Day #28: Emotional & Self Realization Day

Day # 28 of my 30 day Smoothie & Raw Food Challenge

Word of the Day: "Emotions are meant to be shared so others can listen or comfort you, but not battled in and fester" 

Its day #28 and I stepped onto the scale and my weight has not moved. Therefore I have entered a plateau stage. 

I feel like an emotional wretch and wondered if I am feeding my body the correct food and the distribution of any given quantity of food that can hinder my ability to shred the pounds and at the same time feel better about myself. 

I am in the process of researching the following: 
- Did my last 28 days comprise of too much sugary fruits?
- Did I take in too less of calories in a given day compared to what I have been burning up in a day?
-  Am I overexercising on the days when I run for my couch to 5K and at the same time do Insanity?

The reason for my plateau lies in one of the above or in between one of those options and for that reason my strategy for the next month has changed and I am still working on what I should be doing for my eating plan for July.

I must admit, today I drank only one smoothie in the morning and had salad for both lunch and dinner. 

I am not giving up, I am completing the 30 days. 

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Exercise:

Week 4

Insanity: No Insanity

Day 1 of Week 5:  "NHS Couch to 5K"
URL: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/couch-to-5k.aspx

Morning Run

Food:

Breakfast: Kale, Apple, Smoothie

1 cup kale
1/2 grreen apple
1/4 cup avocado
1/2 cucumber
1 tbsp flaxseed
1 cup water

Lunch: Salad
2 cups lettuce
6 slices tomatoes
1 slice red onion
1 tbsp caesar dressing ******

Dinner: Salad & Fruits
1 cup Lettuce
3 slices cucumber
1 slice tomato
6 slices sweet pepper
1 tsp thousand island ******

Fruits:
2 red plums

Other:
22 cooked mussels *******

Note: I am not a fitness expert; I am just a person trying to live a healthier life by eating more fruits and vegetables and recording my experience.

I encourage everyone to check your allergies to specific food and consult with your physician before starting any exercise journey.

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Day #27: Up My Intensity on Insanity

Day # 27 of my 30 day Smoothie & Raw Food Challenge

Word of the Day: "NO pain, NO gain"

It's day #27 and my body hurts more than normal. I am definitely pushing myself much harder now and I am feeling the Insanity workout more and more. However, I think my weight has been at a stand still and I am wondering what may be contributing to the plateau. 

I will be finishing up the last three days with a liver detox on Sunday June 30. 

July will be meatless month and I will be replacing one juice with a meal. 

Also, I will be exploring my options and learning more about Nutrition in the month of July, so stay tune for recipes and information about the food we consume.

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Exercise:

Week 4

Insanity: "Pure Cardio"

Food:

Breakfast: Pear, Aloe, Banana Smoothie

1 pear
1/2 banana
1/2 inch raw aloe (without the skin)
1/4 green apple (without the skin)
1/2 lime (squeezed)
1 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 cup water

Snack #1:

1 bosc pear

Lunch: Green goodness

1 cup kale

1/2 cucumber

1/2 green apple

1/2 lime (squeezed)

1/2 cup pineapple
1/2 cup avocado
1/2 pear

1.5 cups water

Dinner: Salad
1 cup lettuce
2 fig
1 kiwi
1 slice avocado (1/4 cup avocado)
1 slice onion marine in lemon juice and black pepper
1 sprinkle avocado oil
1 slice green apple diced

Note: I am not a fitness expert; I am just a person trying to live a healthier life by eating more fruits and vegetables and recording my experience.

I encourage everyone to check your allergies to specific food and consult with your physician before starting any exercise journey.

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Day #26: Counting Calories & Upcoming Challenge(s)

Day # 26 of my 30 day Smoothie & Raw Food Challenge

Word of the Day: "Success can be measured in increments, not only by the final result" By ERH

Its day #26 and I am getting closer to the end of the smoothie challenge and I am preparing for another challenge in July.

Tomorrow I will be presenting the first set of menu items for week one of July food challenge.

My new exercise goal is to do intentional exercise and aim at burning 700  - 1000 calories a day for the next five days.
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Exercise:

Week 4

Insanity: "Cardio Recovery"

Day 3 of Week 4:  "NHS Couch to 5K"

URL: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/couch-to-5k.aspx. 
 WEEK 4 COMPLETED!!!!!

