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Is sweat enough? Can we clean our bodies with just sweat? If I sweat enough I figure I can burn off any toxins that have accumulated inside

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DAY 21 FOOD LIST

Breakfast:  1 ball, yerba-mint tea

Lunch: blueberries, sesame/salted almonds (thanks tiff), raw cheese, caesar salad and dressing with croutons (thanks tiff again)

Dinner:  Zucchini noodles, marinated mushrooms, herbs, scallions, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes topped with lean turkey spicy sausage

Breakfast: raw cheese, avo, olives,  2 balls

DAY #7 WEEK #3

This will be my final entry of this sort... I am freeing myself up to make choices keeping in mind the benefits of the disciplined practice of saucha.... I feel great today even though i was super naughty yesterday...  I think 3 weeks was just long enough to not interfere too bad with life and still get a great foundation practice under my belt... I am going to stick to the blue print but when there are those opportunities to try a friends recipe or experience life new and differently through food I will leave those choices up to the wisdom i found from this practice.

WORD OF THE DAY:  HEALTH

DAY 20 FOOD LIST

Breakfast:  1 ball, a slice of my neighbors new recipe she wanted me to try (egg, greens, onions, etc. kinda a fritta - quiche)

Lunch:  homemade popcorn, marinated greens from jimbo's, red mango blender

Dinner:  halibut ceviche lettuce tacos

Dessert:  homemade raw peach cream pie since the peaches are pouring down from our tree

DAY #6 WEEK #3

OMG! a day off I'm so excited... farmers market, movie, hoopin', etc.  so much to do I even slept in... but i feel like i need a day off this diet... especially if I'm going to the movie cuz i make the best homemade popcorn then take it into the movies... and a red mango... this is going to be the NAUGHTIEST of all the days but i don't care... this is how i know its time to be a little more lenient cuz the rebel in me is coming out!!!

WORD OF THE DAY:  REVOLUTION

DAY 19 FOOD LIST

Breakfast:  yerba mate tea, carrot/banana/orange smoothie

Lunch:  2 balls, casear salad, chicken soup & chili relleno (NAUGHTY!)

Dinner:  chicken soup (homemade) 

Dessert:  raw choc. & nut milk

DAY #5 WEEK #3

ahhhh i awoke and practiced drank some tea and feel so good on this diet that I don't even stress anymore... I am just on the edge of testing of the waters of some missed foods like frozen yogurt!!!!  SO i think this will be my last week of the strictness but I look forward to beginning my new life's diet of grain free, gluten free and lots of organic good food choices!

WORD OF THE DAY:  KNOWLEDGE

DAY 18 FOOD LIST

Breakfast:  2 balls, nut milk, pu erh tea

Lunch:  Raw Tom Ka Soup
Dinner:  Lean cut of lamb and spinach

Dessert:  raw choc.

DAY #4 WEEK #3

Yeah chakra classes today... all about sound... the more i step into the silence the more i want to hear music... or more like the more i here music everywhere...

WORD OF THE DAY: HARMONIZE

DAY 17 FOOD LIST

Breakfast: Raw granola bar, raw choc., raw ball and sencha tea

Lunch: Salad from E street Cafe (dawn's the best) mixed greens, avo, tomato, walnuts, raisons, simple hemp oil dressing

Dinner: Bison tacos with guac, salsa and lettuce as tortilla

Dessert: Raw Choc.

DAY #3 WEEK #3

Ahhhhh embracing the space.... I feel a shift in perception or, indecision maybe a little of both so i pulled goddess card and sure enough it said "bask in the silence and allow the space to just be... no need for labels... the space and silence births wisdom"... so I am open today!

WORD OF THE DAY:  SILENCE

DAY 16 FOOD LIST

Breakfast:  2 choc. balls

Lunch:  chicken soup w/a lil chicken meat, avo, salsa fresca, raw cheese

Dinner:  Tuna salad, mixed greens, scallions, creamy caesar dressing and avo (forgot to take a pic)

Dessert: raw choc.

