Monthly Archives: January 2011

An Outrageously Good Day

Posted on January 29, 2011 by

Overall, I have enjoyed the detox experience, though I’m not sure that I did it for long enough to reap any real benefits. I did eat a lot more fruits and vegetables than I normally do, and I noticed some … Continue reading →

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Detox Day 4 (a day late)

Posted on January 29, 2011 by

I was exhausted when I woke up for work yesterday, so breakfast was just this bowl of blackberries. I also ate an apple when I got to work. I’m trying to get away from snacking in between meals (slowly but … Continue reading →

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Detox Day 3

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

Much better today. Still congested, but not feeling achey or feverish, and no sore throat. I also slept for almost 8 hours straight last night, which is always a wonderful thing. Breakfast was a huge plate of fruit sprinkled with … Continue reading →

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Detox Day 2

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

Still feeling quite bad today. Breakfast was pretty much the same thing as yesterday, but with walnuts instead of almonds. Lunch was wild rice with raw celery, carrots, and onions, with cumin and cayenne pepper. Plus some lettuce. The dressing … Continue reading →

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Detox Day 1

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

I was off to a rough start for day 1. Last night I started feeling the onset of sniffles and a sore throat, so I drank some Emergen-C and went to bed around 9:30. Around 1:30, I woke up with … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning (Detoxing)

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

I think “detoxing” is kind of an ugly word (too many weird diet associations), but I’ve decided that it’s time for me to do a little internal spring cleaning. I know it’s not spring yet, but I am in great … Continue reading →

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Oat Power

Posted on January 22, 2011 by

A new day, a new bowl. In the bowl: half a banana, a pear, oats, chia seeds, and a few dried cranberries. Right after I took these photos, I went to put loads of cinnamon on my oats. Unfortunately, I … Continue reading →

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Below Zero

Posted on January 21, 2011 by

It’s a cold one here in Milwaukee. My motivation to cook and exercise? Same as the temperature: below zero. I did, however, spend the afternoon out on the town with my mom and sister. Uh oh. A most dangerous place. … Continue reading →

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Ingredients

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

I’ve had several questions about some of the ingredients, so here’s some information about some of the less common ones. I’m also making this post into an easily accessible link right under the header, and I’ll continue to update it … Continue reading →

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

Hummus is a great snack or sandwich spread, and so cheap and easy to make. It’s also fun to make variations, and easy to customize so that it’s always just the way you like it. I like my hummus extra … Continue reading →

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