Day 1 - 4/27/2016
My day started off great! I got up early (5:19 AM) and I had a glass of water (32 oz.) to get my juices flowing. 🙂 I sat down at my desk to pray and I realized that I have a doctors appointment at 9:45 AM that I need to fast for. Oh boy! I wasn't really looking forward to waiting until almost lunch time to have my first meal of the day but a girl has got to do what a girl has got to do. I made smoothies for my husband to take with him for breakfast and for me to have immediately after my appointment. So far so good.
Breakfast: Tropical Cherry Green Smoothie - YUMMY!!! I only drank 16 oz. I have another 16 oz in the refrigerator for later.
Once I got back to the house I was still hungry but I just didn't want to drink the other 16 oz. smoothie. I wanted to chew something but I didn't have time to make anything so I grabbed some fruit. I also didn't want to get too full because I have my Krav Maga (Israeli Martial Arts) class this afternoon and I didn't want a full belly to interfere with my performance.
Lunch: (well somewhat) Bananas 3 This is all I really had time for. I got thrown off because of the doctors appointment. I did not plan well. I will make up for it with my dinner meal.
Dinner: Big Salad Nourish Bowl. It was big, beautiful but unsatisfying because it was missing salt! If I could have added just a little salt this recipe would have been fabulous! So sad. Hi, my name is Chelsea and I am addicted to salt! But not for long!
Snack: I was naughty! I had baked banana chips. They are completely healthy but on the 6-week plan, we are not supposed to snack.
Water Intake: Throughout the day I drank about 84 oz. of water.
How did today go emotionally and physically?
- 3:20 PM - Aches and pains in my shoulders and back, feeling a little hungry, and I am able to focus.
- I was somewhat angry about the no salt salad.
- Overall I had a pretty good day.
Spiritual Insights: I am highly aware that I need God desperately in order to be free from food addiction.
The Happiness of Those Who Trust in God
34 I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
2 My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; The humble shall hear of it and be glad.
3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me, And let us exalt His name together.
4 I sought the Lord, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears.
5 They looked to Him and were radiant, And their faces were not ashamed.
6 This poor man cried out, and the Lord heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles.
7 The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, And delivers them.
8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!
Day 2 - 4/28/2016
Breakfast: I drink juice most mornings. I know what Dr. Fuhrman's views on this are but it is still not going to stop me from drinking a big 32 oz. jar of vegetable juice in the mornings. If you are interested in what Dr. Fuhrman's views on this are you can click HERE. This juice consisted of English Cucumber, Lemon, Beet, Carrots, Ginger, Turmeric, and Dandelion Greens.
Lunch: Crunchy & Sweet Veggie Wrap YUMMY!!!
Dinner: Berry Banana and Hemp Seed Bowl
Dessert: Banana Chips
Exercise: Krav Maga (Israeli Martial Arts) for 1 hour.
Water Intake: 72 oz
How did today go emotionally and physically? I woke up this morning with a fever, a sore throat, and a stuffy nose. DETOX!!! But other than that I feel great. I was hungry toward the end of the night. I didn't eat enough food I guess. I only ate when I was hungry and until I was comfortably full. I guess I have to wait until my body can fit more vegetable. We shall see! Anyway, I felt clear in my head and I had no cravings. Yes!
Spiritual Insight: I know for sure that under no circumstance do I want food to be an idol. Sugar, overt fat and salt have the propensity to be an idol in my life if I am not careful.
4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully.
5 He shall receive blessing from the Lord, And righteousness from the God of his salvation.
6 This is Jacob, the generation of those who seek Him, Who seek Your face. Selah.
Day 3 - 4/29/2016
Breakfast: Berry Banana and Hemp Seed Bowl
Lunch: 3 Greens Strawberry Cream Smoothie
Dinner: Spicy Pinto Bean Soup
Exercise: None
Water Intake: I drank 80 oz of water today and I still feel dehydrated.
How did today go emotionally and physically? I woke up this morning this morning yet again with a sore throat and this time I had a low-grade fever. I am glad to know that my body is detoxing. So thankful not to have a headache!!! I am going to the bathroom a lot (number 1). I have a dull pain in my shoulder, neck and upper back. I have an overall feeling of a slight aching in my body. It feels like my body is detoxing. I feel clear in my head.
Spiritual Insight: I don't feel numbed out by food, therefore, I feel like I am able to sense God's presence and leading more.
4 Do not incline my heart to any evil thing, To practice wicked works With men who work iniquity; And do not let me eat of their delicacies.
Day 4 -4/30/2016
Breakfast: Banana Hemp Seed Bowl
Lunch: Juice
Dinner: Kale salad, tofu, asparagus, mushroom, onions, tahini sauce and a brown rice wrap - No picture. This was something I just put together quickly.
Dessert: Strawberry Banana Nice Cream Crunch
Exercise: None
Water Intake: 76 oz of water and I still feel dehydrated. My lips are dry. My throat and mouth are dry. They are especially dry at night.
How did today go emotionally and physically? Overall I just feel dehydrated and an all over feel of my body detoxing. I wasn't that excited about dinner. I definitely wanted to put some oil on my kale salad and salt in my tahini sauce but I didn't and for that I am grateful.
Spiritual Insight: All things are possible for those who believe. I believe that with God I can do this!
But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Day 5 - 5/1/2016
Breakfast: Dandelion Herbal Tea & Spicy Pinto Bean Soup
Lunch: Banana Hemp Seed Bowl
Dinner: Homemade Taco Salad
Dessert: Banana and Baked Banana Chips
Exercise: None
Water Intake: 100 oz. of water
How did today go emotionally and physically? During the day and through the night I experienced pain in the sides of my neck. I also experienced a lot of itching before I went to bed in random areas of my body and then again in the morning. I also had dry mouth and a dry cough through the night. It was alleviated by taking big drinks of water during the night.
Spiritual Insight: Extremely aware that I am allowing God to help me through. If not I would have already eaten salt.
Day 6 - 5/2/2016
Breakfast: Hearty Steel Cut Oats Breakfast Bowl
Lunch: 32 oz of Vegetable Juice
Dinner: 3 sprouted corn tortillas with hummus, 1/4 cup rice, 1/2 cup corn, and a banana
Exercise: Krav Maga (Israeli Martial Arts)
Water Intake: 80 oz. of water
How did today go emotionally and physically? Woke up with dry mouth and various itchy places all over my body. I have a sore throat, a fever, and my body aches all over. Not the best eating day as it relates to eating the things that Dr. Fuhrman says to eat in a day. I ate a healthy diet today but I know that if I don't eat more greens that I could end up going off the rails with my plan. I see I am getting lazy in the area of preparation. I need to get on top of this.
Spiritual Insight: If I am honest my eyes are not completely on Him in the area of my food. I can see I am wavering a little.
Day 7 - 5/3/2016
Breakfast: None
Lunch: Whole Foods Buffet - I ate foods that are not in line with the aggressive plan.
Dinner: None
Exercise: None
Water Intake: 80 oz
How did today go emotionally, physically, spiritually? After my shenanigans at Whole Foods today I was not hungry for the rest of the day. I did not stuff myself but I did eat off plan. I got into this place for 2 reasons. 1. I have not been eating enough greens, therefore, I started to gravitate toward foods that are not within the guidelines of the program. 2. God was not in the center of my eating. When I go off on my own way I have a tendency to run into trouble.
Week 1 Results: 6.2 Pounds Down!!!
Stay tuned for next Thursday for week 2 results!
