This also may be due to the fact that I am now on my plan 100%. I am eating high fiber, balanced protein, low starch. I am drinking 1 gallon of water a day. and either cheese or 1 glass of milk. Yesterday I started my day with just an apple and 1 ounce of cheese. Then later I had 2 cups of popcorn. I then had a big salad with vinegar and olive oil, and my dinner was a pile of steamed veggies with salmon on rice pilaf. I was satisfied, light, and happy with myself. Today, we didn't have the things I needed for breakfast and the fiber items for the day, so rather than giving in to the pantry selections, we went to the store and chose the correct items for my plan.
Some of you may consider this basic, or common sense. This is about habit replacement for me. Before this week, my diet would have went as far as the convenience of my cabinets. I have to say that this blog is such a huge motivator that I feel excited to write what I am doing , so I am excited to do the right thing. So thank you for helping me with this, just be following my journey.
I have noticed other changes, that are signs of a working fiber diet. But I don't much feel like going into that. Just know that if you are starting a high fiber diet....stay close to a restroom....and that is all I have to say about that. As for some natural remedy's I have discovered, I am waiting for a few books to arrive that go into deeper detail on this subject. But my plan is to detoxify as I go along, as well as rejuvenate the missing nutrients that my now previous eating were stripping me of. I will say, that Janell insisted on getting organic coffee, so if you watched any of the videos from the list in my previous post, you may know what I am talking about. However, I wont spoil it for you but I will say this, I am not looking forward to this at all. I did try the peroxide in the ear trick....that was interesting, and I am wondering how that is going to play out, so we will see....lol.
So I still need to get a little more diligent about my measurements, and I still need to add a few things to the fiber category. But overall I feel really good about where I am at. I apologize to those who were expecting a blog yesterday I got too busy and forgot till after I was in bed already, so I will try to get this out everyday, but if I don't I am still thinking about you all.
Progress Report for11-16-10. I have yet to weigh myself, I will be next week. I go to the acupuncturist tomorrow for pain management and I am excited about that. I feel better today and that is directly attributed to the support I have been receiving and the motivation that has given me, I have never been so enthusiastic about this issue and for that I thank all of you. I do want to add that, at our farmer's market, I have found a super-food liquid supplement that is supposed to give you all your daily needs. Two issues with this I have are, the cost, it's expensive, and the taste....it's a mix between a sweet fruity drink and vomit....mm-mm yummy. I do however feel it after I drink my serving for the day. Other than that, I love you guys and I love the posts and emails I have been getting. Thank you and keep it up. James.
Yes!!!!!!! I am very excited with you! And extremely happy you had the finances to go to the store and buy what was appropriate for your plan. That makes all the difference. It sounds like you are doing very good James and Im really proud of you. And btw nothing you said seems basic to me. Yes they may be basic changes but they are huge steps and many of us who are reading this still havent committed to those changes ourselves. So kudos to you James! This blog made me feel great and it has been reinspiring me with other things. Such as giving soda up. I dont drink it often but I need to just cut it out altogether. Love you!
ReplyDeleteI must have missed something about peroxide in the ear, but 2 years ago I had to go to the ear Dr and he used it in my ear and recommended it on a monthly basis to keep my ears in good shape. It breaks down the wax and if there's wax that should be removed it bubbles, no bubbles - no wax.
ReplyDeleteAbout the super food ... I can get you vits (that are actually absorbed rather than just peed out) and E3Live Algae for about $125/mo. With this combo u won't get sick anymore, joints feel better, increased mental accuity, allergies reduce and u will DEFINATELY feel a difference. Research at E3Live.com and www.Melaleuca.com and www.rmbarry.com. and let me know soon. Also, I'm learning alot about detox right now. Best I've found is www.herbdoc.com . Their colon cleanse is diff, doesn't just flush out, but draws out toxins from large intestine tissue, absorbs those toxins and removes them. Huge improvement in how u feel and long term colon health. Need to learn more on their other cleanses but they're probably very good as well. A huge other thing is raw garlic. The best and cheapest store bought super food available, but u have to eat it raw. So I buy it in capsules, cheap. Consume 2-3/day. If sick then at least 6-9/day and you will get better very fast - not just have your symptoms masked, therefor prolonging actual recovery.
For me, keeping up with this regimine makes the diff between a tired, crappy kind of day vs a feel great, not moody, energized, healthy day. Sort of like a rainy day vs a sunny day!
I've found that eating healthy doesn't really increase the monthly food bill as long as you plan ahead. The more last minute, convenient oriented the food is, the more unhealthy it is.
The improvement that you are experiencing James, just in the last few days, times that by 100, that's where you will be in a few months. My guess is 4-6 months, but may be sooner. How's that for motivation?
Oh and btw, have you thought about how these changes are going to effect your kids? They learn by example, and you are now teaching them how to be life long healthy people. U rock Pappacheeto!
And no more missing days on this blog!!! lol I kept looking for it last night, waiting for you to post! I'm checking for it every day now. :-)
I know i'm kinda late on reading/commenting these blogs, but i'm trying to catch up as much as I can. And I'm sorry for commenting almost every post so far, lol. I just can't help it, i'm so proud and excited for you!! I read the first two sentences of this and I was all "Yay!! :DD" I'm so happy that you are not just making a change, but getting to FEEL the change.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing so well, and being SO brave and strong! Keep up the good work!
You truly are an inspiration. Never forget it dude.
Love youu!
- Cousin Jamahh!
Loving your good reports and praying for you. I don't quite understand your diet..but I do have a question about it. Seems your not eating much protien and more fiber. I know that diet in fiber is wonder and a great tool for weight loss. But for me to have energy and to stave off hunger I need a protien meat or some kind of exchange 2-3 times a day. If not meat, raw almonds or something. Walnuts and Almonds raise your HDL and bring down the bad stuff, but you only need a handful. Let me know your thoughts on this.
ReplyDeleteYvonne