2+ weeks post detox update!

Hello to my faithful followers!!  I'm so excited to see that spring is finally showing up heyah in Maine!  The past week has seen some temps nearing 80, and I'm just loving it!  It's been a long, cold, dreary winter!!  We've received our semi-annual flock of baby chicks and they are in the brooding house peeping like crazy.  By the fall, we will be moving our (much older) hens out and will have new layers.  A big perk to eating healthy!  Cannot beat the nutritional difference in a FREE RANGE EGG!  (NOTE:  Not cage free here--our birds forage on acres of pasture daily!!  BIG DIFFERENCE when it comes to the egg!)--Now that the ground is soft, they are already digging up creatures to devour!  We've been told our eggs are rich & the taste cannot be compared to a store bought (sweatshop) egg!  We are currently trying to move onto completely organic feed (or at least GMO free) in the near future!

It's been a little over 2 weeks since stopping my detox plan and I will say that I have been doing a really great job implementing some of the eating habits that I learned on the way.  As you know, I've been enjoying my morning cup of coffee everyday and that just boosted my mood instantly.  Not sure how some people can say that coffee is no good, etc...I find it to be the most favorite part of my daily routine!  The smell, the warmth, the taste....it's all good!

As far as food goes:  I've been making healthy choices and still making my own meals (unless it's something my daughter will eat)--mostly stews and soups that I can enjoy for a couple days at a time.  Keeping it mostly grain/carb free with lots of flavor.  Eating out, I've been enjoying salads with lots of salsa/guacamole or pre making a new salad dressing that I've been wanting to try.  Being prepared is (again) the biggest advice I can give.  Been keeping alcohol to a minimum while I"m still trying to reach my goal weight --my choices have been dark red wine, silver tequila with lime and soda.  Beer I'm just saving for "on tap"...meaning restaurant only (like fountain Coke vs. a bottle--yuk!).  No beer at home (which used to be a regular thing on weekends or special dinners with friends).  The alcohol will quickly kill your diet, and fast!

My weight since detoxing has plateaued a bit.  1.4 pound gain last week :-(  Hopeing to get out more in between my dance classes to burn some extra calories!!

For my gardening friends!  Now is the time to start some seeds indoors if you like.  If you have a sunny window, get those herbs going!!  It's a fun and easy project, especially if you want strictly organic herbs!!

Well, I'm onto my DD's parent teacher conferences!!

Enjoy the sun!

Be well,

Callily

Skin Deep...Detox Days 12 & 13

After nearly two weeks of detoxing, I'm starting to see some results in a few areas.  The biggest being my skin.  Normally, I have VERY sensitive skin that breaks out easily.  I suffer from environmental allergies and a vitamin E allergy (which is in nearly EVERYTHING)--so, I go most days with some sort of itchiness, blotchiness or redness someplace on my body.  But....I've noticed these past few days that my skin is noticeably clearer.....everywhere!  This definitely has to do with the detox.  It's a proven fact that sugars, grains, dairy and such cause inflammation in your body.  Now I need to find out what is bothering me the most and try to eliminate it.  Time for a food journal!!

The second area is that of weight loss.  I've lost a total of 7 pounds so far.  Granted, I'm eating mostly veggies all day and a smoothie.  I admit I'd be pretty bummed if I didn't see some sort of weight loss during all of this deprivation.  LOL  Keeping it off is another story altogether....

It's been nearly a week of chicken soup for lunch.  I'm not sure if I'll ever eat chicken soup again....

Tonight I get to have a nice piece of Wild Salmon!  I'm really looking forward to it!!

One more week to go!  Cannot wait for that cup of coffee!!!!!!

Have a great day!

Callily

Sluggish....Detox Day 4

(((Yawn)))--Feeling a bit sluggish today, A big change from yesterday!

As far a food cravings, etc...MOOD:  I'm getting sick of eating the same thing over and over again.  I actually look forward to the "new meal" so I can change it up a bit.   I'm on my 4th or 5th chicken salad and it's getting old fast.  Just sayin'.....

Went to the food store today to shop for my family and it was pure torture!  LOL  Their list:  chicken pot pie, chicken nuggets, all kinds of goodies, soda...ugh what a nightmare!

But, I'm home now.  Drinking my lemon water and plugging along.  Is it only Day 4???!  This is very tough folks, but I'm still going.

Less than a month and I can celebrate my daughers birthday with a beer and dinner out with my family.  Sooooo looking forward to that!!

Until Tomorrow,

Callily

Coffee cravings...Detox Day 3

Woke up today to over 14 inches of snow!  My daughter actually had school, but I had to call her out because I could not get out of my driveway!  Completely snowed in!  Luckily, hubby came back mid day from his all night plowing gig and he and my son got us all plowed, shoveled and snowblowed!  This crazy March weather is insane!  Less than a week until Spring!  I cannot wait for sunny days and flowers!

Today's cravings are just COFFEE.  What I wouldn't give for just a nice, piping hot cup of coffee right now........sigh.

Breakfast was a typical smoothie, just changed up the ingredients a bit.  I made it quite late (10:00) due to my daughter and I sleeping in, and here it is 2:30 and I'm not at all hungry :-)  I have chicken salad for lunch but I'm really not hungry right now so I'm going to hold off.  Dinner is a crockpot stew recipe that is jammed with veggies and kale.

I'm surprised my energy level is pretty good considering I'm running on zero caffeine....that's surprising.  I do not feel as "puffy" and "bloated"--I'm guessing this is from not eating any dairy.  My body hates dairy.  I've always had issues with cheese, eggs and milk.  Kills my asthma and my gut.  But, I'm always trying to sneak dairy in someplace because I just love the flavors.....Hopefully this detox will help me keep it out of my diet for good.  Hopefully.

Well, that's about all there is to report today.  Did I mention I really would love a coffee?? ;-)

Until tomorrow,

Callily

Craving Crunchy! Detox Day 2

I wish I could say that today is going as easily as yesterday, but I'm actually starting to feel cravings today.  Really craving something crunchy and sweet, along with a nice cup of hot coffee!!

And, to make matters worse... my daughter (home today because of this spring blizzard), decided to reheat a wonderful smelling burrito for lunch while I sulked over my very plain salad.

I'm sure sitting in the house while it's storming outside doesn't help much.  I always seems to crave sweets while watching TV, and that's what we've been doing ALL day.  I'd love to get up and tackle one of the 50 projects I need to finish, but I'm just not feeling motivated.  Snuggling under the blanket watching game shows seems like more fun right now :-)

So, I'm digging deep and pushing away the cravings.  Hoping we do not lose our power!  Wish me luck!!

Callily

Getting ready for a spring Detox!

Wow!
I just noticed that I haven't blogged in quite a long time, and honestly, I've gotten a bit off track with my healthy eating habits as of late.  With Spring arriving soon, it is a time for rebirth and rejuvenation.  This year, I've decided to undergo a "spring detox", with the help of a nutritionist.  I feel that it will be helpful to others to blog my experience along the 21 days of the program.  This is my very first detox, I'm a newbie!  So, if you've never performed a detox and would like to know how it goes, follow along with me to see what to expect and maybe you'll want to give it a try!