Morning Run: 

 

Food:

Breakfast: Orange, Mango, Ginger Blast

1 orange
1 cup mango
1 banana
2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1.5 cups water

Lunch: Blueberry Smoothie

1 cup kale

1 cup blueberry

1/2 lime (squeezed)

1/2 cup pineapple

1 tbsp almond butter

1.5 cups water

Snack #1:

4 oz roasted mix nuts (no salt)

After Lunch Intentional Exercise: 

TOTAL CALORIES BURN TODAY (INTENTIONAL EXERCISE):  748 CALORIES

Dinner:Orange, Mango, Banana Smoothie
1 cup mango
1/2 banana
1 orange
1 cup water

Snack #2: 
1 bosc pear

Note: I am not a fitness expert; I am just a person trying to live a healthier life by eating more fruits and vegetables and recording my experience.

I encourage everyone to check your allergies to specific food and consult with your physician before starting any exercise journey.

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Day #25: FIVE Days AWAY - Closer & Closer

Day # 25 of my 30 day Smoothie & Raw Food Challenge

Word of the Day: "Live each day expecting the very best, and the rest will be gravy" By ERH

Its day #25 and I am five days away from completing my first ever smoothie/raw food challenge. I do not call this a diet because it is a challenge as I embark on a life style change.

This experience has awaken a career in me, that is a career to live a more healthy life and to help others who ever is willing to listen. The phase "You are what you eat" is indeed a reflection of my experience over the last 30 days.

I am delighted to have push myself in both exercise and in developing new eating habits.

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Exercise:

Week 4

Insanity: "Cardio Circuit"

Food:

Breakfast: Orange, Mango, Ginger Blast

1 orange
1 cup mango
1 banana
2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1.5 cups water

Snack #1:

1 bosc pear

Lunch: Green goodness

1 cup kale

1/2 cucumber

1/2 green apple

1/2 lime (squeezed)

1 cup pineapple

1 cup almond milk

1 cup water

Snack #2:

2 bosc p

Dinner: Fruits & Nuts
2 mango
4 oz pistachio, cashew & almond mix
1 plum

Note: I am not a fitness expert; I am just a person trying to live a healthier life by eating more fruits and vegetables and recording my experience.

I encourage everyone to check your allergies to specific food and consult with your physician before starting any exercise journey.

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Day #24: EVERYTHING GREEN - Lets GO

Day # 24 of my 30 day Smoothie & Raw Food Challenge

Word of the Day: "The power of ONE is known when help is needed from others, associate yourself with more than ONE person" By ERH

Its day #24 and I have done my second day of Insanity since am back to doing Insanity. I am feeling great and getting stronger, but the number of hours that I am sleeping at nights is not encouraging. I am a bit concern that the lack of sleep will inhibit my weight lost. I will definitely report back once I weight in the week ahead. 

This is my final week of the smoothie & raw food challenge and the last week of the first 30 days of Insanity and I am sure I would not have gotten this far, if not for accountability to my audience. Thank you everyone who take the time out to read my blog and come back every day to follow my progress. I am very motivated by your love and support. So please don't hesitate to post suggestions or comments. 

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Exercise: 

Week 4

Insanity: "Cardio Power & Resistance"

Food: 

Breakfast: Avocado, kale, Ginger Smoothie

1/2 cup avocado
1 cup kale
1 thumb length ginger
1/2 pear
1 cup almond milk
1/2 lime (squeezed)
1/2 cup water

Snack #1:

1.5 oz peanut

Lunch: Cucumber, Kale, Green Apple

2 cup kale

1/2 cucumber

1/4 green apple

1/2 lime (squeezed)

1 cup pineapple

1/2 cup almond milk

1 cup water

Snack #2:

2 bosc pear

Dinner: Salad
3 slices avocado
1 bed lettuce
2 slices tomato
lemon
blue cheese (NOT PART DIET)*****

Snack #3:

4 oz pistachio

1 mango

 Note: I am not a fitness expert; I am just a person trying to live a healthier life by eating more fruits and vegetables and recording my experience.

