Do the Lifestyle Diet Reset Day #6 –
Good news. I felt like stepping on the scale yesterday, and I lost four pounds! Remember, don’t weigh yourself every day. That can be self-defeating. Do it once or twice per week.
Sometimes, you have to motivate yourself to take a walk. It feels like a waste of time, but the recharge is important to reset your brain. Get away from the news and the stress and just the overall BS. And, if you wear a mask while you are walking, I will come find you! Don’t tempt me!
People think this way of eating is too fruit-heavy. Well, let me tell you, no one wants a kale and spinach shake after the indulgent holiday season. It’s just not realistic. Don’t worry, we are slowly adding veggies and more protein back into the diet. But sometimes, your body needs a break. These suggestions are all easy on your system.
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Yesterday, I found an unopened box of French macarons. I tried one since they are pretty low in calories, and it was too sweet! When you eat fruit and naturally sweetened foods, regular sugar is almost overwhelming. The same is true for all the sodium in processed foods. This means we are making progress!
UPON AWAKENING
Warm water with a squeeze of lemon juice
1 spoon of Bee pollen
Drink 6-8 glasses of filtered water per day
BREAKFAST ON THE GO
2 oz almond or other nut butter
2 oz all fruit spread (no sweeteners, artificial or otherwise)
2 slices Ezekiel bread
MID-MORNING SNACK
1 Hershey’s organic mini extra dark chocolate
LUNCH
1 can of vegetable soup ( I like Amy’s)
MID-AFTERNOON SNACK
whole wheat pita triangles with my avocado mash
1 Haas avocado, pinch of pink salt, pinch of chipotle powder, tsp of lime or lemon juice
mash it up!
DINNER
baked wild-caught pistachio-crusted salmon
Method – fish
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Add pistachios to food processor and pulse until they are well-broken up. Brush salmon with Dijon. Put the pistachios on a plate and dip the Dijon part of each filet in the pistachios. Place on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes to desired doneness. (I like mine medium.)
quinoa blend ( I like the Seeds of Change packets, because they are organic, wholesome and quick.)
steamed broccoli heads with lemon
If you are in the mood, pair with this perfect organic, biodynamic Chardonnay
EVENING SNACK
1 can of pears (no sugar added) drained
2 TB of Nocciolata organic cocoa hazelnut spread
BEDTIME ROUTINE
2 spoons of living probiotic
roasted dandelion tea before bed, read one chapter of a real book (you know, with paper)
I am currently reading Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography.
My thoughtful son bought it for me as a Christmas present.
Right now, I’m reserving comment on it. I have a few clips about Bourdain here on the site.
Until next time, cheers! Heads up. We are making progress!