After being with my coach now for 10 days and trying to put only good things in my body, I have reached a new high for me...trying new things has never bothered me but to actually make food for myself and anyone else who is brave enough to eat some of my concoctions, I'm happy to report that even my wife, Karma tried the "hearty mushroom stew" (two bowls of it) and loved it. I thought it would be too peppery for her but aparently not! WOO-HOO!
Now for my confession. I opened my food diary for the first time since the 3rd of April (much to my chagrin) and realized it'd been nearly 5 days since I'd logged what I ate throughout a day...and it's not because I had any remorse about what I ate...just got forgetful...I hope coach isn't too irked with me...feeling pretty inexcusable about now but determined to get back on track. I have been eating well and staying away from processed foods as much as possible, coffee excluded...but this morning learned a valuable lesson about half & half...fat is better than fat free...sweet! (I'm still trying like mad to cut back). I don't even think it's the caffiene anymore. I just like the taste...go figure, and I hear coach saying..."and you're not liking dandelion greens because they're bitter? But you'll drink a cup of coffee?...whatever!" :)
So today was Kale Salad with the veganaise/almond butter asian dressing! OMG! How awesome did that taste this morning?! Normally I'm eating organic oatmeal with cacao buds and the like for breakfast. This morning it was Kale Salad...soooo delicious!
When I went to buy seitan at Whole Foods last night I asked a clerk where I could find "seitan" to which he replied; "in Hell dude, duh!"
He motioned for me to follow him while I'm snickering about his obvious pun...he directs me to the cooler where tofu and other soy based protein stuff is kept cool and points... "there's seitan."
We look at each other then back at "seitan." I go..."doesn't look all that evil or frightening to me."
"Me either," he shrugs. "Peace dude." And he walked off!
Okay, goofy but funny. You had to be there....I WAS! HAAAAA!!!
Love you coach. Thank you!
Love, love, love the seitan story! I'm going to be sharing that one! I'm so pleased to hear that Karma tried the mushroom stew and that she liked it. It is so helpful when your loved ones are positive about the changes you're making.
ReplyDeleteAnd the kale salad....what can I say. I eat it every day and when its gone I'm sad and then make more of it. It is the snack food of choice in these parts.
About the half and half....so many things but this one lesson for now. You've heard it said, "Fat in equals fat on" well I want to change that for you. The truth is this, "Fat in equals supple skin." especially the right kinds of fats which we can talk about later.
Mark your progress is at lightening speed! It has been 10 days now, read Daniel Chapter 1 in the Old Testament and check out his awesome 10 day adventure with eating and we can discuss his amazing results too.
I'm here to support you all the way. You're doing important work that will sustain you throughout your life.