Losing it! :)

so i'm on jenny craig to lose weight. and i did, so far 6 lbs in 2 1/2 weeks. yippee! eating every 2 hours has kept my sugar levels stable. i'm also increasing aerobic activity with eliptical interval training ie 1 minute fast, 1 minute slower for 20-30 minutes @ least. that way i raise my heart beat to 85% and burn more calories. i learned this when i was a competitive swimmer (and i was strong and way thinner than now). i need to lose all the weight i gained since i moved to LA 6 1/2 years ago. stress will do this to you. and having been on the road as a stand-up for the first 5 years of my LA experience didn't help. when you're on the road you eat what's available which is mostly crappy foods. there's no "whole foods" in winnemucca, nv! last time i was there, there wasn't even a starbucks! anyway, if you're trying to lose weight, i recommend eat small portions 6-8 times a day and do lots of cardio with interval training.

FOOD CONSULTANT NADIA SAYS (foodconsultant@yahoo.com)

FOOD OF the DAY:

Cucumber: Excellent diuretic properties to reduce fluid retention. Anti-inflammatory effect on the urinary tract, gums and skin. Rich content of silica is beneficial for the hair, nails and skin. Reduces hair loss and kidney stones.

Source: Sandra Cabot MD

THOUGHT OF the DAY:

“Have an indestructible personality. Refuse to give up. You will not be crushed. Let rejection roll off of you!”

-Ron Ball

EMBRACING FRESH, ORGANIC WHOLE FOODS

1. Fill up with healthy, unprocessed fats. Fats have the highest satiety rate, which means it will help stabilize your blood sugar levels and hunger. At meals and/or snacks, use fats to complement your meals. Use avocados, extra virgin olive oil (unfiltered), coconut butter, coconut oil, olives, raw pecans, walnuts, chia seeds, flax seeds, almonds, and pumpkin seeds.

Back to JC...not Jesus....Jenny Craig!

ok, so i counted calories and apparently my math is not as good as it used to be cause i gained 1 pound in a week. so today i made a decision, i'm gonna do jenny craig so i can lose 10 lbs before my shoot on december 11th. so i'll be blogging about my progress and of course always giving you guys recipes.

i'm also going to see my doctor tomorrow see if my hypoglycemia is the cause of my difficulty to lose weight. i know, excuses, excuses, excuses. shut your pie mouth, grace and you'll lose weight! that's what you're thinking , right? i understand. however, in my defense, i don't eat much and i'm forced to eat a lil bit every 2 hours so i can maintain my blood sugars in line.

FOOD CONSULTANT NADIA AREVALO (food.consultant@yahoo.com) SAYS:

1. Focus on quality of the food. Does it have white flour, preservatives, artificial colors, margarine, corn syrup, white sugar, pesticides? It is heavily processed by machinery? Would you find that food product in nature? If you’re eating a quality meal, take your time to chew and indulge in the complex flavors. Eat until you’re full. There’s no reason to feel guilty if you’re eating lots of organic vegetables! The more you fill your body with nutrient-dense foods, the more stable you’ll feel. And the less snacking you’ll need.

FOOD AND THOUGHT OF THE DAY:

Cranberry: Has antiseptic properties and contains benzoic and quinic acids, which reduce urinary tract infections. Excellent cleanser and skin tonic.

Source: Sandra Cabot MD

“Everyone has the same challenges in life, so your problem isn’t a big deal.”

SMOOTHIE OF THE DAY:

Veggie/fruit Smoothie

1 pear

1 apple

Handful of romaine lettuce

Handful of spinach

1 celery stalk

½ tsp vanilla powder

1 TBSP hemp seeds

1 TBSP honey (optional)

Blend and enjoy!

I can count on counting...calories, that is!

i've been counting calories....i have to lose weight! portion control is key, which is tough to manage with hypoglycemia! i have to eat every 2 hours so i have to make sure that the portions are small. i have always struggled with gaining weight quickly and i know i'm not alone on that quest. having been a competitive swimmer for 15 years has screwed up my eating and metabolism. our swim coach used to tell us we were gonna gain weight after we quit swimming competitively. i wish i had the time to train like an athlete again but i'm too old and tired to do that. :P so all i have left is control, control, control the portions. i'll be blogging the weight loss (hopefully) today i only ate 1400 calories. i hope i can keep it up this week.

FOOD CONSULTANT NADIA AREVALO SAYS:

Food of the day:

Cilantro: Relieves gas, and reduces stomach and intestinal cramps. Used successfully for appetite loss and indigestion. Excellent for salads and juices.

Source: Sandra Cabot MD

Thought of the day:

“Whenever you believe a negative thought, you are lying to yourself.”

HEALTHY RECIPE OF THE DAY

Warm Smoothie:

1 cup pure water

½ cup almonds, soaked

Bunch of greens

1 ripe banana

TT Nutmeg

TT Allspice………. blend!

