Release...They Didn't Lie

     Last day of week 2, and what do I get? A terrible hair coloring at the salon today. I know, I know, I've already vented about via the FB, but every single time I look in the mirror, I'm reminded of my yellow wig. How blessed am I that that's my biggest problem? I'll take it!

HELLO, ROOTS!! :(

     I'm going to keep this update short and sweet. Did I do well this week? Yeah, pretty much. I've cheated a few times, one time being today, another time being yesterday. And by cheating that means I've had either 1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds too many, a handful of organic cashews, or a tablespoon or three of organic almond butter when I wasn't supposed to, as in it wasn't the hour I should have them. I'm drinking the water like I should, I'm working out like I shouldn't, and I'm just ready to get week three knocked out of the way.

     I've not lost any weight, but what I did gain is gone, so I'm pretty much back at my starting point. I'm freezing all day long; it's ridiculous. During my first hour class, I have to stay huddled near the heater. My students probably think I'm worthless. And boy-oh-boy, have I been tired. I don't feel like I have an intelligent thought in my mind. I've misspelled almost every word I've typed including misspelled.

     This week was different from last week because there are no animal products this week. Last week, I could have yogurt and chicken, but this week has been full of fruits, veggies, seeds, and quinoa. Starting tomorrow, no grains, strictly fruits, veggies, and seeds. But again, I'm good with that. I have always eaten as much fruit and veggies as I do now, but it's interesting to see that maybe I don't always need to partner a yogurt or a grain with everything. Also, I had to drink a Detox supplement three times a day. It tasted like lemony Lipton tea, not too bad, but had the consistency of coffee grounds. It helped "inspire" movement. There's a reason this phase is called Release.  

New things I love:

Oh my gosh, this stuff!! It smells like warm, yeasty bread when you squeeze it out. It smells like beer when it's cooking. It tastes like heaven when sipping it from a spoon. This is my new favorite soup base. Go get some!

The label pretty much speaks for itself. I spray everything I eat with this soy sauce alternative. My steamed veggies with this yummyness...ahhhh!!

The one thing I hate:

     What's difficult about this week? The cravings!! It's like I want everything I normally wouldn't eat. If given the opportunity, I would eat the following list in one sitting:

• An entire box of Rice Krispies 
• Doughnuts (all kinds)
• Loaves of bread
• Pizza (Amy's Organic Margarita)
• Chai tea
• Cheese fries
• Cupcakes
• Sausage with syrup
• King's Cake
• Bo'Rounds
• Marble Slab
• Corndogs
• BBQ stuffed baked potato
• Oatmeal pies
• Cheesy eggs
• Checker's Fry Burger
• Shredded wheat
• A gallon of ketchup
• McGriddle
• Reuben sandwich
• Hot chocolate 
• Pistachio pudding
• Raisinets
• Cookie dough
• Mac N Cheese
• Wine

     Now, I know, but I said just in one sitting. I had to show some sort of restraint. I don't usually eat that food, and if I do, it's either in moderation once in a while or in an unholy binge. Either way, the point is I don't eat these items to be going through some sort of withdrawal without them; I just crave them something fierce. My number one craving: coffee. I can't wait to get it back. Here's to the final week of UR!!