I encourage everyone to check your allergies to specific food and consult with your physician before starting any exercise journey. 

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Day #23: AM BACK

Day #  23 of my 30 day Smoothie & Raw Food Challenge

Word of the Day: "Knowledge is POWER, equip yourself with the knowledge of health and weatlth" By ERH

It's day #23 and am back working out. I did Insanity and felt great, I worked out and rested a little, so this indicates that I am getting stronger. 

 I am going in all the way this week, because this is the last week of my 30 day smoothie challenge and the end of the first 30 days of my Insanity challenge. 

"Go Big or Go Home" ... am going big this week and am expecting great results!!!

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Exercise: 

Week 4

Insanity: "Pure Cardio"

Food: 
Breakfast: Blueberry, Banana, Smoothie

1/2 cup blueberry

1 banana

1 tbsp almond butter

1/2 lime

1 cup water

Snack #1:

2.5 oz peanuts
1 greek activa yogurt

Lunch: Arugula, Avocado Salad

2 cups arugula 
1/4 hass avocado
2 tsp lime
1/2 tsp avocado oil
Walnuts
1 tbsp cranberry 
1/2 fresh apricot

Snack #2:
1 plum

Dinner: Fruits
1 banana
2 plums
1 cup tea

 Note: I am not a fitness expert; I am just a person trying to live a healthier life by eating more fruits and vegetables and recording my experience.

I encourage everyone to check your allergies to specific food and consult with your physician before starting any exercise journey. 

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Day #22: Family

Day #  22 of my 30 day Smoothie & Raw Food Challenge

Word of the Day: "Each day comes with difference challenges, so take it as they come" By ERH

It's day #22 and it was another challenging day for me and exercising. I still not feeling 100% fine and I am struggling with my inability to do insanity. However, I am NOT giving up. 

Today is normally my rest day from Insanity, so I kept it as a normal rest day and not beat myself up for not doing Insanity. I had all intention of running, but family took up most of my day. 

This weekend was family weekend and I still stayed on track with my eating. My sister was extremely proud of me and was reflecting on where I obtain my will power. 

Today was another challenge, but I cannot give up, tomorrow is another day and I am going to do my best to work towards my goals

GOAL: My goal is to drop a total of 15 lbs by July 3 (I am adding an extra 3 days to my goal because of the last three days that I was NOT fully active in the way I would have like to be .)

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Exercise: 

Week 3

NO Insanity

Food: 
Breakfast: Orange, Mango Smoothie

1.5 cups mango

1 orange

1 tbsp flax seed

1/2 lime

1 cup water

Snack #1:

4.5 oz cashew nuts

Lunch: Stuff

1 Greek Activa yogurt
1 fresh apricot
1 banana
1 cup water

Snack #2:

1 Greek Activa yogurt

Dinner: Blackberry, Banana, Almond Butter Smoothie
1 banana
1/2 cup raspberries
1 tbsp almond butter
1 cup water

 Note: I am not a fitness expert; I am just a person trying to live a healthier life by eating more fruits and vegetables and recording my experience.

I encourage everyone to check your allergies to specific food and consult with your physician before starting any exercise journey. 

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Day #21: NO INSANITY - DAY II

Day #  21 of my 30 day Smoothie & Raw Food Challenge

Word of the Day: "Your body may be weak, but your spirit must be awaken"

It's day #21 and I woke up feeling sick, but not as sick as the day before. I tried to force myself to do some form of exercise, but I had to listen to my body.

Today is another challenge, but I cannot give up, tomorrow is another day and I am going to

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Exercise: 

Week 3

NO Insanity

Today's Walk:  

Food: 
Breakfast: Orange, Mango Smoothie

1.5 cups mango
1 orange
1 tbsp flax seed
1/2 lime


1 cup water

Snack #1:

4 oz peanut

Lunch: Berry Berry Smoothie

1 cup blueberries
1/2 cup blackberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1 cup mango
1/2 cup avocado
1 cup kale
1.5 cups water

Snack #2:

1 corn

Dinner: Spinach, Tomato Raw Salad
1 cup raw baby spinach
2 slices tomatoes
1 fresh appricot
1/2 teaspoon leamon
1/2 teaspoon avocado oil

Snack #3:

1 banana


 Note: I am not a fitness expert; I am just a person trying to live a healthier life by eating more fruits and vegetables and recording my experience.

