Note to Self

So I thought I had a good idea when I purchased the new Apples 'n Greens smoothie from Jamba Juice.  Okay, smoothies aren't technically okay, but I thought having 1/2 of it as veggies would make it work.  Not!  Those 16 ounces tore my stomach up!  I should have taken note that my body wasn't too happy with the idea when I burped after every sip.  Duh!  Then the good 'ol bloated belly came roaring back.  No more Jamba Juice for me -- at least during this season of my life.

And I've been wondering about bananas.  It might be my imagination but since I've become a lot more aware of how things are affecting my body, I don't always feel the best after eating bananas.  For one thing, as it goes down it feels thick -- kinda like I'm swallowing steak that hasn't been chewed well enough.  You know -- when it feels like it might get stuck going down.  That's not good, right? So maybe I'm sensitive to bananas.  However, I feel like my body needs those vitamins.  I'm in a quandary. (NOTE: I had to look up the spelling of that word.  It looks weird to me with an "a" after the d, but the red "misspelled" line wouldn't go away without it.)

Day 11 was good.  Blood pressure is normal.  Had a good workout.  I need to do some research on what I might be able to do for my scratchy throat and stuffy head.  I don't remember reading anything about medicine...

I'm really tired.  Good night.

Not Easy - Day 3

Today has been a stressful day.  And do you know what I thought would make all my stress go away?  Goldfish.  Tiny little cheddar crackers that I can load into my mouth by the handful and have no idea what damage I've done to that tiny little sack.  But... didn't happen.  Instead I took a big sip of my new favorite drink: sparkling water and lime.  Sparkling water is saving the day, my friends!

I sure do wish that I didn't get so sleepy in the afternoons -- it's like nothing satisfies or gets me out of the slump. After dinner though, I usually make a comeback.  Well, I said usually like I've been doing this my whole life.  Day 3, Anna!  Keep your perspective!

Tonight I served crackers and cheese with some leftover peppermint oreos.  I would say that I really wouldn't have minded taking a few crackers. But.... didn't happen.  While we're talking about it, I really miss my cheese.  Oh well.  This too shall pass.

Besides the goldfish I really haven't had crazy cravings -- what I miss most is being able to choose what I want when I want it.  I have relinquished control.  There is a grieving process, no?  I know that what I'll gain on the other side is worth the grief now.  So, onward Christian soldier!  Day 4 tomorrow.

The Eve of the 1st 30 Days of the Rest of my life: Whole30

I'm not accustomed to failing and I don't like quitting.  But I must admit, that I'm a bit nervous about beginning this new lifestyle.  No dairy, no sugar (not even substitutes), no peanut butter, and... drum roll please ... no fountain diet cokes with crushed ice.

What would make me do this crazy thing?  Well, my doctor recommended it.  He listened to all of my bodily quirks and ailments and thought it would be good to clean up my system.  I'm excited about helping my blood pressure stay normal, not having a bloated tummy, looking forward to a reduction in achy joints and an increase in energy (especially when I work out).

(I'm not supposed to mention that I will probably lose weight, but I am looking forward to that too since I'm going to be eating like a baby (pure and natural) and a beast (meaty).

I'm going to track what I eat, how I feel, and most of all, how I didn't cheat!  That's right.  I'm not gonna do it!  I'm gonna resist temptation, fight the urge, and win!  Ha!  (Help me, Jesus!)