Yeah yeah yeah!

Alright the juice cleanse thing hasn't happened. I've already had 2 biscuits and 2 Gardein Chkn Sliders and yes, 3 bottles of Corona Light. Im stressing over a check I'm sure will bounce and to tell the truth I don't think the juice thingy is gonna happen. 

So now what???  

I guess I should start.... Realistic. I'm just gonna start trying to stick to weight watchers. Its a realistic approach and I know it will work.

My house is almost clean and I want to do something worthwhile today. Now what? 

Did I mention we are in the early throes of a small snow storm here in Ohio?

 I guess I'll clean the walks off and feed the cat. Of course I'll make something yummy for lunch. I'm thinking marinated kale with brown rice.

My goal today is to do some yoga and a 15 minute meditation.

Wish me well!

It's been said before....

   

Yes it has and I'm going today's it again.  This is the first day of the rest of my life.

I have a condition that squeezes the nerves in my spine and causes constant pain in my legs and feet. This greatly hinders my mobility and as a result I cannot work out the way I used to.   I've gained weight and do a lot of emotional eating resulting in mild depression. 

I'm not gonna take it anymore! I don't like this not living I'm doing. Soo.... Today I took a nice hot sulphur soak. Going to get a very strong stretch and massage and I'm about to embark on a juice cleanse. I've done one before and really didn't think I'd do it again, but I feel like I really need a detox. I've just been eating so much processed food and too much alcohol. Adding meditation back into my life as well. So cathartic.

So blah blah blah. The just of it is this will be my journey to health. Like never before. Wish me luck. Come along if you'd like. 

So it begins.

Chillin

I'm in the middle of a long work week and to tell the truth I'm whipped. Right now I'm simply unwinding and preparing for a nice nap! 

Once refreshed I intend to make cauliflower and leek pot pie with an olive biscuit crust courtesy of   Veganimocon! I've been drooling over this recipe for a week and I'm finally going to make it for dinner, followed by a beautiful walk thru fall Ohio with Smalls, our new addition to the home! There will be pictures later and I'm sure Smalls will fare favorably in them! Now to nap!

What's it gonna hurt?

It's Sunday!! Wow having a day off and really into it!

What doing today? Well to tell the truth right now I'm veggin' watching the tube and blogging.  In a few minutes tho I'm cleaning house, working out and then a nice walk. We recently moved into a country home and I love it!! Walking has actually become part of my daily routine.  My life is finally becoming a bit more centered and I love it!!

So today is my stepson's birthday so I'm baking him a cake later. Tradition you know! 

I finally broke down and bought the veganimocon cookbook. Today I'm so having Potatoe and Kale enchiladas! Love 'me!!

For now I'm just chilling' and will post more later.

No more wavering

Thank you lady at the grocery store for telling me about this delicious yet simple salad! 

I've been wavering over my veganism lately. Did some reading, some soul searching. Came across an article on the subject that said listen to your brain,..and your body. 

Today I ate nothing but processed in no way vegan food.... I am so sick!!!!  My body is kicking my ass over it!!

Putting this together with what my head knows I won't be wavering anymore!

Back to the salad. I have a big bowl of it in my frig. Planning ahead for tomorrow.  Suddenly excited about vegan food again! Got my vegan cook book out as well as another one on its way to my mailbox from mouthwatering vegan! I can't wait! 

I'm finally getting my head together a little at a time. Still heartbroken over my dogs. But I'm trying to heal.

Time for bed. Wanna be up and refreshed in the early morning shift. 

Peace.

 

Happy Day

A yummy start to a great day! Strong hot coffee and a yummy breakfast of browned shredded potatoes with kale, mushrooms, onions, garlic and tomatoes. Ezekiel sesame toast. Mmmm!

Then off to Columbus Zoo with our kids Sarah and Michael, his friend Amanda and of course the hubby. What a great day! I hate seeing the animals in captivity but I feel there is a need for these programs. The day started off with petting and feeding the stingrays. I loved it!

 There were so many fabulous moments I cannot even begin to share! Needless to say I can't wait to go back. The day ended on such a positive note and I'm definitely in a happy place. 

Oh yeah! Stuck to my WW points today as well! Lol.... Peace.

Nothing like a Sunny day

   Beautiful day and here I am at work!  Ah well shift is almost over and then it's home to the hubby and lots of little things to make our home, well, homey!

  The day didn't quite go like planned. Truck didn't arrive. Was so tired when I got home I slept until 8!  Prepared the hubby a big dinner and once he fell asleep I made my dinner too. Oh it was so yummy! Browned shredded potatoes with corn, mushrooms, onions and tomatoes with Daiya cheese. Then a toasted cheese sandwich as well on Ezekial bread. Mmmm!

The hubby was quite busy outside today and our yard looks beautiful. Motivates me to want to do more myself.  Gonna get my plants this week and get them in.  Think it's time to get those bulbs out too!

 Stayed within acceptable WW points today but want to do better not using up my extra points so quickly.  I'm determined to be successful. It should not be so difficult to be a reasonable weight being vegan!  If I can get rid of 50 lbs I hope to be more mobile. My legs hurt so much!

  That about sums up the day. Goodnight for now. Peace!

shiny as a new penny...

The woman I see.

 

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Hi!  

How to start ...? 

Well... I'm fat.  Not plump, not "thick", not chubby. I'm fat.  I hate it. My knees and ankles hurt. I feel uncomfortable in my own body. 

I was doing great for awhile. Working out at the gym. Became vegan. Then my physical problems started. Couldn't work out anymore . Some serious family crisis occurred. Been so depressed. 

  I just don't want this anymore. 

  No more diets. 

  No more recriminations.

Welcome to my journey back...

For now it's about simplifying.

It's about really living a life I feel good about. 

Today I'm on a day off from my job as Presentation Manager at PetSmart. I've worked here 9 years and I really do enjoy it.  Some days are difficult right now due to what happened with my dogs, but some days it really keeps me going.