The clean continues.

Workout: Sweaty!

20 minutes incline run/walk
Tri-set: dumbbell rows, outward bicep curls (arms on a diagonal), overhead tricep press.
Tri-set #2: back hyperextentions, stiff-leg dead lifts, arm raises (for shoulders).

I plan to do some relaxing yoga stretches tonight.

I'm doing pretty well. I don't feel hungry (or ornery). For a mid-morning snack I had a scant handful of almonds, followed by more water. I think the water is helping me feel full. For lunch I made a salad with avocado, and a cabbage leaf with more of that cashew 'cheese' and quinoa. It wasn't a lot. I had a leftover trout but I only ate about two ounces. Then I went to the grocery store and got a spaghetti squash and more watermelon. I don't know if feta is clean but it's good-quality cheese from Caputo's and I can't waste it. How's that excuse? So now I'm having a spinach, arugula, mint, feta, and watermelon salad with balsamic vinegar. And a mineral water. Water, water, water. ;) The squash is cooking and I think I'll just put a little grapeseed or walnut oil on it with basil or make a pesto.

Now that more people are reading this blog it's hard to just let it all out like a journal like I used to. But fear should be thrown out the window. You already know I had obnoxious behavior when I drank too much wine and I've had two DUIs. Do you think differently of me now? Because I have been stressing about it yet it was my brilliant idea to have that information published. If I didn't do those things though, I wouldn't have that article and bring you here. My friend tells me to get out of my head. Actually make that friendsssss. I was so ecstatic about that article, then I just decided to stress out yesterday. What's up with that? I should be proud and happy. I am. That's one of my biggest faults, I don't nearly give myself enough credit. Because everyone thought I was perfect? :) Hee hee.

Well how about that spaghetti squash? It was tasty. I got it at Jade Market. Support your local businesses. ;) I drizzled it with grapeseed oil and sprinkled it with sea salt, cracked pepper, dried basil, and crushed red pepper. It was delightful. I roasted the seeds with it, adding sea salt, cumin, and curry to the seeds with a little oil. Very nice! Sexy time! Now I feel better. You know, something about the DUI, it's sad how many people are out there who drink under the influence who tell me, "I just never got caught". I was so naive when I first got mine and I thought I was this horrible person, then all of these people with them or knew someone who got one came out of the woodwork. It's freakin' common. I had no idea. Some of the sweetest people I know make mistakes. I still like them. So what's my deal?

Eating clean is pretty easy. I could have added meat according to Tosca's book. She eats a lot of chicken, fish, and egg whites. I used to grill naked chicken breasts in an old George Forman grill I had and added cajun dust and/or lime juice. That was it. I lost a little weight doing that and eating egg white omelets back in the day. She also advocates healthy fats, eating two servings per day. She's got this amazing-looking recipe for shrimp ceviche in avocado halves. I'll give it to you when I make it.

But I'll give you this one I might try tonight when I watch Extreme Home Makeover and Game Of Thrones.

1/4 cup popcorn kernels
1/2 tsp chili powder
Make a spray using extra virgin olive oil in a spritz bottle
2 tsp nutritional yeast (this stuff is the bomb. It's packed with vitamin B12 (great for vegans), and tastes buttery and nutty)
1/4 tsp sea salt

AWWWWWW 1/4 teaspoon sea salt?? And I can only eat it 2 days in the program? Hey at least I can have popcorn.

Smobergirl