Feb 10 - Day 10

[Aleesha Sattva]

Welcome welcome welcome!!! :excited:

Welcome to the 30 day challenge. :eat

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Cherie

[Jeannie]

Hi Everyone!!

Today I had a good day, actually, the last few days I didn't have all that many greens , so my lunch was an enormous bowl of mixed lettuce, baby beetroot tops and baby spinach. (Had to do the teeth check before talking to anyone after that!) :D

also had:
frozen grapes
banana
3 banana and nut crackers
sweet potato chips
frozen rasberries

[Eva]

Hi Jeannie! Sounds like a great day too me -- thanks for the reminder on frozen grapes. I LOVE THEM and haven't had them for so long. In the height of the summer, grapes all around, what have I been thinking!!

What time is it where you are now??

[OnMyJourney]

Goooooood morning everyone! :heart:

Breakfast - my usual liter of GS: Kale, banana, cacao powder with maca, ice and enough water to mix. That was all I threw in today, I was rushing.

Snack - a baggie full of strawberries and blackberries; a GoRaw banana "bread" flax bar and a Raw Revolution Hazelnut & chocolate bar- both purchased at my co-op yesterday after work, when I stopped for a few items. I doubt I'll eat this stuff today, but I threw it in there just in case I don't get time for lunch, I can just grab a bar.

Lunch - I threw a bunch of stuff in my bag again today and we'll see how it all turns out. I have spinach, onion, red pepper, cauliflower. I also brought nutritional yeast, cayenne, and garlic powder.


Having a RAWking great day everyone!! :throwhearts:

[KaleMama]

Good morning, Beauties!

OnMyJourney Hope you're recovering well! :hug

Today is a great day! Looks like it is going to be in the low 50's this weekend and all next week... :excited: All I can say is 'Helloooooooooooo Spring, hiking, gardening and time outdoors!!!!" :woot:

I went grocery shopping at our local Organic store and they always have the best produce. All the greens looked amazing and fresh that I don't want to keep them in the fridge for long. I picked up a lot of fruit (Pineapple, lots of oranges, apples, bananas, grapefruit, blueberries & mangoes). Today is a fruit filled kind of day! I think so! :wuv

Today's Plan:
-Green Juice
-Banana
-Grapefruit
-Salad (no avocado today)
-Fruit Smoothie
-Mango

Hope you all have a fruity-fantastic day!!!

[changeisgood]

started morning with a quart of water with lemon
B -32 oz juicing - collard greens, carrots, oranges, apple, lemon, then put it in blender to add all my 'stuff'
L - probably a salad
D - bok choy/mushrooms
kiwi before bed

[OnMyJourney]

Goooooood morning everyone! :heart:

Breakfast - my usual liter of GS: Kale, banana, cacao powder with maca, ice and enough water to mix. That was all I threw in today, I was rushing.

Snack - a baggie full of strawberries and blackberries; a GoRaw banana "bread" flax bar and a Raw Revolution Hazelnut & chocolate bar- both purchased at my co-op yesterday after work, when I stopped for a few items. I doubt I'll eat this stuff today, but I threw it in there just in case I don't get time for lunch, I can just grab a bar.

Lunch - I threw a bunch of stuff in my bag again today and we'll see how it all turns out. I have spinach, onion, red pepper, cauliflower. I also brought nutritional yeast, cayenne, and garlic powder.


Having a RAWking great day everyone!! :throwhearts:

Here's what I did with the things I brought for lunch (spinach, onion, red bell pepper, cauliflower), I turned it into a salad. I ended up sprinkling some cayenne, garlic powder and a little nutritional yeast on top...just because I brought them really. LOL It was SOO yummy and I didn't even need a dressing!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Ohappydaye/yum.jpg

Thanks so much for the recovery wishes Delise!! :heart:

[monkapotapus]

Yay!!
So happy to see everyone is doing so well!!! :excited:

I missed posting yesterday - it was a crazy day, but I remainded all Raw through it!! :encore:

Today was another crazy day....the computer system wasn't working at work & that's how we do our cash register....so, we had to hand write everything down...figuring tax, etc...etc....I managed to stay calm through it all...I am pleased!!

