I heart coconut oil

I've been reading up on the benefits of coconut oil. I am addicted to the stuff. I've used it on my skin at night after a bath and I wake up soooo soft! I put some in my hair and I've eaten it. It does seem to supress my appetite as I've not been so hungry the last few days. I've also lost a few pounds. YAY! That freakin scale has been stuck on fat for about 2 months.

My broccoli sprouts are starting to sprout a little. I can't wait to eat them. I love love love broccoli sprouts. I want to sprout some chia seeds next.

I bought a dehydrator. It's just a Nesco that I got at Wal-mart but if I want to stay raw I really feel I need to make some dehydrated crackers and things. Last night I made sweet potato chips and tonight I made some flax crackers. They are drying right now. The sweet potatoes were good but I need to add a little more salt. I want to dehydrate some apples and make apple chips to go on that yummy fuji apple salad I miss so much from Panera. Of course it won't have chicken or feta so I have to work out a recipe. I made the dressing last year and it was so good.

Andre called the other day and told me that Jamal is eating bananas. He loves organic bananas. I thought it was great that he only wants to feed the baby organic. Hmmm, am I rubbing off on my kid? I guess they were listening all this time.

Off to the gym. Cardio only today since I worked upper, lower and abs yesterday.

New Toys!!!

Ok, not really toys but today I bought broccoli sprout seeds and chia seeds! I am so excited. I'll soak the broccoli seeds tonight and I'll have sprouts in about 3 or 4 days. I also bought a sprouter. It's just a jar with a mesh lid which I could have made myself but I wanted the one at the store.

I'm going to to make tapioca pudding from the chia seeds. Tomorrow I'll add some to my smoothie and see how that works out. It's supposed to keep you pretty full and give you lots of energy.

Tonight I am making Emerald Kale Salad from the RFT thread. I love kale salad but I usually do mine with an avocado dressing but this one should be just as yummy.

Almost forgot, I also bought some hijiki and wakame from the Asian market down the street from the health food store I went to. Good Health Natural Foods in Quincy, MA is the best. I will be going there again for sure. The staff was really helpful too.

Ok, Gotta go play with my "new toys"

This morning I made my green smoothie. It wasn't my favorite. It was papaya, strawberry, orange and kale. I didn't like the taste so I added a banana. Still not great but I drank it. Lunch was better, salad with the dressing I made last night. I had an apple for a snack and for dinner I made a yummy kale salad with red peppers, tomato, onion and a dressing I whipped up from pine nuts, cumin, coriander and a dash of cayenne. It was good and I still have some for tomorrow's lunch. I also had some raw fudge that I made the other day.

I feel really good because I did not have my morning coffee or chai tea. Even though it's a hot day I still love my hot coffee. I did think about coffee and the taste and how it is warm and yummy but I resisted and made it through the whole day without it. I can't say I didn't miss it but I know it will only get easier from here.

My lentil sprouts are sprouting a little bit. I only started soaking them last night. I wonder if it's because it's been so hot here? Not sure but I can't wait to eat them.

Fresh Start

So I had my coaching session tonight. I learned a lot about myself. Jo is wonderful, so knowledgeable. She gave me some wonderful tips and I am motivated to get on the ball and do what I have to do to stay raw and release the rest of this weight.

Tomorrow I am not having my cup of coffee. I stopped drinking coffee when I first went raw so It shouldn't be too hard. I had one cup one day and that was it, I slowly added back my daily habit. I also have to stop drinking chai tea with soy milk. I love that more than coffee bug I have lots of different green teas. I'll start making them iced as it's been so hot lately.

I have my lunch ready for tomorrow. I have a big veggie salad and some yummy dressing I made tonight from cashews, cumin, tahini and garlic. I also have some fruit and in a few I will get my green smoothie together for the morning. I am going to put it all in the Magic Bullet and just blend it in the morning.

I feel so motivated right now! I can't wait to start the day tomorrow.

Lucky Me!

I was chosen by Jo at DiscoverRaw.com for the free coaching sessions. I can't tell you how excited I am and how much I need this. I am commited to being high raw and I know this will get me back on track.

If you have not read Jo's blog I recommend you do it now! She is currently doing a "Raw on a shoestring" challenge. I think it's something we should all try at some point. Everyone thinks eating healthy is expensive but it really doesnt' have to be.

I will be tracking my progress here to keep myself accountable. Stay tuned...