Food for thought and beauty.

I have been paying specific attention to what I eat for a little over 12 months. I've dieted my whole life, but have more or less watched calorie consumption rather than what I ate.  Last year Roissy talked about Paleo eating and a few readers backed him up, my curiosity was piqued.  At first I thought it was raw food eating and I thought there would be no way I'd eat my food raw.  Once I discovered the principals and researched what to eat I went for it.  I ate a 99% pure Paleo diet for five months and lost a lot of inches.  I don't weigh myself because of what it does to my mental state, but I did drop three dress sizes.  I slowly started introducing non-paleo foods to see how my body handled them and sure enough I slowly started putting weight back on.

I recently was called HUSKY! in front of my man by an old man and this was all the wake-up call I needed to get back on the food wagon.  I didn't go back to Paleo I opted instead for the Ultra Simple Diet to detox and see how I did.  The only real difference that I can see is they don't mind protein powders, rice or flax.  I don't eat gluten grains, processed sugar, dairy or red meat in abundance.

I felt better almost immediately. I bloat terribly with diary or gluten, removing those gut irritants makes me look like I've lost 5 lbs the first week.  Many people commented on my weight loss, when for me it's simply loss of bloat.

It's a disciplined way of eating to be sure.  One has to be committed to substituting and planning in order to make it through restaurants and family occasions.  One week at a time is the best way I've found for me to attack it.  My man is away and I thought it would be a perfect time to get serious.  I walk about 3 miles a day, do a boot camp class every week and eat very clean.  I've dropped a dress size since he left. Plus I firmed up the booty a nice side benefit.

I've read Good Calories Bad Calories by Gary Taubes.  It's one you really have to wade through, but great information.  If you like research, this is a must read.  I've linked to a site which has summarized the book for you.  Mark's Daily Apple is a great place to get started in the Paleo lifestyle if you're curious.

What goes on in the inside of us is reflected on the outside.  Eating well, exercising and striving for a balanced life will add to your beauty.  Food is where it starts, you can't possible exercise enough without also changing your food to make a signifiant difference.  I found by eating Paleo I wasn't hungry, I didn't have to white knuckle through it and I lost cravings I thought I'd have forever.

Well I'll get off my soapbox and simply add encouragement.  You can do this.  You can feel better in a short amount of time.  You will look better, have patience.  It's a journey, don't go nuts trying to arrive tomorrow.

Food for thought and beauty.

I have been paying specific attention to what I eat for a little over 12 months. I've dieted my whole life, but have more or less watched calorie consumption rather than what I ate.  Last year Roissy talked about Paleo eating and a few readers backed him up, my curiosity was piqued.  At first I thought it was raw food eating and I thought there would be no way I'd eat my food raw.  Once I discovered the principals and researched what to eat I went for it.  I ate a 99% pure Paleo diet for five months and lost a lot of inches.  I don't weigh myself because of what it does to my mental state, but I did drop three dress sizes.  I slowly started introducing non-paleo foods to see how my body handled them and sure enough I slowly started putting weight back on.

I recently was called HUSKY! in front of my man by an old man and this was all the wake-up call I needed to get back on the food wagon.  I didn't go back to Paleo I opted instead for the Ultra Simple Diet to detox and see how I did.  The only real difference that I can see is they don't mind protein powders, rice or flax.  I don't eat gluten grains, processed sugar, dairy or red meat in abundance.

I felt better almost immediately. I bloat terribly with diary or gluten, removing those gut irritants makes me look like I've lost 5 lbs the first week.  Many people commented on my weight loss, when for me it's simply loss of bloat.

It's a disciplined way of eating to be sure.  One has to be committed to substituting and planning in order to make it through restaurants and family occasions.  One week at a time is the best way I've found for me to attack it.  My man is away and I thought it would be a perfect time to get serious.  I walk about 3 miles a day, do a boot camp class every week and eat very clean.  I've dropped a dress size since he left. Plus I firmed up the booty a nice side benefit.

I've read Good Calories Bad Calories by Gary Taubes.  It's one you really have to wade through, but great information.  If you like research, this is a must read.  I've linked to a site which has summarized the book for you.  Mark's Daily Apple is a great place to get started in the Paleo lifestyle if you're curious.

What goes on in the inside of us is reflected on the outside.  Eating well, exercising and striving for a balanced life will add to your beauty.  Food is where it starts, you can't possible exercise enough without also changing your food to make a signifiant difference.  I found by eating Paleo I wasn't hungry, I didn't have to white knuckle through it and I lost cravings I thought I'd have forever.

