We bought PH (Potential of Hydrogen) strips to check and see if we were on the right path, or too acidic, or too alkaline. I honestly had never heard about this before I started this plan. To read about it, go to this link.
Last night we both checked ourselves, and Glenn was perfect, while I was too alkaline. Today, I rechecked, and I too was perfect.
So what does it mean to have our PH in balance? Hopefully a healthy immune system. Hopefully a system that runs optimally. Hopefully to be IN balance. I have heard that it can reverse disease, diabetes, some cancers, when our PH is in balance. It makes one want to stay this way (vegan/vegetarian) forever knowing that. Will I? That's the question weighing on my mind today.
I ate too many nori rolls tonight. I am STUFFED.
I am thirsty ALL the time, and I constantly have a nasty taste in my mouth, which makes me scrape my tongue and brush brush brush.
I wonder (And this may be too much info) why I have hardly had to have a bowel movement in the last week. But Isabella has had a TON, and has been very very green. I have to wonder if everything, through nursing, is somehow transferring to her. I know, I'm probably talking crazy, but it's weird, you know?
We had to cook a meat dish for the kids tonight, and it honestly didn't appeal to me at all.
This is a good thing.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Day 7
I posted this on my other blog Fries on Top, but it is applicable to this blog. It was written on the same day. So here you go:
There's this stigma with my sons that vegetarians are weird. They would never eat a vegetarian meal. They have many many times. But. If I were to tell them that Macaroni and cheese, or beans and rice, or spaghetti and pasta sauce was vegetarian, they wouldn't eat it again.
I don't get it.
Glenn and I have been trying a ton of new things this past week. Things that previously we would have never eaten before. I have enjoyed it immensely. Things like Mung bean pancakes, and Yerba Mate. Mikey Likes it! Mikey being me, and if you didn't get that little ditty, then I really am old.
For the most part, Bella has been eating almost everything that I have been eating. She likes it better than eating meat. I was surprised, actually. But she LOVED the mung bean. She was holding her little hands out asking for more, the moment she had a piece in her mouth. I'm going to keep trying to get the kids to at least try something new, because I have been so glad that I have stepped out of my own box.
Today we walked the Strip District, because veggies down there are CHEAP. They also have asian, meditteranean, and Italian food product stores that are cheaper than the grocery store. So after our first week on our vegan diet, we realized that it would be better for our wallet if we went another route.
We took the girls down with us, along with Julia's BFF, and strolled. I love going down there. We perused shops, oohed and ahhed at things, and indulged the kids on little things here and there. The place kind of had the same vibe,( but not really) of the Portland Saturday Market. I think in the next 5-6 years, it will evolve into something similar, but Portland and Pittsburgh have very different people types. Which is good. Because it makes each place unique.
Anyway. It was a gorgeous sunny day, and It felt good to be outside, albeit kind of chilly.
The evening came and I did my first wedding of the year at the Phipps Conservatory. I totally love this place. It has to be one of my favorites. Mainly because it is nature on the inside. Gardens, and tropics, and statues, and glasswork, and greenhouses galore. I love it. The wedding was in the Broderie Room, and I was in heaven. I kicked myself for not bringing my camera, but. OH! The good news is that I FOUND my camera charger, and will be playing with my camera tomorrow. Yippee!
Anyway, I loved the wedding, the couple and the surroundings. I even talked to Glenn about having our wedding vows renewed there, and he was all for it. I'm gonna check into it. heh.
After all of that busyness, I made a great dinner for Glenn and I- It was called the Buddha Bowl~ Fast food for the conscious. Fast food... It took me over an hour to prepare it. I didn't mind it, but I laughed at the fast food part. The rice alone took 40 minutes to cook.
There's this stigma with my sons that vegetarians are weird. They would never eat a vegetarian meal. They have many many times. But. If I were to tell them that Macaroni and cheese, or beans and rice, or spaghetti and pasta sauce was vegetarian, they wouldn't eat it again.
I don't get it.
Glenn and I have been trying a ton of new things this past week. Things that previously we would have never eaten before. I have enjoyed it immensely. Things like Mung bean pancakes, and Yerba Mate. Mikey Likes it! Mikey being me, and if you didn't get that little ditty, then I really am old.
For the most part, Bella has been eating almost everything that I have been eating. She likes it better than eating meat. I was surprised, actually. But she LOVED the mung bean. She was holding her little hands out asking for more, the moment she had a piece in her mouth. I'm going to keep trying to get the kids to at least try something new, because I have been so glad that I have stepped out of my own box.
Today we walked the Strip District, because veggies down there are CHEAP. They also have asian, meditteranean, and Italian food product stores that are cheaper than the grocery store. So after our first week on our vegan diet, we realized that it would be better for our wallet if we went another route.
