Thought Of The Day

Posted by January Harshe on December 5, 2007

I just have so much going through my brain when it comes to health, losing weight, etc. I’m also going to start posting articles. We are working on getting our own website up so we can transfer this blog over As you can see, we’ve clearly done that. That way we’ll have more freedom and can better organize all of this information! It’s kinda exciting actually! I can’t wait to write posts/articles on raw dairy, my favorite snacks and drinks, excitotoxins (that’s all Brandon), etc. There will be info, links and our thoughts on the subject. Hey, this is fun to us!

I Am What I Eat!

-Amy’s Yummy Smoothie

-Cut up o. apple w/o. peanut butter

-O. brown rice, o. pinto beans, o. hot Emerald Valley salsa, 1/2 small avocado

-Bora Bora Wellness Bar

-Decaf Green and Red Raspberry Leaf tea, homemade and iced

-Bora Bora Wellness Bar

-Rice, guacamole and tortilla chips (a Christmas party).

Did I Exercise Today?

Nope (as I bow my head down in shame).

Overall and Tomorrow’s Goals

I was a little nervous about the party. I did really well though. I ate vegetarian and stayed away from the tamales! I am so proud of myself. I didn’t pop one piece of candy in my mouth and took no bites of all the cookies and desserts! It’s almost like instinct to grab something and eat it. Obviously it’s a habit and I’m breaking it! Go me!

Tomorrow I am walking to the park again. We have a playdate, so I have to go. It’ll feel great!

Counting Calories Is For Sissies

Posted by January Harshe on December 2, 2007

I am sure you have noticed that I don’t count calories in numbers, points, or any other form. I don’t measure 1/2 cups of everything or balance things on a little scale to make sure I don’t eat too many ounces. You know what I do? I use my head! Use your head people! Are you hungry? Eat! Are you full? Stop Eating! I guess exercising "portion control" is the closest thing I can relate to. What does that mean though? Who decides on the portions? You do! So, once again you have to decide how large or small of a portion to eat.

Today I was starving at lunch. I had 2 bowls of home made fried rice. I didn’t just eat 1 cup because someone told me that’s all I should eat. Could I do that? Sure, I could eat 1 cup or 8 oz of everything, then later that night binge on a HUGE portion of ice cream because I’m ravenously hungry and have no control! Eat when you are hungry and eat something yummy and healthy and how much you need to. Your body, mind and not-guilty conscious will thank you!

I Am What I Eat:

-An o. clementine and o. banana, H20

-A Bora Bora Wellness bar and an o. red apple (got hungry at church, hey a 3 hour block is long!)

-Applesauce, a handful of pita chips, a few bites of kids o. pb&j rollups

-A lot of vegetable fried rice (made w/leftover rice from last night…so easy and yummy)

-One of my friend Amy’s (by the way she is one of the coolest, funniest people I know…check her out for yourself here!) smoothies! It was 1 cup rice/soymilk, 1 cup vanilla soy milk, 2 bananas, cinnamon, nutmeg and real vanilla syrup (no alcohol in it). It fed myself, my hubby and 2 kids. It was delicious! Thanks Amy!

-Synergy Kombucha, H20

-Small plate of noodles and o. marinara sauce

-2 slices of an apple with peanut butter, handful of o. air popped popcorn, another Bora Bar

Did I Exercise Today?

Nope, it’s the Sabbath. I might go on a leisure walk with Brandon and the kids on Sundays, but nothing serious.

Overall and Tomorrow’s Goals:

Other than being exhausted this morning form the kiddos waking up a lot, I feel great today!
I am going to go on a 1-2 mile walk 3 times this week!