Power Juicer Elite

I've decided, I'm making my own "green" drinks. I just bought the Jack LaLanne's Power Juicer 'Elite.' for $147.97 + plus s&h. I know that's a crap load of money, but I would not have bought it if it wasn't for the extra hours I've been getting for work. Now all I have to do is go buy everything on the list of "organic foods"...apples, carrots, celery, cherries, imported grapes, nectarines, peaches, pears, potatoes, red raspberries, spinach, strawberries; meat, poultry, eggs, dairy products, asparagus, avocados, bananas, broccoli, cauliflower, kiwi, mangos, onions, papaya, pineapple, peas (sweet), breads, oils, potato chips, pasta, cereals, other packaged foods like frozen and canned fruits and vegetables.

My wallet won't be too heavy after this, but hopefully I won't either!

21 pounds in 21 days

I honestly don't know what I'm doing at this point. Yesterday would have been the first day of my 4th week, but my 3rd week was shit, per shit. I don't want to step on the scale, I don't want to do anything!

Today Frank and I went to Barnes & Noble, and I am so glad I went! I found two books that have changed my mind on Weight Watchers. The first "21 Pounds in 21 Days," this book is meant for a detox, not a starving detox but a superfood detox. The other is called "Eat this Not That," which gives much better alternatives to junk food, and in some cases WEIGHT WATCHERS IS A JUNK FOOD! Cool...

Main Plan...
Buy organic as often as possible: Apples, carrots, celery, cherries, imported grapes, nectarines, peaches, pears, potatoes, red raspberries, spinach, strawberries; meat, poultry, eggs, dairy products; baby food

Buy organic if you can afford it: Asparagus, avocados, bananas, broccoli, cauliflower, kiwi, mangos, onions, papaya, pineapple, peas (sweet), breads, oils, potato chips, pasta, cereals, other packaged foods like frozen and canned fruits and vegetables

Green drink: consume one twice a day, must be organic

Antioxidant berry drink: consume one daily; contains blueberries, pomegranates, grapes, blackberries, prunes (dried plums), raspberries, super foods; take 1 antioxidant supplement per day (Should have high oxygen radical absorbent capacity [ORAC])

Digestive enzymes: take one before drinking vegetable juice and eating soup

Aloe vera: drink daily

Herbal cleansing formula: take one supplement daily

There is much more to it than this, this is just what I have read so far. The book mainly focuses on the toxins in your body and how to get them out. The whole idea around weight, fat, ect. in this book is totally different, which I am up for a listen. One of the first things that the book tells you is why certain diets work and don't work. Which is where I found this...

"Weight Watchers:

• Pro: Weight Watchers is a safe diet promoting good eating habits so you can lose weight without starving yourself. Group support helps dieters adhere to the program

• Cons: Because there are so few restrictions and many different food offerings, people have too much freedom to choose, which makes the program difficult to manage. Many people end up eating everything because it becomes way too complicated. Many people say weight loss is too slow; others hate going to weekly meetings, especially during those times when they're not losing weight.

• Verdict: Dieters loose weight too slowly and eventually lose interest." -21 Pounds in 21 Days

I'm giving a lot of thought about all of this, I'm also wondering if I want to make the drinks myself, store buy something similar or buy them on her website for $213.95! Fuck me, Fuck my fatty life!

learning process

I’m in the middle of week 3rd right now. I’m starting to realize a lot. I’m not satisfying my “id.” When someone is born they are born with an “id,” which is nothing more than a humans self wants and needs. Sex, food, happiness. I’ve been telling my id NO these last 3 weeks for the most part and now it's taking over. These past two days I’ve been soooo hungry and it’s very irritating. I’ve gone over my point the last two days and I’m trying to think of solutions to help out. I have a new game plan now: Every 2 days I’ll have a “relax day,” not a “LETS EAT EVERYTHING DAY,” but a day where I’m not as conscious about what I eat. The two days between I only have 18 points, not 23 or 24…18. This will trick my body to not go into a plateau effect. I’m trying every possible thing to keep on track with this. Growing up food was a comfort food but it was a comfort food for when I was happy. When I was younger I didn’t eat because I was rarely happy with my surroundings; but now with Frank and my good friends I’m pretty satisfied with my life, so I don’t really second guess another slice of pizza or another scoop of ice cream. For the past 2 years I’ve just eaten pretty much. I guess what I’m saying is I need to change my thought process of what food is and real only reason, to keep you alive. Excessive eating isn’t necessary, but boy do I wish it was.

WW (end of week 2)

I honestly can't believe that time flies this fast. Today I started my second day on my 3rd week. I'm also just now getting time to write about my second week. Shew.
This whole week has been a struggle. I'm seriously considering buying some iron pills to help with my sleep problem, you can't do much in a day if you're dreaming. I'm also thinking of trying Alli, Shae at work has tried them and has very positive feedback. I'm not looking for a "SUPER MEGA LOOSE 20 POUNDS IN A DAY" pill, but something that just gives that extra push. All that's left to see is if my bank account is ok with the $50 dollar bottle.