I'm sure it was my morning smoothie that helped....and the kava kava tea....lol

For lunch I had a small handful of dehydrated almonds, a bowl of yummy cherries & the rest of my brownie dessert....it really hit the spot today!!!!

I am thinking of kale salad for supper......with tomatoes & avocado.....sesame seeds....a dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, sesame oil, braggs aminos....little nutritional yeast on top.....maybe a couple black kalamata olives....mmmm....too bad I won't be eating for another 4hrs.....I have to teach yoga in a couple hours....I don't like to eat for a long time before I teach, otherwise it makes me feel yucky......

What's on the menu for everyone else?! :eat

[Eva]

After almost 2 months without avocados, had 2 today and feeling heavy. Mind you they're bigger here. But I don't like this feeling, almost like cooked.

I might try to move closer to 811 but unofficially. I have the feeling I need for more exercise (like running or biking AND P90X!) and to rearrange some things. We shall see. Perhaps I just need less computer time!

Funny how raw helps a heap but is just not the answer to everything. You still have to live love and move! And all the other things that help!

Hope your days are ending wonderfully, I'm about to send an email to my newsletter subscribers, which is always such a joy. There's something special about sharing with people who have the hearts and the minds to receive what you're sharing. :heart

[blizzardfrisbee]

Hey hey hey all!! Another great day to be raw!!

Breakfast-- GS and a bowl with an orange, grapefruit and tangerine
Lunch-- a salad with honey mustard dressing
Dinner- stuffed tomatoes-- just stuffed it with some aspargus, cabbage, a tomato and some namu shoyu and also a GS

Been really good with the GS--have had 2 glasses a day now since Christmas! I love my GS.

[OnMyJourney]

*ears perk up* Did I 'hear' someone mention P90X in here??? *Looks toward Eva with a girlish smile* :wuv

Speaking of which:

My energy drink during P90X workout - Daterade: about 8 dates in water and ice

Recovery drink after P90X - this was prepared in an EXTREME hurry as I attempted to do my Kenpo, shower, fix the drink and get my daughter back to school to be in her play in enough time! Whew... so yea, I missed a few ingredients. But here goes: kale, banana, cacao powder with maca, dates, ice, water

Dinner were served at the program, but of course nothing for me. I was eagerly anticipating Monk's chili anyway...which I'm about to go to my kitchen and prepare. I just home and had to check in with you all!! :heart

[pippin07]

Good evening!

Hope you all had rawlly good day :-)

Today breakfast was pineapple & kiwi. Lunch was banana tacos (bananas & chopped dates rolled in romaine leaves. And dinner was a large bowl of juicy pears and then some left over zucchini pasta from the other night.

[OnMyJourney]

I'm baaaaaaaack with dinner, monk's chili! And it will KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF! Wooooo, this stuff is AMAZING!! monk, thank you so much for posting your recipe! I love this!! I love YOU for sharing! :backhug

I'm trying to eat it slowly, but I just want to dive face first into it! I didn't even want to wash out the Vita Mix, I was trying to get every bit out with my spoon that I could! It's THAT good and I refuse to be ashamed of myself! :p I sprinkled a little cayenne on top and put some celery in for a little more crunch. This recipe should go in the hall of fame! LOL

The peeeeeeerfect dinner for such a cold night! :drool:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Ohappydaye/Chili.jpg

[queenkel]

Hi everyone! I forgot to post yesterday but here I am. Glad to hear everyone is going strong!

I really wanted to cheat yesterday and I even went so far as to ask Trav to stop so I could get my fave potato chips and he refused!! He said that I've been doing so well and totally talked me out of it and I'm glad he did. Feeling better than ever today! We went for a 14k hike today and it was sunny and beautiful and I'm not even sore (yet).

