Also, after the catastrophe that was my post-migraine phase, my coffee consumption went back up to a pot a day from a cup a day. I need to ratchet that back down.
*deep breath* So...
- This week I start anew with the emphasis on raw fruits and vegetables first.
- I will begin each day with the Green Smoothie for breakfast, though I'll be reducing the amount of Michael's Super Defense Food powder, because frankly, there is just some ingredient in there that is overwhelming, and not in a yummy, good way. Sad to say, it might be the spirulina. Or perhaps it's the Atlantic Kelp, or maybe even the barley grass juice powder. Hell, I don't know, but there's something in there that is a wee bit overpowering although I do feel damned energized afterward. Actually, I just opened the container and inhaled it. I think it's the cilantro, which is odd, because I love cilantro, (unlike these people) I just don't normally add it to my drinks. So whatever, I'll just add less and see if I don't get accustomed to the taste.
- Back to vegan junk food: I'll allow myself a vegan junk food indulgence on the weekend, be it nachos, pizza or both. I've finally found a decently-melting vegan cheese: Soya Kaas makes both a mozzarella and a cheddar version in blocks so I can grate it myself.
- Yoga & meditation. I will commit to do one or the other, if not both, every day. I've been pretty good about it over the past 5 days.
There.
God, I wonder if I am the only vegan who is also struggling with an eating disorder.
The odds would suggest not. In a way, it's twice as harsh because now I have yet another thing to add to the column of self-loathing, as if general body image and food issues weren't enough, now I can add vegan ones to the mix. Huzzah. So really, one might say that I am setting myself up to be critical of myself no matter what I do. Hmm. Interesting.
Okay, I really need to break out of that mindset; it's destructive, not constructive, even if it is somewhat illuminating.
To put a positive spin on things, I have had more energy in the past 3 weeks since I started this. So despite the demon of food issues rearing his ugly head, it's been a good thing.
So getting back on track, I'll post my food log here this week:
Breakfast:
1 cup of coffee with vanilla soymilk and stevia
1 monster Green Smoothie:
- 2 organic bananas
- 1/4 of a fresh pineapple
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 scoop of Michael's Super Defense Food Powder
- 1 handful of organic baby spinach leaves (1 oz)
- 2 ice cubes
Early Lunch:
Vegan & Raw Creamy Cauliflower Soup* see recipe
1 glass of water
Afternoon Snack:
1 garlic portobello mushroom burgerLate Afternoon Snack
1 tomato
1/4 English cucumber
2 T hummus
2 T crunchy sprouts
1 glass of water
1 pieces of peanut butter toast
2 glasses of water
Dinner
Monster green smoothie:1 banana 1/4 of a fresh pineapple 1 mango 1 cup of water 1 scoop of Michael's Super Defense Food powder
*Vegan & Raw Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Ingredients:
- 1/4 of a head of cauliflower
- appr 3/4 cup raw, unsalted, organic cashews
- appr 1 - 2 cups of water
- a dash of fresh lime juice
- red curry powder
- sea salt
Directions:
- Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor until you reach the consistency you like.
- Add more salt and red curry powder to taste.
- Serve at room temperature.
This makes two fairly large servings, and is very good, though with the extremely high fiber content and the fact that cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable, I'd suggest taking bean-o with it if you are unused to eating raw cauliflower. Also, drink plenty of water.
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