This morning, I woke up super excited about my new adventure.
Today was much easier than I thought it would be. I did not sleep as well as I thought I would so ended up dragging some serious ass to get out of bed. Once I was up and at them, the very first order of the day was a glass of water with freshly squeezed lemon. Since I have started drinking this as I wake up, I very seldom crave coffee.
Breakfast was a Smoothie consisting of:
1. Banana
2. A hand full of Black Berries
3. A hand full of Blue Berries
4. A cup or so of Almond milk
I drank this while catching up on e-mails etc.
I was perfectly satisfied with that. Off to work, by the time I had finally settled into my office, got my work for the day it was 10:30. Typically I would drink 2 bottles of water, but I'm trying to do my part for the environment so no bottles of water, off to the water cooler.. Yuck.
A snack of Raw Oats soaked in Almond Milk was very very yum. Lunch followed. Lightly grilled Portobello Mushroom Cauliflower mashed with garlic and rosemary (I pity anybody that came into my office after lunch). This was very very very freaking yummy. More water. Then an afternoon snack of raw Almonds.. No, not lightly salted, lightly roasted.. Raw. I've been eating these for a few months, and love them.
I came home from work and was totally wiped out for some reason.. A little 2 hour nap took place. I woke up and wasn't hungry at all, my stomach felt a little empty, I knew if I did not eat I would wake up starving.
I love smoothies, since I discovered them a few years ago, I can truly have them for Breakfast, lunch and supper.
Tonight it consists of.
Fresh Strawberries
2 Banana's
Spinach
Fresh pressed Applejuice.
I have a few photographs.. I'll post these later in the week.
It is 9pm, I'm sipping my smoothie.. My raw oats are soaking in Almond milk.
After today, I really do realize that old saying "Failing to plan is planning to fail". I prepared all my food (except smoothies) the day before. This made it easier for me to grab things out of the fridge and pack into my bag for work.
On that note, my smoothie is finished, my stomach is filled and I'm a happy camper.
Happy Raw Food day 1..
I started my day with the Popeye drink and then went off to clean for my Saudi boys. They surprised me by making me breakfast, I couldn't say no. So will have to start tomorrow. xox
ReplyDeleteGreat going Heidi. Re Water, I have not bought bottled water for the last 2-3 years. The only time I buy water is if I am out and have no other source.
ReplyDeleteI use Life Factory's Glass bottle with silicone sleeve.
http://www.drugstore.com/lifefactory-glass-water-bottle-with-silicone-sleeve-22-oz-pearl/qxp310838?catid=142195
Got mine at Sports Basement. I like that it has the wide mouth, so that I can load up on ice blocks which keeps its cool longer. Therefore I drink more water. Nothing worse than tepid water.
@Nubian, I do not look at this being a diet, its a lifestyle change.. eating non raw is OK as long as it doesn't become a habit..
ReplyDelete@Sunkizt, thank you for the link, I'll look into it..