Today's menu was:
-GS for breakfast
-fruit during the hike
-big green salad for lunch
-orange mango juice (SOOOOOO good)

I think I might make some of Monk's chili tonight. I'll have to scroll throuh because I forgot which day it's posted on.

Below is a picture of my juice (there was a blood orange in there). I just thought it was so darn pretty. LIke a sunset.:encore:

[OnMyJourney]

Here it is! It's from Feb 8, page 2! hahaha Yes, I know that by heart.



For lunch I had some miso broth - warm & in a mug :) ....I also had a cup of tea & a small piece of my dessert!!

This is dinner:
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/2-8-11DinnerRawChili001.jpg

-1 ginormous tomato.....or a couple medium ones....lol
-soaked sun-dried tomatoes....I soaked mine all day, so they were nice & soft...about 1 cups worth.....however much you'd like (they give it a "beany/meaty" texture)....
-1 good size avocado....
-1 - 1 1/2Tbsp Chili powder (mine is extra spicy!!!)
-1 tsp cumin powder
-1/2 - 1tsp sea salt
-jalapenos!!!!!

Mix it up in the food processor & enjoy!!!!!
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/2-8-11DinnerRawChili002.jpg

:drool:

[queenkel]

Thank you!!! MMMm I'm so excited for this!:eat

[Jeannie]

Hi Jeannie! Sounds like a great day too me -- thanks for the reminder on frozen grapes. I LOVE THEM and haven't had them for so long. In the height of the summer, grapes all around, what have I been thinking!!

What time is it where you are now??

HI Eva! The grapes are sooo good frozen, so much more for those of us who live in a hot climate!

We are about 13 hours ahead of you guys over there in the USA!

[monkapotapus]

I'm baaaaaaaack with dinner, monk's chili! And it will KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF! Wooooo, this stuff is AMAZING!! monk, thank you so much for posting your recipe! I love this!! I love YOU for sharing! :backhug

I'm trying to eat it slowly, but I just want to dive face first into it! I didn't even want to wash out the Vita Mix, I was trying to get every bit out with my spoon that I could! It's THAT good and I refuse to be ashamed of myself! I sprinkled a little cayenne on top and put some celery in for a little more crunch. This recipe should go in the hall of fame! LOL

The peeeeeeerfect dinner for such a cold night! :drool:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Ohappydaye/Chili.jpg

OH!!!
I'm so glad you liked it!!!!
It's so quick & easy to make....and so very tasty!!!! :drool:

[monkapotapus]

Hey, you know that wonderful salad I had talked about making?....

Well....it never happened! lol

I taught my yoga class....left the YMCA at 8pm...had to get gas, and "quickly" get some laundry detergent from Target......lol - Yeah, right "quickly".....lol...:rolleyes:

Needless to say - I got home around 9:20pm.....lol

All I had for dinner was some baby carrots & a cut up cucumber (that I shared with DBF).....and some of the dressing that I talked about for my salad.....ah, whatever! lol I was still satisfied!! :excited:

[Eva]

OMG! So many great photos!!!!!! I'm hungry, and I just ate! lol!


HI Eva! The grapes are sooo good frozen, so much more for those of us who live in a hot climate!

We are about 13 hours ahead of you guys over there in the USA!

No kidding on the grapes. And dang if I didn't forget to get some! Suppose it would do me much good today anyhow, since I don't yet have a freezer at my office. (SOON!)

That reminds me to change my profile! I've moved to Brazil - 3 hours head of the US - so you must be "only" 10 hours ahead! Such a strange strange world when you think about it! Hope you had a great day today! :)

[Hopandskip]

I keep hearing about this chilli...where do I find the recipe? I'm dying to try it! :0)

[imaquillen]

maybe.....

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?p=647088&highlight=chili#post647088

[monkapotapus]

That's the one!! :excited:
Easy & delicious!!! :drool:
Enjoy~:eat

[Hopandskip]

Ahhhh...thank you both of you! :0) I look forward to trying this!

[monkapotapus]

Ahhhh...thank you both of you! :0) I look forward to trying this!

Let us know what you think!! :heart