Sunday, August 15, 2010

The eight ways of giving

One gives spontaneously; One gives out of fear; or because of thinking "He too has given me a gift"; or because of thinking "He will give me a present, too"; or because of thinking it is good to give; or because of thinking "I cook, but they do not"; or because of thinking "By giving, I will earn a good reputation";
or because it ennobles the mind.


This makes me realize that there are a lot of things in my life that I am not doing because of fear, because I am afraid of the consequences.  Amazing opportunities are ahead of me every day, and I don't take them because I am afraid of the potential consequences.  I need to embrace that fear, not let it hold me back.  
I only have this life that I get to live, Fear should not keep me from living it to the fullest.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Juice Fast Day 5

Tired, very, very tired.  Still not hungry, but things are moving again, luckily.  
I tried the tomato juice again, but it left a nasty metallic taste in the back of my throat that won't go away no matter how much water I drink.  A piece of bread would take care of the problem.  And I could chew it.
Friday the 13th is a wonderful day, because today is the last day of the juice fast!

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Juice Fast Day 4, will it ever end?

Day 4....
Tonight I get to go to Central Market for a movie on the lawn, Ghostbusters is awesome no matter what the situation or conditions.  And Slimer makes everyone lose their appetite!
I got a smoothie, and I think it was the best smoothie I've ever had.  Blueberries, Peaches, a banana, apple juice, and a little bit of soy protein as a pick-me-up.  Sooo good, the boyfriend finished his smoothie and went back to get one of mine!

 

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Juice Fast Day 3 - Mastication

I am tired of drinking. everything. I want to chew something! 
Tomato juice tastes disgusting, I've developed a low level headache that hasn't gone away since Tuesday evening.  
I'm dreaming of a grilled cheese sandwich.... hmmmm.... cheese..... 

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Juice Fast Part Deux

Well, not much seems to be happening.  Literally.
I'm not a huge fan of tomato juice to begin with, but I can cut it with carrot juice to make it a bit more palatable.  I did an awesome yoga class that totally kicked my butt today, but that might have had something to do with the fact that I've only taken in 500 calories this entire day.  But on the upside, everything feels a teeny tiny bit more sucked in and tighter.  No hunger pains yet.  But I'm sure that will change in a few days, right now I'm trying to keep myself as busy as possible, and away from my house where I can be tempted by the evil refrigerator, and his accomplice, the pantry.

Monday, August 9, 2010

Juice Fast Day 1 - the beginning of the end

Time to attempt to reset the system.  
Plenty of juices have been purchased - carrot, tomato, tomato + fruit, superfood, blueberry B monster, Berries Mo'Beta.... Beef, Chicken, and Vegetable Broth. 
Lets see how long it takes to go insane.