May 1, 2010
Had a hard time today after working overtime. I spent nearly an hour preparing and packing tons of food the night before. I ate it all and then by the time I got off work, I was starving. We went to Farm Fresh (grocer) thinking I'd get the salad bar and she'd get soup from the soup bar. Nothing looked appealing and I had no intention of spending so much on a salad bar salad that I could easily make at home, and know it was fresh. So we went through the produce section. I picked through disgusting produce, pulled a few batches of leafy green lettuce out, put them in the cart, and carried on. After not finding any non-wimpy celery, I got pissed off and walked out. We went home, with me pouting and pissy the whole way. I scrounged around the mostly empty fridge and freezer and ended up making 2 veggie grilled chicken patties and a bag of Alexia potato mix (minus the oil blend packet that came with it). Steph had potatoes and the leftover burger that I had gotten her from my free end of the month lunch on Friday. My whole attitude changed after eating. I was relaxed and at peace, like a drug addict having just gotten her fix. I didn't consider it too terribly bad, though I'm sure the Morningstar grilled veggie patties aren't vegan...now that Kellogg's owns them.
Food Intake:
- hot Earl Grey tea with agave nectar and almond milk
- 1/2 c. banana chips (commercially-produced)
- 1/2 c. raw mixed nuts
- unsweetened iced tea
- celery sticks with 1 tbl "natural" Jif peanut butter (out of mine)
- 1/2 c. red seedless grapes
- 1/3 pack gluten-free pretzels with 1 tbl "natural" Jif peanut butter (out of mine)
- salad: romaine, grape tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, dried sweetened cherries and cranberries, sweetened pecan pieces, fat-free Trader Joe's balsamic vinaigrette
- 2 1/2 sliced oranges
- 10 oz flavored water
- stove-cooked Alexia roasted potatoes with Italian vegetables and roasted corn; 2 veggie grilled chicken patties, mustard and ketchup
- unsweetened iced tea
- 2 glasses of smoothie: almond milk, frozen bananas, agave nectar, cacao, mesquite, cinnamon, dates, almond butter, vanilla, ice
Exercise: none
Weight: 278 (gained another pound)
May 2, 2010
Trader Joe's shopping trip today. Here's what we bought:
- frozen asian veggie stir fry mix
- 3 cartons orange juice
- 2 peach soy yogurts
- Morningstar vegan grillers
- 5 small artichokes
- roasted red bell pepper hummus
- 4 asian pears
- mini sweet peppers
- organic roma tomatoes
- organic chicken breasts (for Steph)
- raw pecans
- 6 Larabars (first time trying - vegan, gluten-free)
- 5 organic fruit leathers
- can of coconut milk
- 4 Luna bars, 2 Clif bars (for Steph)
- bunch of bananas
- fresh ground coffee (for Steph)
- lemon verbena french-milled bar of soap
- 3 lb gala apples
- 2 pineapples
- jar of applesauce
- organic celery hearts
- 4-pk organic cinnamon applesauce
- organic cage free eggs (for Steph)
- Salem RBST-free blue cheese crumbles (made from raw milk it says)
- 3 bottles organic agave nectar
- organic dried cranberries
- dried orange-flavored cranberries (eh, won't buy again)
- unsulfered, unsweetened dried mango slices
- organic extra virgin olive oil
- fat free balsamic vinaigrette
- raw almond butter
- unsalted peanut butter
- balsamic vinegar
Food Intake:
- 10 oz water
- handful in-shell roasted, unsalted peanuts
- swig of orange juice
- 3 gala apples (peeled) with "natural" Jif peanut butter (out of mine)
- swig of unsweetened iced tea
- Max and Erma's for lunch: several glasses of water, 2 tiny plain baked potatoes (with salt, pepper and A1 sauce), salad of spring mix and romaine, granny smith apple slices, dried cranberries, sweetened/spicy pecans, blue cheese crumbles, balsamic vinaigrette
- cashew cookie Larabar (blah)
- unsweetened iced tea
- several chunks fresh pineapple, 1 celery stick
- salad: red-leaf lettuce, roma tomatoes, dried sweetened cranberries and cherries, raw pecans, blue cheese crumbles, fat free Trader Joe's balsamic vinaigrette
Exercise: mowed yard, planted bulbs and pulled weeds
Weight: 276 (down 2 pounds)
May 3, 2010
Had an extremely tiring day. I was low energy and agitated. I did not have enough time to eat lunch, and by the time I got in the car to head home I was falling fast. I started crying and feeling like everything was so hopeless. It was ridiculous, because both Steph and I knew that it was all likely due to my being hungry. When I finally sat down to have dinner, I once again felt a huge sense of relaxation come over me. I definitely definitely have to take care of myself, and force myself to make the time to keep eating throughout the day, and not just snacks, either. I feel a million times better now and have more energy this evening than I've had all day. It really shows how healthy foods give you energy and how unhealthy foods drain your energy.
PS I did have a cup of coffee this morning, as I was about to pass out I was so fricken tired.