I can actually say that this week has been enjoyable though, at least 5 out of the 7 days I have had at least 8 to 9 points left by the end of the day. I'm eating less, which means I'm fuller. Which for anyone with weight problems, you know that's a good thing. I'm beginning to know when I am actually full besides stuffing my face with food until I absolutely know I am. Smaller bites tricks your body into thinking you are full, remember that.
I have "lost" 3 lbs this week. Lost is in quotations because I know our body fluctuates 5lbs all day. I also know I ate a good hardy breakfast made from my friend Anthony before I stepped on the scale too, so I'm not sure what to believe.
Questions asked from the Weight Watchers Book
This week I have accomplished: This week I have accomplished to push myself a bit more with working out, I bought a pair of ear-buds so I wouldn't keep getting distracted by my old irritating ones while I workout. Sounds silly, but something like that makes me loose my focus and just irritates that hell out of me.
 I have also accomplished to drink, more like gulp all the water around me. I feel like my mom. I drink probably 5-7 20oz water bottles a day; and that saying a lot for someone who could go days without drinking it.
This week I commit to: This week I commit to going 1 point below my 24. Every two weeks I will commit to that until I get to about 20 points a day.

Current Weight: 203lbs

JUST SAY NO

Ok, so this week isn't as easy as expected. I've gotten exceptionally busier and I can't believe it's already Monday, Monday night at that.
What I have noticed that is good:

1. Water has become my best-friend, I actually look forward to drinking water, not tea, water
2. I'm sleeping better at night, I'm not sure if it has to do with my food intake, but it is a thumbs up
3. I'm feeling a tad bit better about myself, appearance, whatnot. I'm not saying the my body is dramatically changing, but I'm slowly learning to love what I already have.

What I have noticed that is bad:

1. I'm drinking coffee again. I've never really knew how to follow a "diet," I've always gone back to depriving myself from food, and with coffee only being 1 point, my mind is ok with that (why it's on my 'bad' list).
2. I am 2000% more disappointed in myself if I go over points or by not getting a workout in. I know it has nothing to do with the actual program, but I give myself serious tough love.

What's good and bad:

1. Some days I go over and some days it's hard to even make the regular 24 points. For example: Yesterday Frank and I went out to eat at Applebees where I bought fish with broccoli. I've never really tried fish. Frank also bought a healthier alternative (florentine ravioli) to show his support. Well, I HATED the fish and ended up getting a burger, not only that but we had DESSERT, KILL ME, I went way over. But on the other hand today it was very hard to even make 24 points. I have to say it's all about where you're going and what you are doing. Today I spent 4 hours with my mentor and lasted the whole time with my coffee, but yesterday Frank took me on a date where I am surrounded by smells that I just can't say no to.

Lesson? Find something that always keeps busy, and don't even look at food around you. Not even fast-food signs. Red and yellow? Proven to create a hungry feeling. Make any connection?

I guess Taco Bell is out of the loop.

Need anymore help? motivation? knowledge of what you are eating? Please go on Youtube or anywhere and watch "Super Size Me." I know it sounds crazy but knowing what fast-food does to you're body really helps me stay away from it.

WW (end of week 1)

This is my first week completed on Weight Watchers (my weeks go from Sat-Fri). I don't exactly know if I should be happy or not. I've gained a pound. It could be just fluctuating through out the day and the fact that I weighed myself at night, but being as excited as I always am, it wasn't satisfying. I keep having to tell myself, "don't give up." I gave myself 1 day to cheat and go aside from my '24' points. It was yesterday I was working 3pm-11pm and DAMN IT I WAS HUNGRY! One thing I of for sure is that I need to stop making excuses, that is one <--. I'm an excuse girl and it needs to stop.

Over all I stuck pretty well with it, some days I didn't even use up all 24 points. Next week my plan was to go down to 23 points, but I've decided to go down a point every two weeks. I get too happy with what I'm doing that I go insane and can't catch up with myself.

Questions asked from the Weight Watchers Book

This week I accomplished: By far the two most important things that I have accomplished for myself has been not drinking tea. See, I'm a tea girl and all those "fast-food dollar teas" really pulls me in. Well this week I haven't had one, and on the 'soda' side all I have had is a sip of Dr. Pepper. It's sad to say that I didn't drank anything but water, but I'm trying harder.

 My other accomplishment has been cutting out fast-foods, well besides Chick fil' A. They are my enemy. When I have gone though I only get the 4 count kids meal with water, oh and a fruit cup. So not that bad right? Wrong! That's almost 9 points!
This week I commit to : This next week I commit to totally outing fast-food (including Chick fil' A) and drinking nothing but water. I also commit to exercising more. This past week I've worked everyday and haven't had the energy (excuse), but next week I'm starting my pilates and going back to Weight Training now that my ankles feeling a bit better. More importantly I commit to staying positive about all of this. Food won't run my life anymore.

Current Weight: 206lbs

Weight Watchers [Day 1]

I'm starting something a little different today called "Weight Watchers." I'm sure you've heard of it. This month I've had progressively worse back pain, a sprained ankle, and A TON of school and work. I'll admit, my food intake and exercising has gone way down hill. I'm going to Physical Therapy once a week for my back and I've bought a pair of Avia shoes (with separate insoles) from Fleet Feet. The insoles are for my falling arches, I'm just a lucky girl.



I've relied on starting my period (which has yet to happen) for my weight loss, and I've finally come to realization that it'll be a long while before I even start it. The only thing I can do right now is moderate and take control over what goes into my body. I'm buying a $40 Weight Watchers "Momentum Program/Packet," to start my journey. Another reason that I've decided to start Weight Watchers is because of Jennifer Hudson. She's such a beautiful woman and has made a huge difference with it. I know that it's not all about just eating right, I'll need to keep working out regularly; but for now with my back and foot problems I'll be taking a short break.




I'm ready for this challenge and in a week I'll post another
is see if I have lost anything or just feeling differently.


...just a little motivation;]
Current Weight: 205lbs