Weekly Eating Vegan Update-Kale Fried Rice

Kale Fried Rice

This week I was not successful at exercising or eating raw.  I barely worked out and most of my meals were cooked.   The Kale Fried Rice set off the cooking. In the video of the week, I show you how to make Kale Fried Rice.

Alright everyone, tell me how your week went.  This is how my week went.   

Friday—June 22, 2012:

I see a pattern happening with Friday.  I did not exercise, and I ate Kale Fried Rice, which was off the hook.  During the week, I got messages from some of you to make a cooked vegan transitional meal.  Even though I am doing a diet, it is still important to stay focused on helping you incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet, so check out the video of Kale Fried Rice.  It is a great transitional meal, or can be added as a side dish to a meat meal.

Kale is one of those dark leafy greens full of phytonutrients.  If you are lacking iron in your diet (feeling tired) get some kale in you; it is high in iron, calcium, and magnesium.  It is great for the eyes.  Studies have shown that kale has cancer-prevention properties.      

I think Friday will be my party day.  I can have a glass of wine, and a cooked vegan meal if I so desire.

Here are some questions to think about:

What is your party day, and what do you do on your party day?

What are some life or day-to-day patterns that you notice during your health journey? 

I was tripping on how someone wrote that they expected bread in the “Raw Cucumber Sandwich” video.  She was totally surprised that the “bread” was a romaine leaf. 

Saturday—June 23, 2012:

I made it to the gym this morning for Zumba.  When I image myself doing the steps, I see thin thighs in my mind’s eye.  When I get to the gym, it is never the same as the fantasy.

My yoga pants are looser. 

Sunday –June 24, 2012:

For the last two days, I have eaten cooked vegan.  When I woke up this morning, I noticed that my nose was stuffy.  My body created mucous. 

I don’t know what to do.  I know that a raw vegan diet is the best for me, for my health, for my eyes.  I want to eat cooked food too. 

Why do I need/want to eat cook food?

What is keeping me from making the switch?

Does it have to be all or nothing?

I’m worried about the money to get my fresh foods.  The worry is a thought, and we can choose to attach to thoughts.  Whatever that means? 

Today, I need to clean the interior of my body.  I will juice. 

Monday—June 25, 2012:

I did not exercise.  My excuse for not exercising was a job interview, and I wanted to get ready.  I told a half-truth.  I could have exercised, but I didn’t.  Instead, I went shopping for berries and watermelon, but I did not eat them.

What is the problem?  I just want accept myself the way I am.  It seems like I am always trying to lose weight.  When is it enough?  When will I be okay with the way my body looks in the mirror?

Tuesday—June 26, 2012:

I drove over 140 miles today.  When I got home I was so exhausted from the drive, I just relaxed.  I did not make it to the gym for either Piloxing in the morning or for Zumba in the evening. 

I ate a salad and a veggie dog & avocado sandwich. 

Wednesday—June 27, 2012:

I did not exercise.  I ate potato chips, veggie dog & avocado sandwiches.  I drank Honeymoon wine from Trader Joes.  I felt fucked up today.    

I invited one of best friends to come visit me.  I need human interaction to help get back on track.    

Thursday—June 28, 2012:

I gave up on this week.  Tomorrow starts a new week, and I will get back on the horse at least with my exercise.  I told myself that I don’t have to be all raw, but I have to eat better.  Be a healthy vegan.  I don’t know if you are aware of this, but you can be a vegan and eat junk. 

I made a vegan pizza (red bell pepper, mushrooms, red onion, garlic, and zucchini).  It was delicious and numbing.  I ate until I was full—over full.  I went to bed. 

Well this was the week.  It is the good and the bad.  Let’s have a stronger week to come and take each day as it comes.  This week is in the past—let’s move forward.  Remember to let the little things go. 

As you know, I love to hear from you.  Tell me about your week eating vegan.  Do you have exercise resistance?  Tell me about it.   What motivates you to exercise?