I'm ba-ack!

it's been a long 2 weeks with lots of changes and drama. but that's material for "my hollywood life" blog. so i have made a decision about losing weight. i'm gonna try weight watchers! my doctor told me that's the only program you lose the weight and keep it off. so i'm going to a meeting on tuesday. i'm gonna still be eating healthy of course and blogging more recipes. i'm also gonna blog about the weight watchers program and how well it works (or not).

FOOD CONSULTANT NADIA AREVALO (foodconsultant@yahoo.com) SAYS:

Food of the Day- Coconut: “Coconut milk helps to relieve sore throats and peptic ulcers. The flesh can be used by the body to manufacture hormones and cell membranes. Excellent base for non-dairy smoothies.”

Source: Sandra Cabot MD

Thought of the Day: “Any ideas, plan, or purpose may be placed in the mind through repetition of thought.”

-Napoleon Hill

SALAD OF THE DAY:

Green string bean/yam salad:

1 cup finely sliced green beans

1 med grated beet

1 med grated yam

4-5 grated radishes

1-2 TBSP parsley

TT nama soyu

tt eden brown rice vinegar

1 TBSP olive oil

optional: top with raw nuts

Homemade Nori Rolls:

Holder	Stabilizer	Flavor	Fillers
1 or 2:		TT:	LOTS:
Nori Sheet	1 Avocado…. or ½ cup Hummus…. or ½ cup Guacamole	Nama Shoyu + Ginger	Sprouts, lettuce, carrots, yams, beets, turnips, (finely diced) cauliflower, radishes….

Nutty snack:

· 1 (or 2 if really hungry) handful of almonds, walnuts, cashews or pecans

Let go...and the weight will come off!

i realized lately that after 3 car accidents in 3 years and several bouts of bronchitis due to tutoring kids (big time germ pools), i have gained weight. my doctor says my body doesn't wanna let go of the weight in case i get in another accident or develop more bronchitis. so i realized hat not only i have to let go of my fear of needing extra pounds for survival but also that i need to let go of my fears in general. lose the extra baggage...in more ways than one.

FOOD CONSULTANT NADIA SAYS:

Food of the Day- Citrus fruits: “Soothes inflamed mucus membranes. Powerful antioxidant with anti-aging properties. Improves collagen formation and skin tone.”

Source: Sandra Cabot MD

Thought of the Day: “Happiness is found in doing; not merely possessing.”

-Napoleon Hill

Embracing Fresh, Organic, wholefoods…..

1. Make ¾ of your plate vegetables, whether they’re raw, steamed, roasted, grilled, sautéed, shredded, fermented, marinated, etc. Use as many or as little variety of veggies, but keep adding them to meals to help you fill up with fiber. You eat with your eyes first, so when you see a plate with an over abundance of volume (from vegetables), your already see you’re not being deprived of food.

The good carbs :)

ok, so i had bad carbs today. i was hungry and i wanted to be bad. i had a cheese pastry....yum! except for today, i have been eating way less carbs and no refined sugar. it makes a huge difference in my weight management and my energy level. the only carbs i allow myself to have are: brown rice, wheat cereal and maybe a slice of wheat bread. i have lots of protein, veggies and fruits. and it's working! :)

FOOD CONSULTANT NADIA SAYS:

Food of the Day- Cherries: “Good blood cleanser. Valuable for anemia, rheumatism, asthma, high blood pressure, constipation and cramps.”

Source: Sandra Cabot MD

Thought of the Day: “Edison failed 10,000 times before he made the electric light. Do not be discouraged if you fail a few times.”

SNACKS:

Cereal:

Fiber	Liquid	Stabilizer
½- 1 ⅔cup:	TT:	Optional:
365 High Fiber Organic Cereal and/or Eziekel Original Cereal (sprinkle with cinnamon)	Nutmylk… . or Coconut water …. or water (sweeten with stevia or crystals)	Top with small handful of nuts for a quick breakfast meal

Juice it up!

i made an amazing discovery. it's called JUICING. i did an infomercial with jack lalanne 6 years ago. that's when i was introduced to it. camera was rolling and i pick up a glass of juice. i'm into colors so i picked up the deep red one. as i start tasting it, i have to say "it's yummy!". well, it wasn't. my face gave it away so i hear "cut!". so that left a bad taste in my mouth. until i met hank. he introduced me to yummy juicing. what a healthy snack! i don't know about you but right before i go to bed, i'm hungry. so hank patiently makes me a magic juice brew: carrots, celery and apple. delish! i feel satisfied and my blood sugars are perfect!

FOOD CONSULTANT NADIA SAYS:

Food of the Day- Celery: “Reduces acidity, which is beneficial in cases of arthritis, gout and toxicity. Excellent in cases of stomach acidity and reflux. Calms the nervous system. Lessens a ‘sweet-tooth.”

Source: Sandra Cabot MD

Thought of the Day: “All achievements, all earned riches, have their beginning in an idea.”

-Napoleon Hill

SNACK IDEAS!

JUICE JUICE JUICE!

And.....

CRACKERS

Organic rice crackers
Leaf's corn chips www.leaforganics.com
Leaf's kale chips www.leaforganics.com
Mary's Gone crackers