Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24th, I'm starting a 100 Day Raw Challenge. The official end to the Challenge will be July 1st. Over the last couple years I've started to really clue to how my body works. I think this all happened when I hit 40. I know to lose weight, no carbs and I need to do lots of cardio. I've discovered I can't eat gluten and certain foods trigger migraines. The biggest thing I discovered is I need to be on a raw food diet.
About 2 years ago I was for six plus months. I lost weight, my skin glowed and I had never felt more energetic. I was even almost down to my goal of a size 8. Then I had some major life changes happen, I injured my knee etc, and I fell completely off Raw. I tried unsuccessfully to go back on a Raw diet in January, I am up to about 75%. It was just bad timing, being winter and a crappy one at that, I needed warm food in my belly. But now. Now I am fully ready. Now I am ready to start bombarding my body with goodness.
This isn't just a food journey, this is a whole lotta other stuff going on as well. But this is a great start!!! I've been doing a tonne of research, pulled out my Raw books. I've discovered there is a farmers market a 20 minute walk from here that is open every Saturday morning. I have pulled out my dehydrator and have chosen Sundays to be my day to dehydrate things for the week. I'm a scheduler and list person and having todo's on a calendar will also help me on this renewed journey.
Other things I am going to start doing again, and how I've missed them, is adding Yoga back into my work outs. Yoga always destressed me!
I am excited about tomorrow and the next 100 days!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Mmm Rabbit Food!
It begins again!
About a year ago, I fell off the raw wagon. I was doing ok up till then, I wasn't 100% raw but was still hanging in at around 80 %. Then I had a few major changes happen. The last two years have been about major changes. And because of this I stopped being as dedicated to raw. To top it all off, early last spring I injured my knee and couldn't walk properly for almost 3 months. It took about 9 months before I could start exercising again. A combination of my addiction to carbs and sitting on my ass, I gained 20 some pounds.
Weight gain has made me feel gross, bloated and unattractive. I'm not going back to a raw vegan diet for the weight loss, it is a benefit. I am returning to the raw lifestyle because when I was on it before, I had felt healthy, energetic and alive! Though it can be a bit of work preparing some of the dishes, it was well worth it for me. I lost weight, cellulite was almost non existent, my skin glowed and I never felt tired. When people around me where getting sick with the flu or colds I was as healthy as an Ox. The benefits are well worth the work.
Starting Tuesday, I am moving back to a raw diet. From then till April 30th, I will stick to 100% as a way of detoxing my body, then May 1st will stick to a 90% raw diet. I had originally tried to do this starting January 1st but failed. I think it was because it was still winter and my body was craving warm foods. That and I wasn't in the proper mind set. I am now and can't wait. I am starting myself off with a 3 day juice cleanse, then right into the rabbit food as so many others call it!
About a year ago, I fell off the raw wagon. I was doing ok up till then, I wasn't 100% raw but was still hanging in at around 80 %. Then I had a few major changes happen. The last two years have been about major changes. And because of this I stopped being as dedicated to raw. To top it all off, early last spring I injured my knee and couldn't walk properly for almost 3 months. It took about 9 months before I could start exercising again. A combination of my addiction to carbs and sitting on my ass, I gained 20 some pounds.
Weight gain has made me feel gross, bloated and unattractive. I'm not going back to a raw vegan diet for the weight loss, it is a benefit. I am returning to the raw lifestyle because when I was on it before, I had felt healthy, energetic and alive! Though it can be a bit of work preparing some of the dishes, it was well worth it for me. I lost weight, cellulite was almost non existent, my skin glowed and I never felt tired. When people around me where getting sick with the flu or colds I was as healthy as an Ox. The benefits are well worth the work.
Starting Tuesday, I am moving back to a raw diet. From then till April 30th, I will stick to 100% as a way of detoxing my body, then May 1st will stick to a 90% raw diet. I had originally tried to do this starting January 1st but failed. I think it was because it was still winter and my body was craving warm foods. That and I wasn't in the proper mind set. I am now and can't wait. I am starting myself off with a 3 day juice cleanse, then right into the rabbit food as so many others call it!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
I just looked at Rorschach and saw one of the few good things of a 3 hour movie...
Hmmm. Does hype around a movie make you want to see it or wait for the DVD? As a general rule of thumb if a movie is being hyped as one of the best movies in decades, it usually sucks. Best parts in the trailers yada yada. I had my fingers crossed that Watchmen was going to be beyond that. It has been getting some pretty ok reviews and many friends and raving about it. Tonight, well, the rule of thumb seems to have applied.
