bunch of Fresh Spinach
The recipe I found for this did not call for water, so I assumed the natural juices from the fruits would thin the mixture out. I was wrong. My smoothie was like CEMENT. I tried to eat it with a spoon, but I'm a texture person and I just couldn't deal. So I added in about a half a bottle of water and mixed it by hand with a spoon. This made it MUCH easier to drink, and made the texture a lot more bearable.
As far as taste, it's really not that bad at all. Banana is such a strong flavor, so that's really the main taste I'm getting. The spinach is sort of an afterthought, and after a few big gulps, I barely even notice it anymore.
My main concern at this moment is having flecks of spinach all over my teeth. lol. I hope people are nice enough to tell me if I do!
At lunch, I'll be having a tomato based smoothie. I'm really excited for this one, as I LOVE tomatoes. Here's what it's comprised of:
3 Large Tomatoes
6 Leaves of Leafy Lettuce (I'll be using spinach again)
2 Inch Piece of Cucumber
1 Garlic Clove
Handful of Fresh Cilantro
Small Wedge of Lemon
Doesn't that sound SO good?! I seriously can't wait :)
I plan to weigh myself daily, and I'll let you all know how much I'm losing. I will NOT be posting my starting/ending weight. I thought about it, but I just can't do it. I'll tell you the total I lost though :)
So that's it for today, kids. Wish me luck!
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