Well I'll get off my soapbox and simply add encouragement.  You can do this.  You can feel better in a short amount of time.  You will look better, have patience.  It's a journey, don't go nuts trying to arrive tomorrow.

Girls will be Girly

My date last night asked if I'm a girly girl.  I could say without a doubt, "yep".  I love all things girl.  Clothes, shoes, hair, and make-up.  I can't imagine being a boy, and I have never wanted to be one. 

My latest girlie pleasure is an air brush machine, made by Temptu, which allows me to apply foundation without having to touch my face.  I can layer as much or as little on as I want.  I apply blush and highlight using the same method.  My skin looks flawless as a result.  I have almost, made even have, regained the dewiness of youth. Okay that's going a bit far, but it's a miracle machine and if I could make money pitching it I would.  A fantasy job for me would be me being a make-up artist to the rich and famous.  I wouldn't want to do Jane Smith off the street, because...well she can't pay me what I'd charge frankly.  I watch a ton of YouTube vids on make-up and have picked up a number of helpful tips.  Sometimes I fantasize I'll have my own YouTube channel and make tons of money just like star youtubers.  Ya...it ain't gonna happen.

For those of you following primal/paleo eating for September I'm still in ketosis and feeling top of the world.  I've noticed a drop in weight as far as how I feel and look in my clothes.  I'm raring to go for the full month.  It took almost three days to enter ketosis and thank god I have because it takes most of my appetite away.  Eating chicken, beef and tuna for protein.  Very little veggies - I could do more of those.  No fruit.  Coffee and cream are my treats and I can't imagine giving it up, it's probably mostly psychological because I have one a day and rarely two.  I'm probably NOT a good person to follow as follow food choices because I stick with a very basic plan and at this point am not using any recipes.  I bb-q 99% of my food, and I'll do that until the snow flies, mind you judging by our recent weather that means next week. 

I have a post brewing about a recent interest of mine - Sasha Grey.  Porn actress who's crossed over into main stream and still has her feet, okay ass, in porn.  I've got some thoughts.  More on that later.

Girls will be Girly

My date last night asked if I'm a girly girl.  I could say without a doubt, "yep".  I love all things girl.  Clothes, shoes, hair, and make-up.  I can't imagine being a boy, and I have never wanted to be one. 

My latest girlie pleasure is an air brush machine, made by Temptu, which allows me to apply foundation without having to touch my face.  I can layer as much or as little on as I want.  I apply blush and highlight using the same method.  My skin looks flawless as a result.  I have almost, made even have, regained the dewiness of youth. Okay that's going a bit far, but it's a miracle machine and if I could make money pitching it I would.  A fantasy job for me would be me being a make-up artist to the rich and famous.  I wouldn't want to do Jane Smith off the street, because...well she can't pay me what I'd charge frankly.  I watch a ton of YouTube vids on make-up and have picked up a number of helpful tips.  Sometimes I fantasize I'll have my own YouTube channel and make tons of money just like star youtubers.  Ya...it ain't gonna happen.

For those of you following primal/paleo eating for September I'm still in ketosis and feeling top of the world.  I've noticed a drop in weight as far as how I feel and look in my clothes.  I'm raring to go for the full month.  It took almost three days to enter ketosis and thank god I have because it takes most of my appetite away.  Eating chicken, beef and tuna for protein.  Very little veggies - I could do more of those.  No fruit.  Coffee and cream are my treats and I can't imagine giving it up, it's probably mostly psychological because I have one a day and rarely two.  I'm probably NOT a good person to follow as follow food choices because I stick with a very basic plan and at this point am not using any recipes.  I bb-q 99% of my food, and I'll do that until the snow flies, mind you judging by our recent weather that means next week. 

I have a post brewing about a recent interest of mine - Sasha Grey.  Porn actress who's crossed over into main stream and still has her feet, okay ass, in porn.  I've got some thoughts.  More on that later.

30 day Primal Challange

Dream Puppy and Erica Unmasked are joining me in eating clean/primally for the month of Sept.  It's MUCH better when you're accountable to others, not to mention more fun,  so I'm asking others to join in and see the results.  For those of you who haven't done it before - I have a few hints which helped me. 