Food Intake:
- soy peach yogurt (blech, very chalky)
- hot green tea with agave nectar and almond milk
- banana
- coffee with natural cane sugar and half and half
- apple pie Larabar (better than the cashew cookie)
- unsweetened iced tea from Chick-fil-A drive-thru
- 1/2 c. mixed raw nuts
- banana
- 10 oz orange juice
- 16 oz orange juice
- handful raw pecans
- 2 vegan grillers by Morningstar with mustard and organic ketchup
- salad: red leaf lettuce, roma tomatoes, dried sweetened cranberries and cherries, raw pecans, blue cheese crumbles, fat free Trader Joe's balsamic vinaigrette
- unsweetened iced tea
- 1/3 container soy peach yogurt (put in the freezer this morning, so it would taste better, it kinda did)
- large bowl air-popped popcorn spritzed with olive oil and salted
- few sesame sticks
Exercise: walked (leisurely stroll) 1/2 mile with the dogs
Weight: 277 (gained a pound, it's almost laughable now)
May 4, 2010
Food Intake:
- coffee with almond milk and agave nectar
- banana
- dried mango
- unsweetened iced tea
- 1/2 c. mixed raw nuts
- 16 oz orange juice
- Chick-fil-A for lunch: 2 side salads: romaine, carrots, cabbage, grape tomatoes, shredded cheese, honey roasted sunflower seeds, reduced fat berry balsamic vinaigrette; unsweetened iced tea
- 2 more packets honey roasted sunflower seeds
- 2/3 cherry pie Larabar
- 1/2 packet gluten-free pretzels
- organic fruit leather
- 16 oz orange juice
- salad: leafy greens, grape tomatoes, celery, leftover small baked potato with A1 sauce, 2 grilled vegan veggie grillers
- unsweetened iced tea
Weight: 274.5 (2 1/2 pound weight loss)
May 5, 2010
Food Intake:
- coffee with almond milk and agave nectar
- banana
- 1/3 pineapple
- unsweetened iced tea
- dried mango
- cashew cookie Larabar
- 1/2 c. mixed raw nuts
- salad: leafy greens, grape tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, raw pecans, dried sweetened cranberries and cherries, Trader Joe's Goddess dressing; medium fresh fruit cup leftover from Chick-fil-A yesterday: strawberries, mandarin oranges, apples, grapes; water
- coffee with half and half and natural sugar
- 1/2 pkt gluten-free pretzels
- organic fruit leather
- celery sticks with natural peanut butter
- mix of white/yellow corn, carrots (frozen, cooked on the stove in water)
- unsweetened iced tea
Weight: 277.5
May 6, 2010
Food Intake:
- coffee with almond milk and agave nectar
- unsweetened iced tea
- banana
- 1/2 c. mixed raw nuts
- coffee with half and half and natural sugar
- apple pie Larabar
- salad: romaine, spring mix, blue cheese crumbles, raw pecans, dried sweetened cranberries and cherries, lite vegan Italian vinaigrette
- unsweetened iced tea
- celery sticks with natural peanut butter
- 1/2 c. asian pears
- 1 packet gluten-free pretzels
- banana
- organic fruit leather
- Moe's Southwest Grill: veggie bowl: rice (brown?), tofu, lettuce, pico de gallo, grilled mushrooms, onions and peppers, black olives, roasted corn salsa, cilantro; unsweetened iced tea
Weight: 275.5
May 7, 2010
Food Intake:
- coffee with powdered creamer and 1 sun crystal packet
- 2 c. pineapple (fresh)
- coffee with half and half and natural sugar
- veggie patty at work cookout function
- cherry pie Larabar
- unsweetened iced tea
- water
- 1/2 c. asian pears
- dried mango
- 1/2 c. mixed raw nuts
- several swigs orange juice
- handful mix of raw pecans and sesame sticks
- Bangkok Garden for dinner: lots and lots of water, small salad of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, ginger dressing; 3 fresh veggie spring rolls: rice paper wrap, steamed tofu, lettuce, mint, carrots, cucumber, vermicelli rice noodles, peanut sweet and sour dipping sauce; picked at a steamed veggie plate with steamed tofu and cashews with added peanut sauce, c. jasmine rice (darn, was trying not to eat that, but was super disappointed with my entree, so I ate that along with the steamed tofu and cashews)
Weight: 275.5
May 8, 2010
Food Intake:
- coffee with half and half and natural sugar
- banana
- unsweetened iced tea
- 2 oranges, sliced
- Schlotzsky's: vegetarian wrap: low carb tortilla with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, cheddar cheese, mustard, 2 pickles, baked plain Lays, few of Steph's baked BBQ Lays; unsweetened iced tea
- snack packet of roasted/salted almonds
- container of organic grape juice
- several swigs of water
- Longhorn Steakhouse: salad: strawberries, spring mix, grapes, mandarin oranges, feta cheese, candied walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette; plain baked potato with A1 drizzled half way through; lots and lots of water
Exercise: walked around Norfolk Botanical Gardens for several hours
Weight: 276.5
May 9, 2010
Food Intake:
- "orange julius:" frozen banana, orange juice, almond milk, ice
- bowl of cinnamon oat cereal with almond milk
