Fit with Ruthie

 OK... So we decided to take a road trip to Houston to visit family. What a fantastic time we had! Very inspired by C and A who both look so amazing! They have made amazing changes in their diets and look great! I was a bit worried about traveling and trying to stay 90% raw. I wanted to be realistic and not put too much pressure on myself.. but I just didnt want to loose all I have gained.. by Gaining back all I have lost. I am feeling like I am making big progress and starting to lean up. My body has adjusted to this way of eating and my digestive system is so very happy. I didnt want to have a road trip that was marked by tummy aches and weight gain. So... I went shopping before I left.. so I could have some things I needed when we got there. I packed the above things in the ice chest and put a bit of ice to keep it cool.  I also packed a box of bananas to have ready for smoothies! Our first meal to stop for was lunch and we decided to stop at Walmart. The famil...

When I realized my transition to healthy eating wasnt going to take a few months, that it was going to take a few years.. it was a bit depressing. Who wants to wait 2 years to reach your health goals? I wanted to NOT WANT the  donuts, cake, ice cream, cookies, sodas YESTERDAY.. I didn't want to wait 2 years. ..After years of trying and failing... years or gaining n loosing .. that permanent change takes time.... simple as that.  .... Tonight was a little celebration for my DD 15th birthday. She made cupcakes and decorated them to look like owls... aren't they pretty!  :) I made homemade ice cream (something that is usually left for my hubby to do)..  As I whipped up the ice cream I thought to myself... I have no desire to eat this. Its literally like non food to me. Emotionally it was like I was just mixing up a big batch of paint or other nonfood item strange huh? It strange to be so different that EVERY ONE else can be eating glorious ice cr...

Fast update... I am doing well... the first photo is my lunch I just finished. the second photo is my supper from last night at Jason's Deli :) ... I drizzled a bit too much dressing on it but most ended up in the bottom of the bowl anyway... It was just yummy! Those Cherry Tomatoes were AWESOME! I am hoping to run this afternoon... the wind was over 20 mph this morning so i decided to wait... I will prob just run on our treadmill before our track practice this evening. Party tonight for DD birthday... cupcakes, homemade ice cream... i will have a SMOOTHIE :) more later!

   I had another wonderful day... a few challenges.. but that's how its spose to be.  First I was excited to find out I was teaching Daniel 1 in my preschool class at church  :) I love how God uses all sorts of things in my life to speak to me. Confirmation? maybe.    "8-10 But Daniel determined that he would not defile himself by eating the king's food or drinking his wine, so he asked the head of the palace staff to exempt him from the royal diet. The head of the palace staff, by God's grace, liked Daniel, but he warned him, "I'm afraid of what my master the king will do. He is the one who assigned this diet and if he sees that you are not as healthy as the rest, he'll have my head!"   11-13 But Daniel appealed to a steward who had been assigned by the head of the palace staff to be in charge of Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: "Try us out for ten days on a simple diet of vegetables and water. Then compare us w...

A trip to Chilies Restaurant for my DD birthday resulted in a few surprises.  One had to do with this: Yes.... I had a few bites of this .. Chocolate ice cream "delight" ... To my surprise it tasted processes and chemically to me. I took a bite and had an immediate reaction that it DID NOT taste good.  Before we left to go eat I discussed it with my husband and we decided to split a meal so I had cooked food but kept it meatless :) ...  Its so interesting to me now aware I am now of how wonderful I feel when I eat raw...like right after I eat I have ENERGY... not bloated n heavy n full feeling... just satisfied and happy!  So.. although I had a cooked meal... I am thrilled that i left with knowing that I actually enjoy the taste of the raw foods I have been eating. it just tastes better  :)  Here is what happened before our trip to eat last night: my  lunch yesterday :)        ...

Had French Class with DD and other homeschool girls. Aunt Diana made Cream Brulee I ate half of the tiny beautiful serving. I had never tasted it before and enjoyed it but was worried to eat more since it contains milk and I have issues with milk products. So far... no problems! yay!  Day 4 today and still feeling good. Although I do believe I need a bit more rest :) Tired tonight because I was up late last night n up early this morning. good news... I can rest tomorrow :) ha I know your wondering ... How sore are you? .... Answer is I have been very surprised. My feet were  a bit tinder this morning and my hammies and tushy were sore too.. but nothing like last time I ran a solo half. tonights supper :) heavy on the diced cucumbers, zucchini, bell pepper and celery... easy on the dressing :) (ha... dressing organic salsa! How's your energy level today? ... great until about 8pm tonight but I know it is because I just need sleep :) How's  your appetite? .....

After the run I enjoyed lots of smoothie :)  For we are all God’s masterpiece.  He has created us anew in Christ Jesus so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.  Ephesians 2:10 It was a run I will never forget. After a busy day I left the house a bit after 730pm for what I had planned to be a 4 to 6 mile run.  As soon as I started jogging I was shocked how great I felt. Just one house down from my house I thought "wow... I feel GREAT".. I decided to put my ipod on "shuffle" where it shuffles all the songs ... I didnt know what i was going to get. But from the first to the last each song was PERFECT for where i was at that moment mentally and physically. From Mika's "Love Today" which got me thanking of Josha in colorado... to Beckah Shae "Such a Time as This"... that came on as I was pondering my future and my past.  PEFECT. As I kept running... I thought... "well.. maybe I should do 8" ... I mean I ...

having another great day! So very happy! Focus scripture for today? .... My verse for the day :) "Why do you spend your money on junk food,your hard-earned cash on cotton candy? Listen to me, listen well: Eat only the best, fill yourself with only the finest." Isaiah 55:2 the message It seems my house cleaning has replaced running this week.. so I am determined to get out n go for a run tonight !  will post again when I do! Also... pushups! MUST DO PUSHUPS Above is a photo of the salad I ate for lunch today :) ... I had a few asking for the recipe.. : On a bed of lettuce (Romain, Spinach, and Green Leaf (all organic) place half a diced avacado, 1 whole diced tomato, and sprinkle with this: 1 bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, 1 cucumber, 1 zuchini, 1 stick celery all diced! Try to use all organic.. the flavor is soooo worth paying extra! Then top with the Organic homemade hot sauce (This is JOSHA's Recipe!!) In blender throw in 1 large can organic diced...

FEELING SO MUCH BETTER TODAY! I actually enjoyed my meals yesterday! This morning woke up with energy to get out the door for 6am track practice.  I am so very happy with my tummy and it feeling 1000 times better!  I am so very happy with my energy levels and feel great.  My skin is already responding! .. I have a "age spot" on my right eye its not too bad and I usually cover with makeup.. BUT... I am hoping my diet will get rid of it!  :"When the diet contains too many toxins and not enough natural anti-oxidants, the body is unable to repair the damage. Your lymphatic system routes cellular wastes along with excess and used up hormones to your liver for detoxification. If the liver is overloaded, it will store these toxins in the cells of your organs, joints and skin. Age spots are extremely difficult to avoid because if they are present on the skin then the aging body also has them in every inside organ, especially the brain.: ... HERE is an article. ...