I encourage everyone to check your allergies to specific food and consult with your physician before starting any exercise journey. 

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Day #20: NO INSANITY - For the Ladies

Day #  20 of my 30 day Smoothie & Raw Food Challenge

Word of the Day: "Listen to your body and your body will thank you later"

It's day #20 and I woke up feeling sick. It's that time of the month for me and I was feeling lethargic and my energy level was down. 

Possible Reasons: 
- Didn't take my Vitamins the night before 

True Reason:
Menstrual Migraine

I suffered from three type of migraines:
- Stress migraine
- Menstrual migraine
- Food related migraine

I was able to diagnosed myself with menstrual migraine because I had headache/migraine episode two days before the 1st day of my cycle and this is not the first time that I am experiencing these signs and symptoms during that particular time. 

Read:
Menstrual Migraine Trigger

Some of my benefits of doing this 30 day smoothie/raw food challenge: 

- Decrease episode in migraine attacks (when from 15-20 days a month to only 2 days so far)

- No tenderness in breast during the time of the month

- Decrease bloating

- Increase energy level

- Understand the importance of listening to my body

Some things I need to improve on: 

- Sleep more hours

Good news: 1 lb more weight lost 

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Exercise: 

Week 3

NO Insanity

Day 1 of Week 4:  "NHS Couch to 5K"

URL: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/couch-to-5k.aspx.  

Food: 
Breakfast: Raspberry, Banana Smoothie

1 cup raspberries
1 banana
1 tbsp almond butter
1 cup water

Snack #1:

5 oz cashew nuts

Lunch: Blueberry, Mango, Avocado Smoothie

1 cup blueberries
1 banana
1 cup mango
1/2 cup avocado
1 cup almond milk
1/2 cups water

Snack #2:

1 banana 

Dinner: 

Will post later

Snack #2:

Will post later


 Note: I am not a fitness expert; I am just a person trying to live a healthier life by eating more fruits and vegetables and recording my experience.

I encourage everyone to check your allergies to specific food and consult with your physician before starting any exercise journey. 

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Day #19: Cardio Recovery & Couch25K Training

Day #  19 of my 30 day Smoothie & Raw Food Challenge

Word of the Day: "Push yourself one more step each day and you will see progress"

It's day #19 and I woke up energized. I have been taking my multivitamin before bed and it seem to be working, I have been waking really rested and energized to face another day. 

Today I did my Insanity "Cardio Recovery" workout and ran for 3 miles for my training for couch to 5K run. Hooray!  

Am getting closer to the end of the 30 day challenge and I am excited. I will be posting another "Good news" report tomorrow. So stay tune! 

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Exercise: 

Week 3

Insanity: Day #19 - "Cardio Recovery" 

Day 3 of Week 3:  "NHS Couch to 5K"

URL: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/couch-to-5k.aspx.  
COMPLETED Week #3

Food: 
Breakfast: Raspberry, Banana Smoothie

1 cup raspberries
1 banana
1 tbsp almond butter
1 cup water

Lunch: Blueberry, Mango, Avocado Smoothie

1 cup blueberries
1 banana
1 cup mango
1/2 cup avocado
1 cup coconut water
1/2 cups water

Snack #1:

will post later

Dinner: 
Will post later

Snack #2:

Will post later


 Note: I am not a fitness expert; I am just a person trying to live a healthier life by eating more fruits and vegetables and recording my experience.

I encourage everyone to check your allergies to specific food and consult with your physician before starting any exercise journey. 

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Day #18: Pure Cardio - Suggestion Box Open Forum

Day #  18 of my 30 day Smoothie & Raw Food Challenge

Word of the Day: "The race is not for the swiftest, but for those that endure to the end!!!!"

It's day #18 and am one step closer to completing my 30 days of smoothie and raw food challenge. Stay tune, I will be continuing with Insanity and moving on to another eating plan. 

My hope is to continue along the raw food diet for 70% of my meals. If you have any suggestion on my next eating plan, please feel free to comment below. 

