Sometimes It Really Is In Your Mind

I sort of can't believe this. I am hosting a bowling tournament tonight for my work and arranged for pizza, chips, and candy to be available to the bowlers. I knew the smell of the pizza would be tough for me so I packed the eggplant roll-ups from this post so that I would have a pizza-ish dish to eat with the bowlers. As I was packing it this morning, I realized that I was more excited for the roll-ups than the thought of the pizza.

 

I think it comes down to delicious food for me. If I'm not being deprived of delicious things, I don't feel sad about "missing out". Also, it's important to remember this is NOT a diet, it's my life, my health, and my dedication to living to be an old, old woman, for me, and for my family.

 

It doesn't have to be this way!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Remember that the Eat To Live food choices you make aren't always going to be the easiest way to give your body nutrients because it takes more time, preparation, and planning, than pulling into a drive thru or grabbing a quick bite from the convenience store, but your body will thank you. First of all, not to be a Debbie Downer but most of that food isn't actually food. It's a little scary to look at ingredient lists and research on fast food and prepackaged/processed items. More importantly, I haven't felt sluggish, or snacky, in almost two weeks. My energy is good. I haven't had any tummy issues, heartburn, or gastrointestinal yuck since I started eating FOOD. 

 

AND, to keep on track for my self reporting to my doctor at my next appointment (3 months away!!!!!), I am down 8 total pounds since June 9th. While eating MORE food than I did before. In the interest of keeping it fresh, I ordered Dr. Fuhrman's Eat To Live Cookbook (yay!) and I've been scouring Pinterest for yummy recipes that I can modify, try, and share with you. I found another one that is SOOOOO good, I couldn't wait to share it.

 

Cucumber Noodles With Coconut Lime Dressing

 

Due to the site's copyright, I can't print the recipe, but I highly recommend you click on the link and check it out. I found it at an outstanding blog called Rawmazing.

 

My Modifications To The Cucumber Noodles

1) I used a can of coconut milk + 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut instead of the flesh and water from fresh coconut because I live in Missouri and frankly, some ingredients aren't easy to find.

2) I used white sesame seeds because that's what I had.

3) I used 1/4 teaspoon Dr. Bragg's liquid aminos instead of salt

 

My Modifications To The Hot Chili Garlic Sauce

1) I only used 3 hot chilis so I could be less sparing than instructed :).

2) I replaced the salt with 1/4 teaspoon Dr. Bragg's liquid aminos.

3) I didn't used ANY sweetener.

 

Happy, Healthy Eating