Years ago I read the graphic novel and thought to myself, 'This might make a pretty awesome movie.' I may have said that out loud and, I apologize. Don't get me wrong, am sure some comic book frea... fanatics will be all over me here. It wasn't entirely bad. The special affects were well done and graphically it was pleasing to the eye. And Rorschach, Rorschach was brilliantly played by Jackie Earle Haley. Of course once I got past my Bad News Bears moment, I saw the brilliance in his performance. However, this movie was way too long in the tooth, by about an hour. So much didn't need to be there. I found myself at the 2 hour point thinking, is this over yet? And not because I needed to take a washroom break, I was at that point honestly hoping for the Russians to send off their nuclear bombs. Oops! I'm speaking out loud again.
If you are a fan of the graphic novel, I am sure it is worth your hard earned cashola to go see it. I do admit, it is one of those, have to see it on the big screen type movies, but if you can hold out, in about 3 months it will be on DVD and in about 4 months, you will be able to go to a BMV and buy a used copy. I strongly suggest if you are wanting to see a spring movie, save your pennies for Terminator Salvation and please excuse my placing hype on it.
Years ago I read the graphic novel and thought to myself, 'This might make a pretty awesome movie.' I may have said that out loud and, I apologize. Don't get me wrong, am sure some comic book frea... fanatics will be all over me here. It wasn't entirely bad. The special affects were well done and graphically it was pleasing to the eye. And Rorschach, Rorschach was brilliantly played by Jackie Earle Haley. Of course once I got past my Bad News Bears moment, I saw the brilliance in his performance. However, this movie was way too long in the tooth, by about an hour. So much didn't need to be there. I found myself at the 2 hour point thinking, is this over yet? And not because I needed to take a washroom break, I was at that point honestly hoping for the Russians to send off their nuclear bombs. Oops! I'm speaking out loud again.
If you are a fan of the graphic novel, I am sure it is worth your hard earned cashola to go see it. I do admit, it is one of those, have to see it on the big screen type movies, but if you can hold out, in about 3 months it will be on DVD and in about 4 months, you will be able to go to a BMV and buy a used copy. I strongly suggest if you are wanting to see a spring movie, save your pennies for Terminator Salvation and please excuse my placing hype on it.
Monday, March 2, 2009
The March issue of Lipstik Indie is up!
Hey all, the new issue of Lipstik Indie (www.lipstikindie.com) is up and alive! Our featured artist for the the month of March is the all girl band Fidgit!
Also included in the new issue are:
Bands - The Black Atlantic, (reviewed by Viki Ackland)
Books - Reproduce and Revolt edited by Josh MacPhee and Favianna Rodriguez (reviewed by Carolina Smart), Nothing To Lose by Steve Vernon (reviewed by Carolina Smart)
DIY/Indie Online Stores - Pretty Raccoon Clothing (reviewed by Laura Roberts)
Graphic Novel - Bad Habits by Cristy C. Road (reviewed by Cathy Petch)
Movies - Dreamscape by Daniel J. Fox (reviewed by Cathy Petch)
Zines - Above Ground Press (reviewed by Devon Jones)
Also included in the new issue are:
Bands - The Black Atlantic, (reviewed by Viki Ackland)
Books - Reproduce and Revolt edited by Josh MacPhee and Favianna Rodriguez (reviewed by Carolina Smart), Nothing To Lose by Steve Vernon (reviewed by Carolina Smart)
DIY/Indie Online Stores - Pretty Raccoon Clothing (reviewed by Laura Roberts)
Graphic Novel - Bad Habits by Cristy C. Road (reviewed by Cathy Petch)
Movies - Dreamscape by Daniel J. Fox (reviewed by Cathy Petch)
Zines - Above Ground Press (reviewed by Devon Jones)
Thursday, February 26, 2009
1, 2, 3 pause, 5, 6, 7 pause
I'm going on an adventure. It's called Salsa dancing!!! For the last year Rebecca has been suggesting that we go Salsa dancing on regular outings. It's a lot of fun, a great way to meet people and an amazing work out. Only problem is.. I'm an uncoordinated klutz when it comes to that kinda stuff.
Earlier today I had a quick lesson from Katie, a lover of the dance! It seemed simple enough, though I was still tripping over my feet when she was showing me. When I got home I downloaded 3 videos from Youtube.com showing me the basic steps. I was even practicing them tonight. I think I have the basic steps down, god help me if they spin me or if someone actually wants to dance with me..... oye! Though I think I have it figured out, I look like a rhythmless goof ball doing it. The funny thing is, when just dancing around to Salsa music and not doing the steps, I'm fine, but the second I started doing the 1, 2, 3, pause, I was tripping over my feet. My dogs were looking at me like I was insane!!! But I'm not going to give up! My love of latin music and latin men will keep me going :)
Tomorrow, I will continue with my practicing, Saturday will be the real test. The place we are going to has Salsa lessons from 8:30 on. Here's hoping I don't fall down! Being the optimist, by the time summer rolls around, I am determined to be an expert!!!
