Sorry for not posting in awhile but my life ha been pretty crazy. I am still going strong though I did have a little bit of meat which was disgusting. I found that the texture was completely off.
I hope to post some more soon.
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Thursday, September 22, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Interesting
Yesterday I went out for a boys night and still stayed vegan but it was fried (samosas). Man do I feel like crap after eating that. In order to be at my best I need to plant strong.
Today was a great day, eat some great plant strong food went to some local islands with the kids and did lots of walking.
Dinner was vegetarian sushi with the kids.
Hope you are all rockin the plant strong world!
Today was a great day, eat some great plant strong food went to some local islands with the kids and did lots of walking.
Dinner was vegetarian sushi with the kids.
Hope you are all rockin the plant strong world!
Friday, September 9, 2011
Stalled
I am still 100% Plant Strong no ifs ands or buts however the exercise portion of this plan has not been working out. My kids have been waking me up at night and I have been exhausted during the day and just lacking the gas to get moving.
I have never been much of a consistent exerciser and so find it tough to find the time or motivation to do exercise. My schedule is pretty tightly packed during the day . The only real time I have to workout is after the kids go to sleep which is 830 which means by the time I am done working out and showered it will be 10. I then find myself too wound up to sleep before midnight.
Maybe that is the solution?
How is everyone else doing?
I have never been much of a consistent exerciser and so find it tough to find the time or motivation to do exercise. My schedule is pretty tightly packed during the day . The only real time I have to workout is after the kids go to sleep which is 830 which means by the time I am done working out and showered it will be 10. I then find myself too wound up to sleep before midnight.
Maybe that is the solution?
How is everyone else doing?
Sunday, September 4, 2011
September 4
Yesterday I went to a birthday party for one of my son's school friends. One of the mothers who I know well showed up with her kids. I bent down and started talking to the kids she didn't recognize me and was wondering who the stranger was talking to her kids. She couldn't get over the transformation I had gone under in the last month or so. That certainly helps with the motivation. Not that I am doing this for others but it sure doesn't hurt when you get complemented.
The other thing that was cool was I was sitting at the computer with my wife and I put on the Ted Talks with Rip and also a youtube video of Rip's dad and she then agreed to watch Forks over Knives on Netflix. She then agreed that this diet was the way to go and has agreed to join me. That is cool.
Last night for dinner we had chickpea (garbanzo), mushroom and swiss chard tacos! The tacos were raw tacos (dehydrator tacos). IT was an awesome supper and quite filling. My wife has made the point though and I agree that we need salad with every meal including meals that are salads! :-)
Hope everyone else is going plant strong!!
The other thing that was cool was I was sitting at the computer with my wife and I put on the Ted Talks with Rip and also a youtube video of Rip's dad and she then agreed to watch Forks over Knives on Netflix. She then agreed that this diet was the way to go and has agreed to join me. That is cool.
Last night for dinner we had chickpea (garbanzo), mushroom and swiss chard tacos! The tacos were raw tacos (dehydrator tacos). IT was an awesome supper and quite filling. My wife has made the point though and I agree that we need salad with every meal including meals that are salads! :-)
Hope everyone else is going plant strong!!
Friday, September 2, 2011
Day 32
Still going strong. I have been eating in a lot of restaurants with people who insist on waving meat in my face thinking it will tempt be back to the dark side but I have to be honest it is not working. I am happy with my diet and what I am eating. I like feeling young and energetic.
I have to say my workouts have not started as of yet. I have been very tired and not getting enough sleep (new bed is not working out). The forecast for this weekend is not looking like it is going to be very helpful either it is supposed to be raining not very good for biking.
Tonight's dinner is cream of cauliflower without the cream. The recipe uses almond milk. If its any good I will post the recipe, so far I think it is kind of bland but we will see after it is done simmering.
Next week is the first week of school here in Canada so my little ones are gearing up to go back. I think once we get them on track it will help me get the time I need in order to get the workouts on track.
I am still contemplating Jonny's challenge for 1 year. My debate is do I accept the challenge which in my mind means no meat at all or do what I originally planned which is once in a blue moon having some seafood on dates with my wife. Is it cheating to take the challenge and then occasionally have seafood?
I have to say my workouts have not started as of yet. I have been very tired and not getting enough sleep (new bed is not working out). The forecast for this weekend is not looking like it is going to be very helpful either it is supposed to be raining not very good for biking.
Tonight's dinner is cream of cauliflower without the cream. The recipe uses almond milk. If its any good I will post the recipe, so far I think it is kind of bland but we will see after it is done simmering.
Next week is the first week of school here in Canada so my little ones are gearing up to go back. I think once we get them on track it will help me get the time I need in order to get the workouts on track.
I am still contemplating Jonny's challenge for 1 year. My debate is do I accept the challenge which in my mind means no meat at all or do what I originally planned which is once in a blue moon having some seafood on dates with my wife. Is it cheating to take the challenge and then occasionally have seafood?
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Day 31
Day 31 and still going strong. I went to see my naturopath yesterday to determine if I am doing everything right and getting everything I need on my new diet. The only thing I think I need to be concerned about is protein. She suggested I should be getting about 30mg of Iron per day as plant iron isn't absorbed as readily as animal iron.
The other thing I learned is that there are certain veggies and fruits you need to consume in smaller quantities when consumed raw as they can interfere with thyroid function. Follow this link to see more: http://www.ithyroid.com/goitrogens.htm
I thought that it was a joke and then I did more research and yes it is true. I wonder why I have never seen this mentioned in any of the raw books I have read.
So tomorrow starts Day 1 of 28 days of exercise. The rules are simple - 30 minutes of exercise that increases my heart rate to the target range. I need to combine, cardio, strenghth and flexibility training.
I like changing things one habit at a time. It makes like much easier.
The other thing I learned is that there are certain veggies and fruits you need to consume in smaller quantities when consumed raw as they can interfere with thyroid function. Follow this link to see more: http://www.ithyroid.com/goitrogens.htm
I thought that it was a joke and then I did more research and yes it is true. I wonder why I have never seen this mentioned in any of the raw books I have read.
So tomorrow starts Day 1 of 28 days of exercise. The rules are simple - 30 minutes of exercise that increases my heart rate to the target range. I need to combine, cardio, strenghth and flexibility training.
I like changing things one habit at a time. It makes like much easier.
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