Fit with Ruthie

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. ...

this is my focus scripture this week :) breakfast smoothies... the big one with pineapple is mine! :) i will be focusing on adding more bananas this had two HUGE bananas, strawberries, pineapple, cherry's, .. just yummy! We have an "extra" fridge in our garage.. I have decided to take it over and have it be my "no excuses raw vegan fridge :) " this is our "extra" fridge... I did a bit of cleaning last week on this one so its  pretty empty... went to Natural Grocers! Organic kale, spinach, green leaf, bell peppers, a few bananas, celery, n more! this is our extra fridge after relocated all fruits n veggies here and doing a bit of shopping this afternoon :) HUGE organic spinach ... it was beautiful! my salad topping.. red green bell pepper, cucumber, celery, zucchini tonights supper with raw sunflower seeds sprinkled a bit ... :) it was soooo good! Success for today! feeling great.. tired now... bedtime. Happy with ...

Last January I had a REAL SERIOUS reason to go raw. You can read about that HERE . I ACTUALLY ATE A DONUT  YESTERDAY! had a headache within 10 mins of eating it. I have talked and talked and dreamt of being eating raw vegan. Just like running marathons its seems to be so very extreme. And compared to the SAD way of eating it IS radical. I have made huge progress and am literally addicted to fruit smoothies. I know the reason I have had ZERO illness for the past 10 months is because of my love of raw smoothies. I seem to have a problem sticking with the rest of my meals being raw. Why? The biggest reason is that I am not naturally an organized person. I have issues with meal planning and organizing in general. So here is what happens.... my pattern. 1. make a commitment to raw vegan diet 2. live the raw vegan life for 2 or 3 days and start feeling GREAT! and LOVE the food etc.. 3. life happens and opps.. I am out of fruit, out of greens, out of good foods... 4. back t...