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!
Posted by January Harshe on December 4, 2007
You have to exercise the way that is best for you! Basically, whatever you will get off your butt and do… DO THAT! I won’t use a treadmill and I don’t want my kids in the daycare at a gym to use a treadmill, swimming is not feasible for me right now, and I do NOT like running (sorry to my running friends). Walking outside with the kids just works for me. The kids and I get out of the house and we usually find a walking path that leads us to a park. This way they can play and get their exercise and I get a break from crazy toddlers. It’s perfect for us. What’s right for you? Figure it out and get off your lazy, large rear-end and do it!
Can I just say I love jogger’s? My friend Amy once said that if she could marry her jogger, she would. I hear ya girl! They are a working-out mama’s best friend! So, I have a double jogger as I’ve mentioned before. Well, I have 3 kids. Carrying the baby in a sling will work for now, but then what? See, Brandon and I had the bright idea to have kids close in age, so they are 4 years old and under. None of them can keep up at the pace I want to go. Soooo, I want a triple jogger!!!!!!!! I really do. I mean look at that sucker! Isn’t bad*ss?! It’s on the Christmas list, so here’s hoping Santa is generous this year (come on Santa, I’ve been a good girl)!
I Am What I Eat
-Amy’s yummy banana smoothie
-Kombucha
-An o. apple, a Lara Bar and a Bora Bar, H20
-A "green lemonade". I don’t have a juicer right now, so the fruit was whole and super blended in the Vitamix. It was a lemon, an apple, a celery stalk, 2/3 cucumber, and some leaves cut off our radishes. It was good and gave Brandon and I bursts of energy. Being that it was in a blender and not juiced, I’d add more juicy fruit and a little less cucumber. I can’t wait to get another Jack Lalanne juicer!
-Made the tofu and couscous again with ginger this time.
-Decaf Green Tea
-O. air popped popcorn w/olive oil and sea salt
-Home made french fries (red potatoes cut up and cooked in olive and coconut oil), an Amy’s (I seem to like Amy’s!) California veggie burger cut up with o. ketchup.
-Glass of Silk chocolate soy milk.
Did I Exercise Today?
Yep. I walked a mile to the park and a mile home. I kept a good pace (once I switched the kids around, got the baby to stop crying, gave the kids snacks, etc). It felt really good. On the way home it got hot. My pelvis hurts tonight, but it was so worth it. I want to get that triple jogger and rock this neighborhood. I can be known as that crazy lady w/the huge stroller!
Overall and Tomorrow’s Goals
I am proud of myself for eating well and getting exercise today. Tomorrow I am going to go on a shorter, easier walk just to get in the habit of walking everyday. Baby steps!
Posted by January Harshe on December 3, 2007
Like I said in my previous post, I don’t count calories. If I don’t like how I’m feeling or don’t think I’m losing right, then I make minor adjustments. I look at what I’ve been eating and change it. I think I’ve been allowing too many little carb snacks in. Having a handful of pita chips here and there adds up and it has no nutritional value whatsoever! So, today I am going to focus on eating all nutrient dense foods. We’ll see how it goes!
I Am What I Eat:
-1/2 banana, Amy’s smoothie
-An o. apple w/o. peanut butter (probably about 1.5 tbsp if you really want to know)
-Decaf Green Tea
-Lunch was yummy tofu and couscous. I used coconut oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, turmeric, curry and orange peel. It was scruptioully umptious (as my sister would say)
-A couple handfuls of o. air popped popcorn w/olive oil and sea salt today
-Synergy Kombucha
-Bora Bora Wellness Bar
-Dinner was o. short grain brown rice w/o. black beans, o. Emerald Valley hot salsa and 1/3 avocado on top! It was quite good I have to say. I would never have eaten rice and beans, but with the salsa, avocado and spices added to the beans (minced garlic, turmeric and sea salt), it was more than doable.
Did I Exercise Today?
Ahhh! No! That’s OK though, I have a play date at the park tomorrow, so 2, 1 mile walks are in my near future.
Overall and Tomorrow’s Goals
I felt amazing today. My only "carbs" other than fruit, etc. was couscous and brown rice (and a little popcorn). I felt light and on my toes. I’m going to continue to watch which kind of carbs I am eating and make sure they are coming from great, nutritious sources.
Walk, Walk, Walk!
