I may have jumped on the bandwagon for this cleanse because all the cool kids were doing it but it was absolutely worth it. As I am sitting on my couch not being able to feel my feet or my legs because of my fibromyalgia I am missing the cleanse.
Since I have been done with it I have been eating like crap. I have no willpower! Someone pay me to eat clean lol The whole time I was on it there weren't any flare ups, my allergies didn't even affect me.
Anyway the reason for this post is to tell you all the great things that came from those ten days
1. SLEEP! I slept like a baby and miss it already. It is not bad, but not as good either now.
2.Appetite, it lowers your appetite in a good way! You eat smaller portions and actually stay full longer!
3.Skin-Your skin will glow!
4. This is a weird one...Your mouth is cleaner.
5.Energy-I had tons and never got that middle of the day drag. I didn't get sleepy after lunch like I normally do and had more energy than my ten year old:)
6.Lose weight-I did not do this to lose weight but weighed myself after anyway just because I was curious. I lost 4 pounds
7.After day 3 I never craved anything bad....wish it had lasted:( bummer
I mean it is only 10 days and can change everything if you let it. I obviously suck!
Everyone keeps complaining about the fiber drink. To me it tasted good, it was just the texture that was weird! But seriously all the whining from everyone?? Kinda ridiculous! You are choosing to do it, get over it!
I have a whole grocery list and some recipes for the cleanse. Email me if you are interested analisamarie8067@aol.com
Happy Hump Day!!!!!
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Friday, November 16, 2012
21 Days to a More Disciplined Life-On Hold
Well I have been slacking on my 21 Days adventure and it hasn't had anything to do with actually slacking! I am preparing my house to sell and it is going to be taking up a lot of time so the adventure is going to be on hold for awhile, not forever just for a little while.
I have bought houses but never actually had to sell one and as I look around my house I feel like I have six months of work to do but I'm exaggerating! One of the hardest parts about my not yet diagnosed fibromyalgia is that on the days when I overwork myself the next day and days after are hard. I can't get myself to do much of anything so this will be a learning experience on how to keep on track without hurting myself. I have been searching on the internet for checklists to get my house in order and have found many but not what I am looking for so I am going to be making my own as I go and sharing it!
If you have tips for selling a house please share them! Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I have bought houses but never actually had to sell one and as I look around my house I feel like I have six months of work to do but I'm exaggerating! One of the hardest parts about my not yet diagnosed fibromyalgia is that on the days when I overwork myself the next day and days after are hard. I can't get myself to do much of anything so this will be a learning experience on how to keep on track without hurting myself. I have been searching on the internet for checklists to get my house in order and have found many but not what I am looking for so I am going to be making my own as I go and sharing it!
If you have tips for selling a house please share them! Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Friday, November 9, 2012
21 Days to a More Disciplined Life: Day 5,6,7,8 and 9
Hello! Thankfully I am just now feeling better and getting to all the things that haven't been done in the last couple days! The stomach flu is not fun and takes everything out of you I swear. Good thing I have 5 days off to play catch up.
I did Days 5, 6,7,8 and 9 today to try and catch up.
Day 5: 5 Steps to Developing discipline- I will admit that I have discipline in certain areas of my life but only if they involve fun haha! Since my big goal is to run a mile in 21 days I have to make sure I stick with it.
My reasons why I want to stick with it:
*To show myself that I don't hate running!
*So my body will feel better
*To show myself that I CAN!
*To feel strong
*To have more energy
Likely Obstacles:
*Cold Weather
*Pain
*Busy life
How to develop new behaviors so that these obstacles won't get in my way:
*Run 3-4 times a week, even if it half a mile and inside
*If I am in pain I will stretch and do some jumping jacks and walking
*I can get very busy but I always have time for TV (one of my bad habits), take 15 minutes from something I am watching and run up and down the stairs or run in place in front of the TV.
Day 6: Be Realistic- I have been being realistic from the start, running a mile in 21 days is pretty realistic for me. If I had said 2 that would be a far reach for me!
Day 7: Resist Negative Thought Patterns-Instead of saying I can't I will just get up and Do It!
Day 8: Put Your Goals on Paper- I admit it, I am a post it freak! I like everything written down so this is perfect!
Day 9: Break Your Goals Into Bite Sized Pieces-I am going to write down on the calendar the days I will work out and where I want to be. That doesn't mean I will meet those exactly but I am ok with that and know that it will at least be a step in the right direction!
I plan on running this afternoon when it is a little warmer! I am also trying to get back on a flylady schedule to get my house clean and ready to put on the market in a couple months. Does anyone have any advice??
I did Days 5, 6,7,8 and 9 today to try and catch up.
Day 5: 5 Steps to Developing discipline- I will admit that I have discipline in certain areas of my life but only if they involve fun haha! Since my big goal is to run a mile in 21 days I have to make sure I stick with it.
My reasons why I want to stick with it:
*To show myself that I don't hate running!
*So my body will feel better
*To show myself that I CAN!