- Max & Erma's: large apple pecan salad: spring mix, green apples, candied pecans, blue cheese crumbles, dried cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette; plain baked potato with A1 drizzled half way through; unsweetened iced tea
- Movie theater: split a Coke Zero with Steph; brought gluten-free pretzels, raw pecans, cinnamon oat cereal bites
- steamed artichokes lightly dipped in a non-vegan Hollaindaisse sauce that I made with Smart Balance and a powder mix
- unsweetened iced tea
- vegan soy pistachio frozen yogurt
Exercise: gardened for several hours
May 10, 2010
Food Intake:
- coffee with powdered lite creamer and 1 sun crystal packet
- handful raw pecans and cinnamon oat cereal squares
- 10 oz orange juice
- coffee with half and half and natural sugar
- few swigs water
- salad: leafy greens, grape tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, raw pecans, dried sweetened cranberries and cherries, reduced fat berry balsamic vinaigrette
- unsweetened iced tea
- celery sticks and mix of natural peanut butter/raw almond butter
- few handfuls cinnamon oat cereal squares
- 2 Morningstar veggie grillers (non-vegan), organic ketchup, mustard, sliced potatoes baked in the oven with spritzed olive oil and Cavendars spice
- unsweetened iced tea
- fabulous vegan dessert: peeled and chopped gala apples, almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, golden and Thompson raisins, agave nectar, cinnamon --- mixed together and baked in the oven for about 45 minutes at 380 degrees; eaten HOT with vegan soy pistachio frozen yogurt (HEAVEN!)
- oops: 2 cage-free hard boiled eggs with light mayo, dill, salt and pepper with some wheatables crackers
- more of the delicious vegan dessert
Weight: 278 (why do I even bother?)
May 15, 2010
I'm going to be taking a hiatus from blogging on this site and posting on the From SAD to RAW Facebook fan page.
May 23, 2010
Someone emailed me this week and mentioned she bought the book, Raw: The UnCook Book, but was feeling quite overwhelmed. I shared a few books that likely would be a better start for a newbie to raw...since Juliano's book, while great for raw gourmet, can be quite extensive and intense for someone new to raw.
Thought I'd share the books I suggested to her...
5/27/2010
Call for Action to my wonderful From SAD to RAW readers...
By now you've heard about the UNBELIEVABLE torture of newborn calves and cows at the Conklin Dairy Farm in Ohio. If you've been living under a rock and haven't heard, by the time you're done with this blog post, you will know all you need to know to help make a difference in the lives of these abused animals.
Please do ANYTHING and EVERYTHING you can to help make sure these ef'ing cowards are put away for the rest of their natural born lives (or the max of 3 years and $750 fine....pathetic, but let's at least get him that)...
Read the full story which initially broke on 5/25/10
See what one of the ef'ers looks like (I'd REALLY like to have some quality alone time with this beast)
Watch the actual video of the abuse (FYI the video starts immediately - watch the WHOLE thing; the animals didn't get to look away as they were being tortured, so bare witness on their behalf)
See what the experts say about what the animals went through
Visit the website of the organization, Mercy for Animals, who went undercover to investigate and catch the ef'ers torturing these beautiful creatures
Listen to Vegan.com's podcast with guest, Mercy For Animals founder Nathan Runkle
Sign the care2 petition to Stop Animal Abuse at Conklin Dairy Farms Ohio
Donate $5, $10, $20 or more
Speak your mind:
- Conklin Dairy Cattle Sales, LLC; Bob or Gary Conklin: (614) 395-2936 Cell, (614) 873-8439 Home, (614) 873-8024 Office, (614) 873-3383 Fax; 12939 US 42, Plain City, OH 43064; Email
- Ohio Attorney General Office
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Union County Ohio's Prosecuting Attorney, David Phillips: Email, Facebook, Twitter
- Ohio Live Stock Board
- Ohio Dairy Farmers
- Minerva Dairy (100% of Conklin's dairy was sold to this factory; however Minerva announced that they immediately ceased purchasing dairy from Conklin): Show your support of their decision - contact Dave Saling, Plant Manager, 430 Radloff Ave, Minerva OH 44657; 330-868-4196 ext 9114; email: info@cheesehere.com
Read the ballot initiative to pass laws for more humane livestock handling
Support Ohio Humane, the organization working to pass laws for more humane livestock handling
Read Jamie Lee Curtis's open letter where SHE speaks her mind about this case.
GET ACTIVE PEOPLE! This is why we are vegetarians and animal-rights activists.
I watched. I cried. I ho'oponopono'd. I pondered. I commented. I donated. I petitioned. I linked. I shared. I wrote. I facebooked. I tweeted. I emailed. I blogged. And now I wait.
What are YOU gonna do?
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