The rules:
No sugar
No grains - for most of us that means no flour - whole OR refined
No processed food - most contain sugar and/or flour anyway
No starches - no rice, no potato's
No diet soda - yes zero calories but the taste inspires sweet cravings AND it's aspartame - chemical crap
No dairy - my exception is full cream because it doesn't have lactose
No vegetable oils - stick to olive oil and/or coconut oil, some people use butter
No legumes - no beans or peanuts

Eat:
Protein - fish, nuts, meat (red and white)
Vegetables - no starches and very light on the corn and peas if at all (high glycemic)
Fruit - try to stick to berries - if you want weight loss avoid bananas

Hints:
Eat a LOT of protein the first three days! This is only to get you over the mental hump of the huge sacrifice you feel like you are making.  By the third day you'll enter ketosis and your appetite will drop significantly.
Drink lots of water - this is how your fat/waste gets removed from your body.

Cheat:
I do drink two coffees with coffee cream a day.  I find the fat in the coffee satiates me.  And... I like my coffee in the am and in the mid afternoon. 

Exercise:
Walk six hours/week
2 strength training sessions - using as heavy weights as I can

Send in your cheats and hints.  I'll cut and paste them from the comments and put in this post.

Primal On!


For more information check out Mark's Daily Apple Primal 101 Guide. 

30 day Primal Challange

Dream Puppy and Erica Unmasked are joining me in eating clean/primally for the month of Sept.  It's MUCH better when you're accountable to others, not to mention more fun,  so I'm asking others to join in and see the results.  For those of you who haven't done it before - I have a few hints which helped me. 

The rules:
No sugar
No grains - for most of us that means no flour - whole OR refined
No processed food - most contain sugar and/or flour anyway
No starches - no rice, no potato's
No diet soda - yes zero calories but the taste inspires sweet cravings AND it's aspartame - chemical crap
No dairy - my exception is full cream because it doesn't have lactose
No vegetable oils - stick to olive oil and/or coconut oil, some people use butter
No legumes - no beans or peanuts

Eat:
Protein - fish, nuts, meat (red and white)
Vegetables - no starches and very light on the corn and peas if at all (high glycemic)
Fruit - try to stick to berries - if you want weight loss avoid bananas

Hints:
Eat a LOT of protein the first three days! This is only to get you over the mental hump of the huge sacrifice you feel like you are making.  By the third day you'll enter ketosis and your appetite will drop significantly.
Drink lots of water - this is how your fat/waste gets removed from your body.

Cheat:
I do drink two coffees with coffee cream a day.  I find the fat in the coffee satiates me.  And... I like my coffee in the am and in the mid afternoon. 

Exercise:
Walk six hours/week
2 strength training sessions - using as heavy weights as I can

Send in your cheats and hints.  I'll cut and paste them from the comments and put in this post.

Primal On!


For more information check out Mark's Daily Apple Primal 101 Guide. 

Primal Charge

Slippage was occurring in my Primal food lifestyle and I noticed it by feeling my skirt getting tighter a few days ago. This is NOT allowed to happen. I love how good I feel and it's too easy to fall back into old habits if you forget the benefits.

I'm wearing a size 8 skirt in this pic and I think my small bones could easily handle a 6 if I continue to eat like I had been. Stress at work made me justify restaurant meals, Primal choices, but still restaurant meaning high sodium and likely wrong fats. I began drinking diet sodas again and occasionally would open a small pack of Christie crackers. The slippery slope of slippage.

I'm back in Ketosis and plan to check frequently - I'd fallen out of the habit. Ketosis can take a couple of days to enter, so why mess with food choices and have to wait another two days for my body to begin to burn fat as fuel again? Ya good question.

I feel better mentally when I eat clean and right now I need every non-fried brain cell I can get. I am already feeling better and it's only been two days of pure clean. Yay!

Last night I had a date and he ate popcorn right beside me and I didn't even want to cheat. Nice.

Primal Charge

Slippage was occurring in my Primal food lifestyle and I noticed it by feeling my skirt getting tighter a few days ago. This is NOT allowed to happen. I love how good I feel and it's too easy to fall back into old habits if you forget the benefits.

I'm wearing a size 8 skirt in this pic and I think my small bones could easily handle a 6 if I continue to eat like I had been. Stress at work made me justify restaurant meals, Primal choices, but still restaurant meaning high sodium and likely wrong fats. I began drinking diet sodas again and occasionally would open a small pack of Christie crackers. The slippery slope of slippage.

I'm back in Ketosis and plan to check frequently - I'd fallen out of the habit. Ketosis can take a couple of days to enter, so why mess with food choices and have to wait another two days for my body to begin to burn fat as fuel again? Ya good question.