*To feel strong
*To have more energy
Likely Obstacles:
*Cold Weather
*Pain
*Busy life
How to develop new behaviors so that these obstacles won't get in my way:
*Run 3-4 times a week, even if it half a mile and inside
*If I am in pain I will stretch and do some jumping jacks and walking
*I can get very busy but I always have time for TV (one of my bad habits), take 15 minutes from something I am watching and run up and down the stairs or run in place in front of the TV.
Day 6: Be Realistic- I have been being realistic from the start, running a mile in 21 days is pretty realistic for me. If I had said 2 that would be a far reach for me!
Day 7: Resist Negative Thought Patterns-Instead of saying I can't I will just get up and Do It!
Day 8: Put Your Goals on Paper- I admit it, I am a post it freak! I like everything written down so this is perfect!
Day 9: Break Your Goals Into Bite Sized Pieces-I am going to write down on the calendar the days I will work out and where I want to be. That doesn't mean I will meet those exactly but I am ok with that and know that it will at least be a step in the right direction!
I plan on running this afternoon when it is a little warmer! I am also trying to get back on a flylady schedule to get my house clean and ready to put on the market in a couple months. Does anyone have any advice??
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
21 days to a more disciplined life: Day 4
I know this has taken a long time but we were busy having fun! The last week we had Halloween parties, Dinner with Grandparents, time with my niece, went to the art museum, and I even got to watch a friend try on Wedding dresses. Here are some pictures:
Marcus as a lego!
The kids playing at the Halloween party!
Saturday all museums were free from 5pm to 10pm so a friend and I took her three boys, Marcus and my niece. It wasn't all that impressive but the boys enjoyed painting! Then we had dinner at the park. It is getting chilly at night!
Day 4 is writing down habits that you want to break and some that you want to develop. I picked my top three and although they don't sound like much they are baby steps to much bigger things.
1. Stop biting my nails! It is such a nervous habit for me, when I'm waiting for something, watching sporting events (ahhh), or even when I'm bored. It would be nice to grow them out and paint them, that hasn't happened since I was 16!
2. Keeping our kitchen table clean. This needs to be a habit for both Marcus and I. It is constantly covered with junk!
3.Keeping my car clean. This is also a habit for both of us to fix. A dirty car makes me crazy but yet I never do anything about it!
I am slowly getting there. It didn't help that I woke up not feeling well today, of course it always happens on my day off when I have a list of things to do. I guess this teaches me to wait!
Happy Election Day! Hope everyone voted!!
Day 4 is writing down habits that you want to break and some that you want to develop. I picked my top three and although they don't sound like much they are baby steps to much bigger things.
1. Stop biting my nails! It is such a nervous habit for me, when I'm waiting for something, watching sporting events (ahhh), or even when I'm bored. It would be nice to grow them out and paint them, that hasn't happened since I was 16!
2. Keeping our kitchen table clean. This needs to be a habit for both Marcus and I. It is constantly covered with junk!
3.Keeping my car clean. This is also a habit for both of us to fix. A dirty car makes me crazy but yet I never do anything about it!
I am slowly getting there. It didn't help that I woke up not feeling well today, of course it always happens on my day off when I have a list of things to do. I guess this teaches me to wait!
Happy Election Day! Hope everyone voted!!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
21 Days to a More Disciplined Life: Day 1, 2 and 3
Yes I am slacking on posting progress from my 21 day adventure to a More Disciplined Life but here it is!
Day One-Discipline is a choice. I had to pick one small project that was nagging me and do it! I picked a pile in my living room that collects things and put it all away.
Before:
Talk about procrastination! This literally took me ten minutes and I even dusted woohoo!
After:
I also had to pick a major project to complete the next 21 days and I decided I want to run a mile without stopping by then. 21 days is plenty of time for me to build up my endurance.
Day 2: Discipline is a process, that is for sure. As I was completing day 1 I kept finding several closets and cupboards to clean out...oh boy.
Today I had to pick one simple thing to change and follow through with. I picked making sure all the dishes are done and put away before bed. It really does make the mornings easier when the kitchen is clean!
Ooooh Shiny!
Day 3: Start With The Small Things. It is almost like the Dave Ramsey's Snowball effect. Start with the small things and the big things aren't as overwhelming!
I had to pick one bad habit I want to reverse and I chose Laundry. I am terrible with leaving it in the basket without folding it or folding it but taking a week to put it away. Anyone else have this problem?? So here was my couch today
Not too much but enough. It took two minutes to put it away and now I have a clean couch!
So what did I learn from the last 3 days? It took me less than fifteen minutes a day to do these simple things, why is my house not perfect?? lol Oh wait there is no such thing:)
Day 4 will be delayed due to Halloween fun but then I will be back and ready to roll!
Day One-Discipline is a choice. I had to pick one small project that was nagging me and do it! I picked a pile in my living room that collects things and put it all away.
Before:
After:
I also had to pick a major project to complete the next 21 days and I decided I want to run a mile without stopping by then. 21 days is plenty of time for me to build up my endurance.
Day 2: Discipline is a process, that is for sure. As I was completing day 1 I kept finding several closets and cupboards to clean out...oh boy.