Earlier today I had a quick lesson from Katie, a lover of the dance! It seemed simple enough, though I was still tripping over my feet when she was showing me. When I got home I downloaded 3 videos from Youtube.com showing me the basic steps. I was even practicing them tonight. I think I have the basic steps down, god help me if they spin me or if someone actually wants to dance with me..... oye! Though I think I have it figured out, I look like a rhythmless goof ball doing it. The funny thing is, when just dancing around to Salsa music and not doing the steps, I'm fine, but the second I started doing the 1, 2, 3, pause, I was tripping over my feet. My dogs were looking at me like I was insane!!! But I'm not going to give up! My love of latin music and latin men will keep me going :)
Tomorrow, I will continue with my practicing, Saturday will be the real test. The place we are going to has Salsa lessons from 8:30 on. Here's hoping I don't fall down! Being the optimist, by the time summer rolls around, I am determined to be an expert!!!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
I hate being left in the dark...
Currently they are doing repairs to our balconies, and for our privacy we were advised to keep all of our curtains closed. For those who have seen my apartment, I have these huge, lovely windows and each day tonnes of light comes in. I've only had the curtains closed for a few hours and am realizing how much I NEED the sunlight!!! I want to go and rip open my curtains, the only issue is the workers are right outside my balcony as I type this. My boy dog has suddenly become over protective of me and if he sees people out there he will likely go apeshit!
I will have to go out for a walk before I start writing or I will end up completely ansty! Not being able to let the light in has made me realize I need sunlight in every aspect of my life. When I do look into the future, which isn't very often, I can tell if something is going to happen or not, simply by the ability to see bright lights. It's something I've done all my life and will continue to do so. Recently I've had to do the same with people. Once I stepped back and I allowed them to come in the light, I haven't been liking what I'm seeing. As a matter of fact, I'm not seeing any light at all.
When I start thinking positive about stuff, good things happen. When I'm negative they don't. When I have positive people in my life positive things happen, when I have negative people, negative things happens. For some reason, I continually attract negative people, maybe they are drawn to my positive attitude, who knows. What I've realized in the last few days is the moment I see any negativity in people I need to cut them loose. It doesn't make me feel good to be around them. Since I've stepped away from negative aspects of my life, lots of good things are happening and I know as long as I keep the darkness out of my life, it will continue to do so.
I will have to go out for a walk before I start writing or I will end up completely ansty! Not being able to let the light in has made me realize I need sunlight in every aspect of my life. When I do look into the future, which isn't very often, I can tell if something is going to happen or not, simply by the ability to see bright lights. It's something I've done all my life and will continue to do so. Recently I've had to do the same with people. Once I stepped back and I allowed them to come in the light, I haven't been liking what I'm seeing. As a matter of fact, I'm not seeing any light at all.
When I start thinking positive about stuff, good things happen. When I'm negative they don't. When I have positive people in my life positive things happen, when I have negative people, negative things happens. For some reason, I continually attract negative people, maybe they are drawn to my positive attitude, who knows. What I've realized in the last few days is the moment I see any negativity in people I need to cut them loose. It doesn't make me feel good to be around them. Since I've stepped away from negative aspects of my life, lots of good things are happening and I know as long as I keep the darkness out of my life, it will continue to do so.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Sometimes we give away too much.
Today I had a conversation with a good friend, a best friend. She said some things to me that stung a little, but truthful things she only said because she cares about me. She told me that I give too much of myself away to people who don't deserve it and when I don't get the same reciprocated back, I silently act out. Under no terms did she say I was a door mat, rather a mothering type who is always looking out for the other guy, yet always going over the top.
I fought with myself to disagree with her, but, I couldn't. She was correct and that is what stung. She was painfully right, I give too much of myself to others, they rarely give back and I need to learn how to stop. I need to start saying no, start being selfish and if they don't give back I need to not continue on. I need to stop being nice, I need to learn to walk away.
Since I was a kid I've always looked after everyone. As an adult, though not wanting children, am the mothering type. Everyone comes to me when in need, having questions or, needing to get things done. I am the dependable, responsible one, the one that will get the job done, the sacrificial lamb. I've sacrificed and given without question, putting others first, over and over again.
Today, was an awakening. Today I realized that if I am EVER going to be able to make Carolina happy or get ahead in my life, I need to stop. I need to take myself off the offering table. I need to stop giving myself away.
I fought with myself to disagree with her, but, I couldn't. She was correct and that is what stung. She was painfully right, I give too much of myself to others, they rarely give back and I need to learn how to stop. I need to start saying no, start being selfish and if they don't give back I need to not continue on. I need to stop being nice, I need to learn to walk away.
Since I was a kid I've always looked after everyone. As an adult, though not wanting children, am the mothering type. Everyone comes to me when in need, having questions or, needing to get things done. I am the dependable, responsible one, the one that will get the job done, the sacrificial lamb. I've sacrificed and given without question, putting others first, over and over again.
Today, was an awakening. Today I realized that if I am EVER going to be able to make Carolina happy or get ahead in my life, I need to stop. I need to take myself off the offering table. I need to stop giving myself away.
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