Needless to say I am still under the RA spell. And I suspect will be for a long long time. The previous desktop (featuring Eric the Phantom – Gerard Butler) was up for 11 months.
Detox Day #7
Hurrah! I made it!
One thing I am taking from this entire experience is this salad above. It’s just mixed greens, beets, avocado, and grapefruits. It became one of my favourites. I had this for lunch today, sort of my treat to myself while still sticking to the plan.
I sort of cheated at dinner because I couldn’t resist the chicken tinola! BUT as chicken is part of the lean protein group, it wasn’t a big deal.
Weight record: HAH! As if I’d reveal it here. But I am happy to say that it is more than 5 lbs loss.
I am going to try my very best to keep on the healthy side of things and will continue looking after my diet. Tomorrow I will plan the “post detox week” for my meals.
Like fine wine…
I don’t like wine, so I wouldn’t know. BUT, will somebody please explain how this is possible:
It is normal to look better when you were 20 years younger, but to look better when you’re 20 years older????
This is an anomaly.
I imagine if I were to ask RA what’s his secret, he’ll probably just tell me “Clean living, and staying grounded.” – which would melt my heart because I totally agree myself. Or at least I’m counting on it – because I like to think I’ve been living clean, simple, grounded, and content, I would also look better when I’m 40!
RA, you are an inspiration.
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Detox Day #6 + Pitch&Putt
Day #6 – I can’t believe I made it this far!
Today has been a fun, long day. The activities were way more interesting than my diet. My friend M and I had an early start, in fact, mine was even earlier because it’s a long weekend and I also had to drive home to parents’, pack my stuff, and blah blah…
I picked M at her house and around 10AM, we met with our friends L&R for a round of Pitch & Putt. Oh what fun!
I lost a total of 1 golf ball. Haha! On hole #1. Yup. I suck. BUT I also found 3 stray balls throughout the 9 holes so really, I’ve gained 2 balls if you do the math LOL.
So because I intended to hang out with friends the whole day, I’ve sort of planned how I’m going to keep up even with the whole detox thing. I brought with me slices of raw jicama for snacks, bottle of water, and a banana for back up. For lunch, I went back to my default “dine out choices” – sashimi, seaweed salad, and edamame. Thank goodness R wanted to eat Japanese too, I didn’t have to do a lot of convincing.
After lunch, we all decided to drive to White Rock beach to stroll the pier. By then the weather had lit up a bit so it was a little bit warm and breezy at the same time.
Lots of cute guys here who aren’t my date and worse of all, lots of restaurants where they serve foods I cannot eat! But the real test happened when all 3 of my companions decided they want to eat gelato. There are a few gelato places, but I (emphasis on “I”) took them to my favourite gelato place by the pier… and I couldn’t have one! I was tempted to get the fruit flavour (was eyeing on the pineapple), but I then I thought, I’ve gone this far to give in, what’s another day?! My friends couldn’t believe it, but they were supportive and gave me a pat in the back– while they lick their gelatos in cones.
I have good friends and I thank them for not teasing me even further. Very mature!
Also, the server did not ask me if I wanted a gelato myself. Bless him for not doing so.
Detox Day #5
In the midst of all the Richard Armitage mania and this detox program I’ve got myself into, I’ve found more time to update this blog. Must be the inspiration?
Day #5 recap: Oh what a hectic day this turned out to be. Today I went to a hot yoga class for the first time. Yes, I did my usual gym class for an hour and half, then an hour of yoga. Could I be more a superwoman than I am today?
My girl friend MM took me to yoga class, and then took me to dinner after. I had no choice but to break my rule of 100% no meat tonight because we ate out. BUT, but, I picked the healthier choice which was sashimi! Might as well. I checked the detox handout and tuna is actually an “optional” item (only for when one absolutely needs a lean protein in their diet).
Both pictures below aren’t mine. (credit: whitbyfishmonger.co.uk and hometownseeds.com)
Oh and I also had a bowl of steamed edamame.
It felt weird eating that first bite of tuna. I’m sure I cheated and ate more than 3oz, because right now I feel really full. And it was not even a big serving. I am guessing my stomach has probably somehow shrunk a bit these last few days?
Anyway, two more days!