DAY #2 WEEK #3

ohhhhh my goodness I am feeling the too much beer this morning... luckily i have the day to chill... for some odd reason i woke up with the craving of Chicken soup... Repairing is the name of the practice today...

WORD OF THE DAY:  RESTORE

DAY 15 FOOD LIST

Breakfast: nectarine, peach, 2 choc. balls

Lunch: Zucchini pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, scallions, olive oil salt and pepper plus a whole raw choc. bar

Dinner: Salmon simple on green beans atop mashed potatoes plus too much beer (Go Red Wings)

Dessert: Choc. balls

DAY #1 WEEK #3

Oh great the first day of my 3rd week and I'm going to Disneyland for my friend's bday... Thanks universe for the test... I packed a lunch to eat as soon as we get there a whole raw choc bar to much on when i see the treats throughout the park....  if i can do this i can manage this diet forever.... here is my final exam!  Kinda odd that my test would be at the place there aren't supposed to be too many rules... urgh!

WORD OF THE DAY:  DISCIPLINE

DAY 14 FOOD LIST

Breakfast: banana, 2 peaches, nectarine, blue berries, 4 balls & magic meditation tea

Lunch:  Salad:  mixed greens, scallions, radishes, cilantro, capers w/Raw Creamy Caesar Dressing

Dinner: Chilean Sea Bass w/ capers on a bed of spinach and a side of sautéed carrots & zucchini 2 oyster shooters with roe and other non-soy spices

Dessert:  Raw Choc. & nut milk

DAY #7 WEEK #2

I love having the house all to my self some days for long periods of time... I played Talking Heads, Stevie Wonder and The album leaf while hooping, practicing yoga and just observing the clouds change color as the sun sets... I slept great last night and had a dream about a farm, there were many trees, chickens, horses and a bison that started to trample me and my boyfriend shouted to me to crouch down so I did and it stopped, luckily the landlord of the land said that he should be over there and so we took him back to the neighbors... again many of this is total fiction but the characters and the fact I do live on an orchard all are familiar symbols in the dream.

This morning awoke and began hooping again, made my lunch so I'm set for a long day of work and left early for work to take an extra long bike cruise through town before standing all day.  Oh Happy Monday... doesn't really feel like a Monday when I don't have a weekend... ;-)

WORD OF THE DAY:  CRUISE CONTROL

DAY 13 FOOD LIST

Breakfast:  1 free ball, Yerba Mate tea, Raw Choc.,  Raw Flavored Nuts, Raw Granola (E street didn't have salad mix so luckily my work sells raw snacks)

Lunch:  "Sweet & Feet" Salad:  raw goat cheese, mixed greens,  scallions, radishes, walnuts, cranberries, nasturtiums, cilantro Dressing: olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt & pepper

Dinner:  Sockeye Salmon Poached w/ basil oil, provence spice, lime and capers with a side of sautéed zucchini with basil

Dessert:  Maca Raw Choc. & nut milk

Cleanse on consuming

I notice sometimes that when I work a bunch and forget to make my lunch or don't have enough food for the day... I don't sway in my eating goals but I might purchase things that aren't that necessary as my food for the day.  It makes me reflect on what else is like food for us and our souls????

So today I am practicing mantra as my teacher, John Friend has said food isn't the only food mantra can be your food or comfort you might need in the moment."

Wow.... random thought what if one was to blog everything they spend in a week or a month ouch!!!

Day #6 WEEK #2

I think not having not having a day off for 2 weeks has caught up to me... I went to bed early and slept in as late as I could.  I still felt great after I started moving.  This could just be over work cause I am receiving compliments on my skin and I again feel more toned and I haven't really increased my activity.  I have been hoola hoopin a little more than usual just cause its so fun and am feeling soar in my mid-area so I feel like I have to keep it up to move the little abdominal muscles that I don't think I have felt before.

One thing I noticed is that I get a zit/pimple the day after I drink a beer....hmmmm???