We took the girls down with us, along with Julia's BFF, and strolled. I love going down there. We perused shops, oohed and ahhed at things, and indulged the kids on little things here and there. The place kind of had the same vibe,( but not really) of the Portland Saturday Market. I think in the next 5-6 years, it will evolve into something similar, but Portland and Pittsburgh have very different people types. Which is good. Because it makes each place unique.
Anyway. It was a gorgeous sunny day, and It felt good to be outside, albeit kind of chilly.
The evening came and I did my first wedding of the year at the Phipps Conservatory. I totally love this place. It has to be one of my favorites. Mainly because it is nature on the inside. Gardens, and tropics, and statues, and glasswork, and greenhouses galore. I love it. The wedding was in the Broderie Room, and I was in heaven. I kicked myself for not bringing my camera, but. OH! The good news is that I FOUND my camera charger, and will be playing with my camera tomorrow. Yippee!
Anyway, I loved the wedding, the couple and the surroundings. I even talked to Glenn about having our wedding vows renewed there, and he was all for it. I'm gonna check into it. heh.
After all of that busyness, I made a great dinner for Glenn and I- It was called the Buddha Bowl~ Fast food for the conscious. Fast food... It took me over an hour to prepare it. I didn't mind it, but I laughed at the fast food part. The rice alone took 40 minutes to cook.
Day 6
It's Saturday. You should see my grocery list. OH wow. We were supposed to go shopping today to get everything that we would need for a week. BUT, The awesome hubby of mine let me sleep in, because I am sleep deprived. Not that this should matter, but the place we were going to, if you want to get through easily, you have to go out there early in the morning. Don't get me wrong, I was up by 8:30, but by the time we got going, it was close to 11, and that wasn't going to cut it.
So we had a downtime day.
I made that Gluten Free loaf of bread, and OMG, it was really good. I mean, really really good. Tasted a bit like rye, but but it had a earthy, nutty taste to it as well. The only problem with it is that it wasn't vegan. But otherwise, It was fantastic.
We are getting into the swing of this program. It seems to flow by. Our only problem is disorganization. We need to get our ingredients for recipes before we actually need them, because making this food isn't an instant process. It takes time to prepare.
We have the option to do a fasting day tomorrow, Day 7. I can't really do it, as I am still lactating, and I don't feel like it would be good for Izzy were I to fast. Glenn can, but is opting out based on the fact that he has lost a considerable amount of weight and is leaning on the skinny side, where it's too skinny. So we are just going to continue our path and see how it goes.
So we had a downtime day.
I made that Gluten Free loaf of bread, and OMG, it was really good. I mean, really really good. Tasted a bit like rye, but but it had a earthy, nutty taste to it as well. The only problem with it is that it wasn't vegan. But otherwise, It was fantastic.
We are getting into the swing of this program. It seems to flow by. Our only problem is disorganization. We need to get our ingredients for recipes before we actually need them, because making this food isn't an instant process. It takes time to prepare.
We have the option to do a fasting day tomorrow, Day 7. I can't really do it, as I am still lactating, and I don't feel like it would be good for Izzy were I to fast. Glenn can, but is opting out based on the fact that he has lost a considerable amount of weight and is leaning on the skinny side, where it's too skinny. So we are just going to continue our path and see how it goes.
Day5
Yikes! It has been awhile since I posted, but not because of the program. I am still on it, and going strong. I have been going through major sleep deprivation with my toddler. But Day 5, people!
No caffeine headache, no craving meat, although I still want cheese.
Not a fan with the cost of Gluten Free bread, or how much you get for the price. We bought a Gluten Free mix through Bob's Red Mill, and will be popping it into the bread machine this weekend. I have high hopes for some tastiness.
I do have to admit to being incredibly cranky today. I'm not sure if it's because of this cleanse, or the fact that I haven't SLEPT in days, but my kids figured out fairly quickly to stay out of my way.
Everyday of the cleanse there is a prayer and an affirmation included, and the prayer moved me today:
" May I share my shine without dimming it. Help me socialize with integrity. By setting an example, I inspire others. Remind me when I forget and fill me with holy shazzam discipline. "
So may it be so.
No caffeine headache, no craving meat, although I still want cheese.
Not a fan with the cost of Gluten Free bread, or how much you get for the price. We bought a Gluten Free mix through Bob's Red Mill, and will be popping it into the bread machine this weekend. I have high hopes for some tastiness.
I do have to admit to being incredibly cranky today. I'm not sure if it's because of this cleanse, or the fact that I haven't SLEPT in days, but my kids figured out fairly quickly to stay out of my way.
Everyday of the cleanse there is a prayer and an affirmation included, and the prayer moved me today:
" May I share my shine without dimming it. Help me socialize with integrity. By setting an example, I inspire others. Remind me when I forget and fill me with holy shazzam discipline. "
So may it be so.
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