Today I had to pick one simple thing to change and follow through with. I picked making sure all the dishes are done and put away before bed. It really does make the mornings easier when the kitchen is clean!
Day 3: Start With The Small Things. It is almost like the Dave Ramsey's Snowball effect. Start with the small things and the big things aren't as overwhelming!
I had to pick one bad habit I want to reverse and I chose Laundry. I am terrible with leaving it in the basket without folding it or folding it but taking a week to put it away. Anyone else have this problem?? So here was my couch today
Day 4 will be delayed due to Halloween fun but then I will be back and ready to roll!
Monday, October 15, 2012
Homemade Crockpot Apple Butter, Homemade Vanilla, and a No Sew Tutu
This weekend was pretty busy but somehow I managed to get some apple butter made, started some homemade vanilla which I plan to give out for Christmas, and made a tutu for my niece's birthday!
Homemade Crockpot Apple Butter
12 apples (I used gala)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp allspice
Start by peeling and chopping the apples. Put them in the crockpot toss them with the remaining ingredients and cook on low for 12 hours. I let mine cook overnight, and the house smells like apple heaven! When they are cooked down, turn the crockpot to high and leave the lid halfway off. This lets the apple butter thicken up. Let it cook like that for 3 hours.
Some people like to put theirs in a blender and make it smooth, I took my potato masher and mashed it up. I like some chunks in there. I then canned it, it made 2 1/2, 1/2 pints. This is a great Christmas present!
Homemade Vanilla
I am not sure I have ever had homemade vanilla, it has always been imitation so I can't wait to give some of this out and bake with it!
1 750 ml bottle of vodka
12 vanilla beans
I put my vodka in an empty tea jar. Then I sliced 12 vanilla beans down the middle and added them to the vodka. I won't know the results for another week but the longer it sits, the better. It should be perfect by Christmas!
No sew Tutu
I came across this picture
My sister has a thing for anything watermelon, even her baby shower was watermelon themed. So when I saw this picture I knew my niece needed this outfit for her 1st birthday party! A friend of mine is making the onesie, and I bought the headband and decided to learn how to make the tutu.
It wasn't hard and thankfully this blog post helped a lot. It isn't perfect by any means but I like it and I proved to myself I can do anything if I have a tutorial haha
I used a book because I don't have any cool sewing dummies, the book was the perfect measurement all around. I tied on the tulle all the way around.
I added on some cloth strips to give it some more color.
I then tied some ribbon on, and hot glued some onto the waist.
I can't wait to see it on her!!!
Homemade Crockpot Apple Butter
12 apples (I used gala)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp allspice
Start by peeling and chopping the apples. Put them in the crockpot toss them with the remaining ingredients and cook on low for 12 hours. I let mine cook overnight, and the house smells like apple heaven! When they are cooked down, turn the crockpot to high and leave the lid halfway off. This lets the apple butter thicken up. Let it cook like that for 3 hours.
Some people like to put theirs in a blender and make it smooth, I took my potato masher and mashed it up. I like some chunks in there. I then canned it, it made 2 1/2, 1/2 pints. This is a great Christmas present!
Homemade Vanilla
I am not sure I have ever had homemade vanilla, it has always been imitation so I can't wait to give some of this out and bake with it!
1 750 ml bottle of vodka
12 vanilla beans
I put my vodka in an empty tea jar. Then I sliced 12 vanilla beans down the middle and added them to the vodka. I won't know the results for another week but the longer it sits, the better. It should be perfect by Christmas!
No sew Tutu
I came across this picture
The Small Things Blog
I found this blog on Pinterest and have been wanting to try her hairstyles. She does some really cute ones
and her YouTube
channel has videos on how to blow dry, curl, and tease your hair. I am challenged when it comes to doing my own hair so I decided to try out a couple of her videos. I did it this weekend when of course it was raining but surprisingly it held up and never went flat!
Here is what mine looked like after.
and her YouTube
channel has videos on how to blow dry, curl, and tease your hair. I am challenged when it comes to doing my own hair so I decided to try out a couple of her videos. I did it this weekend when of course it was raining but surprisingly it held up and never went flat!
Here is what mine looked like after.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
My experiments for the last week!
I'm not sure what came over me, boredom maybe and the need for peanut butter and yogurt. I made homemade yogurt, Coconut Butter, Peanut butter and made three different kinds of jelly. I have decided to start my own business making jelly/jam/preserves/apple butter and applesauce. I made up 3 different kinds of jelly and have been having it tested by many people. They are a hit! Mango Chipotle, Peach, Raspberry Rum and Strawberry Limeade! They are no sugar or made with Stevia. I don't know about you but jelly can be a little too sweet for me so no sugar has a big appeal to me and the use of fresh ingredients makes it even better!
I am also going to start blogging once or twice a week about a different one skillet meal and hopefully eventually make an e-book! I've always been very inventive with one skillet meals and making them out of leftovers!
Wooohooo for new adventures!!
I am also going to start blogging once or twice a week about a different one skillet meal and hopefully eventually make an e-book! I've always been very inventive with one skillet meals and making them out of leftovers!
Wooohooo for new adventures!!
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