WORD OF THE DAY:  STRIVE

DAY 12 FOOD LIST

Breakfast:  Pu Erh Tea, Carrot Juice, 2 oz Wheatgrass, 2 balls

Lunch:  Chef Salad from Roxy's Restuarant, 2 balls

Snack:  Raw Cheese, olives, dried cranberries, walnuts, 2 beers (Red Wings Game)

Dinner:  Sweet Potato Fries, Local Caught grouper blackened with a side of avo

DAY #5 WEEK #2

I felt great this morning and after a practice of hip openers it totally opened my base to feel more free.... It's a perfect day in town and the Red Wings are playing tonight.... OH YAY!  I am so grateful!

WORD OF THE DAY:  GLIMMER

DAY 11 FOOD LIST

Breakfast: peach, banana, raw choc.

Lunch: Raw Cesear Salad: romaine & mixed greens, scallions, capers, avo, radishes, tomatoes, cabbage Dressing: sunflower seeds, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, olive juice, salt, pepper and basil oil

Dinner:  1/2 cantaloupe, Lettuce Wrapped Tacos: mahi spiced mexican style, salsa, guac, sautéed green chilies, onions and jalapenos

Dessert:  raw choc.

DAY #4 WEEK #2

Well no adverse reactions to the two beers from last night however, I was very sensitive to the alcohol buzz which ain't so bad but i do feel like I kinda cheated on my cleanse... A month of cleansing is very difficult when the Red Wings are playing and there are so many of my friends with B-Day Parties. Regardless, I am very inspired today cuz of the movie HOME....

WORD OF THE DAY: HOME

DAY 10 FOOD LIST

Breakfast: Turkish ball, bananas, blueberries and Pu Erh tea

Lunch: Creamy Coconut Broccoli Slaw: broccoli florets plus shredded stems, carrots, radishes, cabbage, raisons, scallions plus dressing: coconut milk, salt, lemon juice, agave

Dinner: 2 beers during redwings game... ooops!, raw cheese, almonds, dried apricots and a small peice of salmon

Dessert: Righteously Raw Choc. and Nut milk

DAY #3 WEEK #2

Vivid dreams are back... they are not the most pleasant dreams almost like all my worries and hidden insecurities get revealed in my dreams.  Luckily I don't freak out too bad I used to have really bad ones when I was younger and had a long history of bug and animals dreams.  These dreams at least contain familiar characters and possibilities that I just never hope come to fruition.  My first thought when I wake up though is usually... I just want the dream to be over so I wake up more alive just cause I don't want to lie back down for the alternative.  My body feels amazing and I don't feel like I'm serving this blog if I don't add a little health awareness, so stop ready if you don't want the TMI: my bowels are finally solid again and that is still without any grains but I am getting fiber from the fruits & veggies It's just interesting that it took a week and a half of soft bowels for my body to bring it all back together.

WORD OF THE DAY:  VIVID

DAY 9 FOOD LIST

Breakfast:  Blueberries, nut milk, turkish balls

Lunch:  Salad: spinach, radishes, scallions, tomatoes, avo, raisons, walnuts, cilantro and red wine vinaigrette

Dinner: Chicken Sausage burger patty w/sautéed onions, avo, tomato and sautéed greens with basil oil

Dessert:  2 Turkish balls, nut milk and 1/4 Righteously Raw Acai Bar

   

DAY #2 WEEK #2

Feeling a little sluggish today but hey first day yet.... and I still woke up and hoola hooped! No plans today since I have most of the day off I'm going to explore the space and do whatever I feel like today...

