Tuesday, June 2, 2009...
Fifty-one days ago, I started my 100 Day Goal which basically was to change my diet by eating more alkaline foods and create a skin care regime.
To date, I've accomplished the following:
1. Supplements. Sure, I knew they were good for you, but now that I'm taking them DAILY and learned they really do make a difference.
I found a great supplement for my alkaline/acid condition from a company called pHion.
2. Diet Cola vs Water. I know diet cola isn't good for you. However, when you don't drink coffee and need that jolt, I say diet cola rules. Unfortunately, I was drinking far too much cola and not enough water and have made the switch. One cola drink per day. It can be ANY size. Most days it is one can, but I love large fountain sodas with extra,extra ice.
Now, I drink 6 to 7 20 oz water servings/day. Best part is that I don't have to remember how many waters I drink because my fabulous Thermos Water Intake bottle a.k.a best water bottle ever (yes, I'm still singing its praises weeks after buying it) has a counter on it.
3. Fiber. I've incorporated & embraced it into my diet. I don't think I need to elaborate.
4. Meal Planning. This actually has been the funniest part of my journey. As a cookbook whore with a fair amount of free time, I've decided to pick 5 cookbooks and 1 cooking magazine each month to cook from. I choose 4 recipes from each and try them out.
Since, I'm not counting calories yet, one of my cookbooks was "Glorious French Food" and I've determined that the French and Butter Council are in cahoots.
I've also discovered the easiest rice pilaf recipe which is now my staple rice recipe and Gordon Ramsay has changed mine and my husband's impression of chickpeas FOREVER.
5. Washing Face. Daily. Surprise, surprise, I can do it and have been 98% of the time. I have to admit, there is an amazing difference. Not sure if it is the supplements or if the Clarisonic is doing the trick, but I've really noticed a change.
If you have the $$, the Clarisonic is a fabulous tool.
Things I'm starting to incorporate as part of my daily routine for the next 50 days:
1. Exercise daily. I believe that is self explanatory.
2. Food journal through the vitabot. A funky online food journal that tracks more than just calories, but your vitamin intake, sodium, cholesterol everything you need to know if you're eating a healthy balanced diet.
3. At Home Facials. I have the steamer and masks, now I just need to put the time aside at night.
4. Wear a Heart Rate Monitor. Again, self explanatory.
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Duck Confit
Monday, May 18, 2009....
Can anyone explain to me why Duck Confit is revered?
Lately, I've become more focused on meal planning (part of my 100 Day Goal) and am using my cookbooks and magazines to create tasty meals that are both well balanced and experiment with new foods (e.g., lentils, quinoa and chickpeas). As I've been creating meal plans, it seems every book and cooking show I happen upon, discusses Duck Confit.
Sara Moulton's Weekday Meals on PBS showed viewers a quick way to make it, but seriously why would I?
When did it become the rage? Is it worth it?
Can anyone explain to me why Duck Confit is revered?
Lately, I've become more focused on meal planning (part of my 100 Day Goal) and am using my cookbooks and magazines to create tasty meals that are both well balanced and experiment with new foods (e.g., lentils, quinoa and chickpeas). As I've been creating meal plans, it seems every book and cooking show I happen upon, discusses Duck Confit.
Sara Moulton's Weekday Meals on PBS showed viewers a quick way to make it, but seriously why would I?
When did it become the rage? Is it worth it?
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
100 Day Goal
Tuesday, April 14, 2009.....
Last week, my trainer and I discussed goals. She doesn't understand some of her clients that don't have a goal. Goals motivate you, goals give you a reason to excel at something. I've also been told that publicizing your goals motivates you more.
I believe in goals. I create lists of things I want to accomplish for a day, week and even a month. I don't know why, but I ditched the resolution setting on New Year's Day.
Yesterday, I set my 100 day goal. Actually, I have two of them. The main goal is to change my eating to a more alkaline diet. Trust me, when your pH level is out of whack, it SUCKS. However, this means throwing all knowledge of food out the window.
For instance, lemons, which you may think are naturally acidic, break down differently in the body to be an alkaline food. Bread is better if toasted; time of day when an orange is eaten is better than other times. It's very, very confusing. My head is exploding.
Throughout my 100 days, I will share bits and pieces of my process. Right now, I'm creating a list of all the foods I eat, eaten or may eat and determining their acid/alkaline ratio and testing my urine on pH strips (god, it brings back memories of using First Response one too many times).
To counter balance my 'head exploding' goal, I've decided I need to get into a skin care regime. Other than letting water hit my face in the shower and owning some really cool skincare products; I have never taken care of my skin. Wait, do facials count? I believe so, but I think the benefits wear off after 24 months.
These are my goals for the next 100 days. Does anyone have a goal they'd like to do for the next 100 days with me?
Last week, my trainer and I discussed goals. She doesn't understand some of her clients that don't have a goal. Goals motivate you, goals give you a reason to excel at something. I've also been told that publicizing your goals motivates you more.
I believe in goals. I create lists of things I want to accomplish for a day, week and even a month. I don't know why, but I ditched the resolution setting on New Year's Day.
Yesterday, I set my 100 day goal. Actually, I have two of them. The main goal is to change my eating to a more alkaline diet. Trust me, when your pH level is out of whack, it SUCKS. However, this means throwing all knowledge of food out the window.
For instance, lemons, which you may think are naturally acidic, break down differently in the body to be an alkaline food. Bread is better if toasted; time of day when an orange is eaten is better than other times. It's very, very confusing. My head is exploding.
Throughout my 100 days, I will share bits and pieces of my process. Right now, I'm creating a list of all the foods I eat, eaten or may eat and determining their acid/alkaline ratio and testing my urine on pH strips (god, it brings back memories of using First Response one too many times).
To counter balance my 'head exploding' goal, I've decided I need to get into a skin care regime. Other than letting water hit my face in the shower and owning some really cool skincare products; I have never taken care of my skin. Wait, do facials count? I believe so, but I think the benefits wear off after 24 months.
These are my goals for the next 100 days. Does anyone have a goal they'd like to do for the next 100 days with me?
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