I feel better mentally when I eat clean and right now I need every non-fried brain cell I can get. I am already feeling better and it's only been two days of pure clean. Yay!

Last night I had a date and he ate popcorn right beside me and I didn't even want to cheat. Nice.

Eating like the cavegirl I am

I don't think I've updated anyone on my Paleo/primal diet progress lately. Too wrapped up in relationship angst I suppose. In that regard feeling very thankful this relationship didn't go too far down the road, I'm going over what happened in the weeks leading up to the break-up and the writing was on the wall. I miss him less every day.

I'm eating well roughly 90% of the time. The other 10% are conscious choices I've made and not splurge/binges. I continue to feel incredibly energetic. It's mind blowing how much energy I have.

I walk an hour every day before work, a very quick pace and although this summer is kicking my gym time in the ass, because I'd rather be outside, I'm still getting in some strength training.

I've mentioned I don't weigh myself and I have no plans to. I get caught up in the numbers and when they aren't what I think they should be I will overeat in frustration. It took me years to learn that lesson. I figure, it's a guess, that I have approximately 20 - 25 pounds left to lose. My legs are very athletic and solid looking, it would be great to get them down a size or two. Caution will be given in order to ensure my face doesn't get gaunt - not a good look for anyone.

The good news though is today I reached a size 8! Whoot. I thought this would be the size I'd aim for as a goal, but perhaps a 6 would be better for my small frame. We'll see.

I honestly think my pictures make me look fatter than I look in the mirror. Is that possible or am I deluded?

Eating like the cavegirl I am

I don't think I've updated anyone on my Paleo/primal diet progress lately. Too wrapped up in relationship angst I suppose. In that regard feeling very thankful this relationship didn't go too far down the road, I'm going over what happened in the weeks leading up to the break-up and the writing was on the wall. I miss him less every day.

I'm eating well roughly 90% of the time. The other 10% are conscious choices I've made and not splurge/binges. I continue to feel incredibly energetic. It's mind blowing how much energy I have.

I walk an hour every day before work, a very quick pace and although this summer is kicking my gym time in the ass, because I'd rather be outside, I'm still getting in some strength training.

I've mentioned I don't weigh myself and I have no plans to. I get caught up in the numbers and when they aren't what I think they should be I will overeat in frustration. It took me years to learn that lesson. I figure, it's a guess, that I have approximately 20 - 25 pounds left to lose. My legs are very athletic and solid looking, it would be great to get them down a size or two. Caution will be given in order to ensure my face doesn't get gaunt - not a good look for anyone.

The good news though is today I reached a size 8! Whoot. I thought this would be the size I'd aim for as a goal, but perhaps a 6 would be better for my small frame. We'll see.

I honestly think my pictures make me look fatter than I look in the mirror. Is that possible or am I deluded?

Primal update

I'm still eating Paleo/Primal. I'm actually finding it hard to eat enough. My appetite is very reduced due to being in a permanent state of ketosis. My man friend (I hate boyfriend as a term) says I don't eat enough vegetables or fruit, he's right. I eat meat and cream. Cream in my coffee which in itself is a debatable choice for nutrition I admit. Chicken, beef and eggs, a little bit of fish make up the rest of my food. I can easily eat once, maybe twice per day.

I'm not wasting away my curves (boobage) have stayed, my frame has simply gotten smaller. I've lost a bra cup size and my pants have dropped by two sizes. I'd like to go down one size more and then think I'll be content. I've started walking an hour a day and will work out three times a week doing free weights. My energy levels are OFF the hook!

I still recommend the lifestyle.

Primal update

I'm still eating Paleo/Primal. I'm actually finding it hard to eat enough. My appetite is very reduced due to being in a permanent state of ketosis. My man friend (I hate boyfriend as a term) says I don't eat enough vegetables or fruit, he's right. I eat meat and cream. Cream in my coffee which in itself is a debatable choice for nutrition I admit. Chicken, beef and eggs, a little bit of fish make up the rest of my food. I can easily eat once, maybe twice per day.

I'm not wasting away my curves (boobage) have stayed, my frame has simply gotten smaller. I've lost a bra cup size and my pants have dropped by two sizes. I'd like to go down one size more and then think I'll be content. I've started walking an hour a day and will work out three times a week doing free weights. My energy levels are OFF the hook!

I still recommend the lifestyle.

Half Naked Thursday once again

I knew what would make me feel better. Posting a half naked Thursday pic! It's been awhile. Besides I want to prove Primal eating is da bomb. I'm really, truly pleased with the changes in my bod these last nine weeks. I can't believe nine weeks have gone so fast honestly. I'm becoming a poster child for this WOE (way of eating) in my circle of influence. I hope to have some real converts - I'd love to have them feel as good as I do.