WORD OF THE DAY: SPACE

DAY 8 FOOD LIST

Breakfast: 2 turkish balls, 2 peaches, 4 mulberries

Lunch: Zucchini pasta with sundried tomatoes, capers, olives, scallions, basil, avo, lemon juice, basil olive oil and salt and pepper with a few slices of raw cheese

Dinner: Sicilian veggies w/Chicken Sausage: zucchini, chicken sausage, spinach, sundried tomatoes, capers, olive juice, garlic, onions and raw cheese

Dessert: 1/4 of Carmel Righteously Raw Choc. Bar, 2 Turkish Balls and Hazel nut milk

DAY #1 WEEK #2

I've made it! On to week #2 and I feel amazing still. I don't neccesarily notice any weight loss but I feel more toned and clear headed. My meditations sink a little deeper and I am started to understand what books and teachers have told me that you "cleanse for the delight." I don't miss the extra TV at all in fact I have been enjoying reading, spending more time outside, hoola hooping and listening to my old school canadian band CD's like James, The Tea Party and The Tragically Hip. I made hazel nut milk today and so far it's the best nut milk ever, it will be even better once it has chilled a bit. YUM!

WORD OF THE DAY: DELIGHT

DAY 7 FOOD LIST

Breakfast: Turkish ball w/nut milk and oolong tea

Snack: Blueberries from farmers market

Lunch: mixed greens, scallions, cranberries, radishes, walnuts, red cabbage, avo w/dressing: red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt & pepper and 2 Turkish balls

Dinner: Mrs. Dash and lemon spiced halibut with a side of spiced sweet potatoes (My boyfriends healthy version of "meat and potatoes" ;-)

Dessert: Maca Righteously Raw Choc.

DAY #7 WEEK #1

Last day of this first week... I didn't have as vivid of dreams the night after I drank the wine and didn't noticed any adverse reactions to the raw cheese.  But still those are treats and I enjoy treating them that way.  Today for whatever reason I feel groovy, opportunities are flowing my way and I had a smooth morning especially since I made mine and my boyfriends lunches last night so I just grabbed a ball some oolong tea and off to work.  Long day of work/service but no worries cuz once again I have my packed lunch and my Klean Kanteen.

WORD OF THE DAY:  SUBLIME

DAY 6 FOOD LIST

Breakfast:  2 Turkish Balls, Nut Milk, Gala Apple, Pu Erh Tea

Lunch:  Salad: mixed greens, scallions, radishes, dried cranberries, walnuts, avo Dressing: red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, olive oil and 1/2 a Maca Righteously Raw bar plus 2 Turkish balls

Snack:  Raw Cheese, assorted dried fruit, nuts, olives, blueberries and wine

Dinner:  Fresh sausage from farmers market, few slices of raw cheese, cayenne & salt seasoned red bell peppers and onions

Dessert: Righteously Raw MACA Choc.

DAY #6 WEEK #1

Today was refreshing, I enjoy waking up and making my lunch now if I know I have a long day.  Especially since I found the perfect size environmentally conscious container.  A long day of work, practice when I get home in between Red Wings Periods of course and MTV awards which look really hilarious!

WORD OF THE DAY:   REFRESH

Rules of the Cleanse... Week #2

I have decided to adjust the cleanse... I feel so great on it that I'm pretty sure most of it will stay the same, I believe could eat like this with a once a week treat here and there especially to allow for eating out for the rest of my life.

Once a week treats: raw cheese from local farmers market, other lean meats to change it up, a local brew and /or eating out or eating other peoples gourmet when invited to come over.

This may be a sustainable practice... the test would be to see if I can go a week or a few days all raw or on just juice to really cleanse without going back to my comfort food patterns.

DAY #5 FOOD LIST

Breakfast: 2 turkish balls, nut milk, magic meditation tea, huge carrot juice, 1oz of wheat grass

Lunch: mixed greens, sunflower seeds, tomatoes, carrots, beets, raisons, radishes Dressing: balsamic vinegar, basil oil, olive tapenade plus 1/2 goji Righteously Raw Choc. bar & Kombucha No. 3

Dinner:  2 glasses of red wine, lamb with indian spices, green chilis, onions, garlic and ginger along side broccoli in left over coconut green curry sauce

Dessert:  2 Turkish balls and Nut milk

Made with LOVE!

I find that everything tastes better no matter how simple the ingredients are if you add some love to what you do...