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Exercise: 

Week 3

Insanity: Day #18 - "Pure Cardio" ( I will be doing Cardio Abs later this evening, breaking up my workout today)

Food: 
Breakfast: Orange, Mango Smoothie

1/2 Cup mango
1 orange
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup water

Snack #1: 

2.5 oz peanuts

Lunch: Blackberry, Apple, Banana Smoothie

1 cup blackberry
1 green apple
1 banana
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1.5 cups water

Snack #2:

2 plums

Dinner: Blueberry, Avocado Smoothie 

1 cup blueberries
1/2 cup avocado
1 cup pineapple
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 cup water

Snack #3:

1 yogurt

Note: I am not a fitness expert; I am just a person trying to live a healthier life by eating more fruits and vegetables and recording my experience.

I encourage everyone to check your allergies to specific food and consult with your physician before starting any exercise journey. 

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Day #17: Cardio Circuit - Bargain Hunting

Day #  17 of my 30 day Smoothie & Raw Food Challenge

Word of the Day: "Live each day with perseverance and courage"

It's day #17 and I did cardio circuit this morning. I am developing more upper body strength. I am able to do more push ups. 

I am in the second half of my smoothie & raw food challenge and I am very excited about what this 13+ days have in store.

I wanted to list some of my favorite links that I use for shopping where I can discount for buying my products. 

1- For example, I shop at vitacost.com, but I go via Ebates.com and I get an additional discount. If you shop today on vitacost.com, but using ebates.com and typing in vitacost and press the link you will get an additional 12% off from Ebates. 

If you don't have ebates and you sign up via the link below you will get an additional $5 from Ebates. Click the link below to sign up: 

Ebates.com

2- GroupOn offers several discounts daily. Today they are offering "Sweet Sweat", the same product I mentioned in my blog on day #13. You can also go via Ebates.com to access Groupon.com and you get an additional discount. Today if you shop on Groupon you get an additional 3% off. If you don't have an Ebates or Groupon account. Please click the links blows.

 Groupon.com
 Ebates.com

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Exercise: 

Week 3

Insanity: Day #17 - "Cardio Circuit". 

Food: 
Breakfast: Raspberry, Banana Smoothie

1 cup raspberries
1 banana
1 tbsp almond butter
1/4 green apple
1 tbsp flax seed
1 cup water

Lunch: Avocado, Kale, Coconut Smoothie

1 cup kale
1/2 cup avocado
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 cup mango
1.5 cups coconut water
1/2 cup water
1 dash cayenne pepper

Snack #1: 
1 pack chestnut

Snack #2:
2 plums

Dinner: Fruits, etc

1 mango
2 plums
2 servings Edamame
1 cup detox tea

Note: I am not a fitness expert; I am just a person trying to live a healthier life by eating more fruits and vegetables and recording my experience.

I encourage everyone to check your allergies to specific food and consult with your physician before starting any exercise journey. 

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Day #16: Fit Test & Running

Day #  16 of my 30 day Smoothie & Raw Food Challenge

It's day #16 and I missed my daily run, so I started my morning with a 6:00 AM 2.54 mile run.

Today was a very relaxing day. 

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Exercise: 

Week 3 

Insanity: Day #16 - "Fit Test".

Week 3 

Day 2 of Week 3:  "NHS Couch to 5K"

URL: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/couch-to-5k.aspx.  

Food: 
Breakfast: Raspberry, Banana Smoothie

1 cup raspberries

1 banana: C: 120 S: 14G

1 tbsp almond butter

1 cup water

Lunch: Avocado, Strawberry, Mango Smoothie 

1 cup kale

1/2 cup mango
1/2 cup avocado
1 cup strawberry
1 dash cayanne pepper
1.5 cups coconut water

Snack #1: 

2.5 oz peanut

Dinner: Arugula, Banana, Apple Salad
1 cup Arugula: C: 4
1/4 banana: C: 30 S: 3.5G
1/4 apple: C: 17 S:4G
1 tsp lime
1 tsp avocado oil

Snack #2: 
1/2 Green apple

Note: I am not a fitness expert; I am just a person trying to live a healthier life by eating more fruits and vegetables and recording my experience.

I encourage everyone to check your allergies to specific food and consult with your physician before starting any exercise journey. 

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