Specific weight loss areas I'm pleased about are back fat and side boobage fat. My athletic thighs (code for fat) have some ways to go, but are much smaller believe it or not. I'm hoping I don't lose the booteh. I kinda like it. This side shot shows how much slimmer I'm getting in width, gotta admit I love it!

Primal on my friends!

Half Naked Thursday once again

I knew what would make me feel better. Posting a half naked Thursday pic! It's been awhile. Besides I want to prove Primal eating is da bomb. I'm really, truly pleased with the changes in my bod these last nine weeks. I can't believe nine weeks have gone so fast honestly. I'm becoming a poster child for this WOE (way of eating) in my circle of influence. I hope to have some real converts - I'd love to have them feel as good as I do.

Specific weight loss areas I'm pleased about are back fat and side boobage fat. My athletic thighs (code for fat) have some ways to go, but are much smaller believe it or not. I'm hoping I don't lose the booteh. I kinda like it. This side shot shows how much slimmer I'm getting in width, gotta admit I love it!

Primal on my friends!

Week 8!

I forgot to do my JUBILANT it's Week Number 8 post on Monday. It is week 8, but I think the fact I didn't mention it means I'm somewhat entrenched in the new ways of eating and didn't consider the time. Good stuff.

For those of you who don't remember what week 8 means it means I don't eat grains, dairy (except for cream), legumes, starchy veggies, processed foods or non-naturally occurring sugars. Here's what the best parts of this new eating has brought me:

Foggy brain fuzz gone
Actually I didn't realize how much I'd had a fuzzy brain until I didn't have one. I feel like I was depressed but now am not.

No cravings
With the removal of sugars and grains, both of which can spike your insulin I have done away with any need for more of the bad.

No irritation from not eating
I think I may have had mild hyperglycemia and now that my insulin is steady I no longer need more sugar to balance me. I'm happy all the time! I can be a bit much -though - just sayin'.

I know what hunger feels like
I ate all the time prior to. I felt that stoking the furnace was good for metabolism - that's a common principal in the diet world doncha know. Now I practice IF (intermittent fasting) on a regular basis. I aim for two meals a day in a short time window - somewhere around eight to nine hours. I have done 24 hour fasts and would like to increase those to one to two times a week. When you fast you know what real hunger feels like.

I know what satiety feels like
I'm sure part of it is my stomach has shrunk, however I believe most of it has to do with the types of foods I'm eating. I'm not eating crap, crap begets more crap. Now when I eat clean foods I feel full. Today at lunch I had steak and veggies and couldn't finish all my veggies - I can't remember a time when I could turn away food.

I'm skinnier
I'm holding on to my curves and I hope to continue holding on to them, if only for someone else to want to hold on to them. My curves have come down in size pretty evenly all around. I'm fortunate that I don't have a body that holds substantial weight in one area - I'm boobs AND hips. I've read that my body will find its ideal weight and set point. The good news is as I lose weight I'm not losing energy or muscle. I gotta say the double takes from friends and family are fantastic!

More energy
I like how much energy and motivation I have, this kind of goes with brain fog I suppose, yet it's more than mental clarity it's energy.

All of the above makes me stay committed to this way of eating. Why would I substitue any one of the above? Right?

Week 8!

I forgot to do my JUBILANT it's Week Number 8 post on Monday. It is week 8, but I think the fact I didn't mention it means I'm somewhat entrenched in the new ways of eating and didn't consider the time. Good stuff.

For those of you who don't remember what week 8 means it means I don't eat grains, dairy (except for cream), legumes, starchy veggies, processed foods or non-naturally occurring sugars. Here's what the best parts of this new eating has brought me:

Foggy brain fuzz gone
Actually I didn't realize how much I'd had a fuzzy brain until I didn't have one. I feel like I was depressed but now am not.

No cravings
With the removal of sugars and grains, both of which can spike your insulin I have done away with any need for more of the bad.

No irritation from not eating
I think I may have had mild hyperglycemia and now that my insulin is steady I no longer need more sugar to balance me. I'm happy all the time! I can be a bit much -though - just sayin'.

I know what hunger feels like
I ate all the time prior to. I felt that stoking the furnace was good for metabolism - that's a common principal in the diet world doncha know. Now I practice IF (intermittent fasting) on a regular basis. I aim for two meals a day in a short time window - somewhere around eight to nine hours. I have done 24 hour fasts and would like to increase those to one to two times a week. When you fast you know what real hunger feels like.