• grind your own herbs
  
• pick your own food
  
• keep your area clean 
  
• enjoy the process
  
• sing, dance and play enjoyable music while you prepare your food
  

My energy...

Felt exhausted after teaching two classes though I usually feel a little drained so I got a wheat grass shot and huge carrot juice... hopefully the sugar will push me through till lunch!  Thank you Nate for making and bringing me a raw salad to work... you are the best!

DAY #5 WEEK #1

After a nights vivid dreams I feel blessed to wake up with my family (dog & boyfriend) safe and not dream anymore.... good morning!  Today may be my test on energy 13 hours of work straight through, though luckily I love what I do so... 

WORD OF THE DAY:   EQUANIMITY

DAY 4 FOOD LIST

Breakfast: turkish ball, nut milk

Lunch: sencha tea & salad: mixed greens, carrots, radishes, tomatoes, olives, nastursiums, hemp seeds w/Creamy Italian Dressing: garlic, olives, sunflower seeds, sundried tomato oil, basil oil, red wine vinegar, dried basil & oregano, salt, pepper Snack: Turkish ball & nut milk

Dinner: Asian BBQ salmon w/italian greens: garlic, olives, sundried tomato oil, basil oil, salt, pepper & dried herbs: oregano & basil

Dessert: half a cantelope with coconut milk, 2 turkish balls and nut milk

DAY #4 WEEK #1

This morning wasn't as cheery as yesterday although I had a colorful dream that I remembered. My body feels pretty good but I'm going to use the 10min rule to see if more of a gentle practice is what I need today (maybe it's hormonal). In addition to practice I'm planning on sewing, making more nut milk & cleaning the house. It feels natural to clean when cleansing.

WORD OF THE DAY: SPARKLE

DAY 3 FOOD LIST:

Breakfast: nut milk, cherries & blueberries dipped in coconut milk & agave

Lunch: Coconut Cream Broccoli Slaw w/ avo

Dinner: Lettuce wraps (avo, shredded beets, carrots & radishes) w/cashew nut dipping sauce (cashew nut butter, agave, coconut milk & oil, cayenne, salt plus Tombo Tuna seared w/coconut green curry sauce

Dessert:  Turkish raw balls and lemon verbena & mint tea

Turkish Raw Balls

Ingredients:
turkish figs
cocoa powder
almond butter
almonds
macadamians
ginger powder
cinnamon powder
nutmeg powder
vanilla
agave

Directions: Mix moist ingredients first then add dry ingredients. Form into balls and refrigerate for at least an hour before enjoying.

Notes: I make raw cookies like this all the time and for whatever reason these came out so oily, I still can't figure it out however, they taste great.... its a mystery! :-)

DAY #3 WEEK #1

This is the first day maybe in my life that I woke up without an alarm... I can hardly believe it.  Since it's been an over cast most people are reflecting that they feel lethargic however, I feel pumped!  I have a long day of teaching and working so I had to pack my breakfast and lunch, hopefully I packed enough.  I feel very clear today, reading though I think I am going to get some Himalayan Sea Salt and use that sparingly because I obviously need it and Olives are technically in salt.  

WORD OF THE DAY:  CLARITY

My energy...

I feel much more energized by the food I'm eating but more tired than usual when its time for bed this is awesome cuz i usually lie in bed 4 up 2 hours before i can quiet down

DAY 2 FOOD LIST:

Breakfast: brazil nut milk, pu erh tea, orange creamcycle drink from The Greenery Cafe

Lunch: Coconut Cream Broccoli Slaw: broccoli tops plus shredded stems, carrots, red cabbage, diced scallions, raisons  Dressing: coconut milk, coconut oil, sunflower seeds, cayenne, olives, agave & lime juice, top w/ avo

Dinner: Orange Roughy Fish w/spice & lemon, greens, zuccs, avo & a lil left over soup broth from yesterday

Dessert:  1/2 a Righteously Raw Chocolate Bar and a small glass of nut milk