Abdomen 56.25"
Activity level: 13,469 steps walking
Didn't finish my green tea which I started this morning as a replacement for a regular cup of black coffee. Had a sip in late afternoon and noticed that my heart rate increased way more than normal for the simple walk that I was on.
Also my desire for food is increased throughout the day. My, "Hulk, smash!" mantra helps. Also, I've been able to occupy my time, either with a walk, some busy work or some music to keep my mind focused on things. I also discovered that songs I had defined as inspirational seem to have increased in their power to keep me inspired.
I am also becoming more aware of the moments and triggers which cause me to want to eat. For instance after walking for 10 minutes, I sat down and immediately started thinking about what I would do after work, which included watching an episode of Star Trek while eating. I had to remind myself that I had started a juice fast and that this meal would have to wait until Tuesday.
This thought brings me to another trigger. As I was thinking through my plans for Tuesday which includes deciding which solid meals to eat I immediately started to think about celebrating with a burrito. "NOOOO!" I said outloud to no one. Having experienced a high level of health in the past, I had to remind myself that I know a salad with some light dressing will actually taste pretty damn good. So, to make it more like an epic win celebration, perhaps I'll pay someone to make it for me.
Got back to my apartment and immediately started prepping for my day's success with a juice made from cantaloupe and strawberries, which was delicious. I should eat these fruits this way all the time.
Now that I'm sitting down after juicing and cleaning up, I am feeling a little light headed. Probably should have had a third regular juice during the day. It is a somewhat difficult weekend to do this because I'm monitoring endangered birds on a wildlife refuge for 12 hours a day, so I have to bring my juice with me, when I should be drinking them immediately after making them. The upside is that there are no fast food restaurants or kitchens for that matter, on the wildlife refuge either. Tomorrow I'll make appropriate amounts of juice and bring 2 of them with me to work. Giving me 4 for the day.
Activity level: 13,469 steps walking
Didn't finish my green tea which I started this morning as a replacement for a regular cup of black coffee. Had a sip in late afternoon and noticed that my heart rate increased way more than normal for the simple walk that I was on.
Also my desire for food is increased throughout the day. My, "Hulk, smash!" mantra helps. Also, I've been able to occupy my time, either with a walk, some busy work or some music to keep my mind focused on things. I also discovered that songs I had defined as inspirational seem to have increased in their power to keep me inspired.
I am also becoming more aware of the moments and triggers which cause me to want to eat. For instance after walking for 10 minutes, I sat down and immediately started thinking about what I would do after work, which included watching an episode of Star Trek while eating. I had to remind myself that I had started a juice fast and that this meal would have to wait until Tuesday.
This thought brings me to another trigger. As I was thinking through my plans for Tuesday which includes deciding which solid meals to eat I immediately started to think about celebrating with a burrito. "NOOOO!" I said outloud to no one. Having experienced a high level of health in the past, I had to remind myself that I know a salad with some light dressing will actually taste pretty damn good. So, to make it more like an epic win celebration, perhaps I'll pay someone to make it for me.
Got back to my apartment and immediately started prepping for my day's success with a juice made from cantaloupe and strawberries, which was delicious. I should eat these fruits this way all the time.
Now that I'm sitting down after juicing and cleaning up, I am feeling a little light headed. Probably should have had a third regular juice during the day. It is a somewhat difficult weekend to do this because I'm monitoring endangered birds on a wildlife refuge for 12 hours a day, so I have to bring my juice with me, when I should be drinking them immediately after making them. The upside is that there are no fast food restaurants or kitchens for that matter, on the wildlife refuge either. Tomorrow I'll make appropriate amounts of juice and bring 2 of them with me to work. Giving me 4 for the day.
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