I know what satiety feels like
I'm sure part of it is my stomach has shrunk, however I believe most of it has to do with the types of foods I'm eating. I'm not eating crap, crap begets more crap. Now when I eat clean foods I feel full. Today at lunch I had steak and veggies and couldn't finish all my veggies - I can't remember a time when I could turn away food.

I'm skinnier
I'm holding on to my curves and I hope to continue holding on to them, if only for someone else to want to hold on to them. My curves have come down in size pretty evenly all around. I'm fortunate that I don't have a body that holds substantial weight in one area - I'm boobs AND hips. I've read that my body will find its ideal weight and set point. The good news is as I lose weight I'm not losing energy or muscle. I gotta say the double takes from friends and family are fantastic!

More energy
I like how much energy and motivation I have, this kind of goes with brain fog I suppose, yet it's more than mental clarity it's energy.

All of the above makes me stay committed to this way of eating. Why would I substitue any one of the above? Right?

Reverse anorexia

Ok wow. I knew I was a bit pudgy when I started working out, I knew I wanted to lose a few pounds and show the muscles I was developing but I had no idea how big I was! I had reverse anorexia - I saw slender when there was no slender there. Wow.

You know what convinced me? The picture below. The picture on the left was taken one month ago. After seven weeks of primal eating you can see significant difference and I had no idea I was that fat! I say again wow.

My collarbone is showing a month ago, but you can tell the way the seams are on the front of the dress that they're wider apart then they are now. There has been no alteration to either picture - they are what they are. So will I continue with my eating plan? You bet your bippy I will!!

Gotta admit a bit embarrassing to post the before shot...I had a flat stomach and I thought that was enough...apparently not.

Reverse anorexia

Ok wow. I knew I was a bit pudgy when I started working out, I knew I wanted to lose a few pounds and show the muscles I was developing but I had no idea how big I was! I had reverse anorexia - I saw slender when there was no slender there. Wow.

You know what convinced me? The picture below. The picture on the left was taken one month ago. After seven weeks of primal eating you can see significant difference and I had no idea I was that fat! I say again wow.

My collarbone is showing a month ago, but you can tell the way the seams are on the front of the dress that they're wider apart then they are now. There has been no alteration to either picture - they are what they are. So will I continue with my eating plan? You bet your bippy I will!!

Gotta admit a bit embarrassing to post the before shot...I had a flat stomach and I thought that was enough...apparently not.

Night out

I was out partying it up last night. Family gathering truth be told and not a fun time in the City - although it was in the City and it was fun. I took a great deal of care and attention for this particular event - hair stylist and double the amount of time I normally spend on make-up (meaning 15 minutes instead of 7.5). The false eyelashes added the most amount of time. I had a super sexy dress but have yet to see pictures of it, only head shots on my camera. I'll see if I can get some sent and and I'll do my best to post them.

I ate everything the plated dinner offered. Rye bread, potato's, veggies, breaded chicken, mousse and cheese cake. Miracle of miracles I'm still in ketosis today! How that happened I have no idea - other than I fasted the entire day for the meal and then had nothing afterwards. I think perhaps my insulin receptors/uptakes whatever the heck they are, are working very efficiently. Niiiice.

I'm running because my iPhone is broken! Have to drive an hour for the nearest Apple store and then I have to work out. It's been too long since I had a good sweat. Too loooong.

(side note: tear troughs look fantastic!)

Night out

I was out partying it up last night. Family gathering truth be told and not a fun time in the City - although it was in the City and it was fun. I took a great deal of care and attention for this particular event - hair stylist and double the amount of time I normally spend on make-up (meaning 15 minutes instead of 7.5). The false eyelashes added the most amount of time. I had a super sexy dress but have yet to see pictures of it, only head shots on my camera. I'll see if I can get some sent and and I'll do my best to post them.

I ate everything the plated dinner offered. Rye bread, potato's, veggies, breaded chicken, mousse and cheese cake. Miracle of miracles I'm still in ketosis today! How that happened I have no idea - other than I fasted the entire day for the meal and then had nothing afterwards. I think perhaps my insulin receptors/uptakes whatever the heck they are, are working very efficiently. Niiiice.

I'm running because my iPhone is broken! Have to drive an hour for the nearest Apple store and then I have to work out. It's been too long since I had a good sweat. Too loooong.

(side note: tear troughs look fantastic!)