Weight Watchers Points And Raw Foods Means Quick Weight loss

In my quest for optimum health and weight loss, I  investigated   Weight Watchers points to see how raw foods added up in the course of a day.  What I found is that they don't, they have 0 points. So that means you can dive in like a crane and not face the repercussions of gluttony. And with raw foods you don't have to strap on the feed bag and go to town because of the high water and fiber content you get full faster and no need to unbutton the pants or take a nap.


For a typical female age 35,  weighing 150 lbs, at 5'7 the weight watchers points would be 26 in order to lose a pound a week.


The goal of course is not to go over 26 points per day  and to choose wisely.

For example:

1 Piece of Chocolate Cake with chocolate frosting (138 grams) =15 points

 Big Mac (McDonald's) = 14 points 

 Blueberry Bagel (bakery style) = 8 points 

1/4 cup of Almonds = 4 points

 Protein Shake = 4 points 

1/4 Avocado = 2 points

Subway Sandwich 6" Veggie Delight  on wheat bread = 6 points

1 Slice of Wheat Bread = 2 points

RAW FOODS WITH 0 POINTS

Apples                                                  Celery                              Pears                          Watercress

Apricots                                                Cherries                           Peaches                      Watermelon

Artichoke hearts                                   Clementines                      Pickles                    

Asparagus                                            Cucumbers                       Pico de gallo

Bamboo shoots                                     Endive                              Pineapple
                             
Bananas                                                Eggplant                           Plums

Bean sprouts                                          Grapes                             Radishes

Beets                                                      Grapefruit                        Raspberries

Bell peppers                                           Honeydew                       Rhubarb

Black berries                                          Kiwi                                 Rutabaga

Blueberries                                            Kohlrabi                           Most Salsas

Broccoli                                                 Leeks                               Squash

Brussel sprouts                                       Lemons                           Spinach

Cabbage                                                 Mangoes                         Tangerines

Carrots                                                    Oranges                          Tomatoes

Cantaloupe                                              Papaya                            Turnips                        


I try to aim for the low GI index foods and  distribute the "point's" throughout  the day.  Along with drinking lots of water, at  least 3 liters.

Yes you can!!!!!

KEEP ON TRUCKIN MY FELLOW SUGARKICKERS!

XOXO,

Kim:)

Five Ways To Burn Fat Fast And Nix Depression

It's easy to start a "diet" and exercise program, but sticking to it for the long term is the difficult part.  Especially if weight isn't  coming off fast enough or you're not at the beach babe level you want to be.

I go through periods of numbness where I let stupid people and things that I can't control get to me.  I call them sleep walking moments where depression hits hard and it seems there is no end in sight.  However, being a creature of habit I still get my butt to the gym and fight like a ninja warrior to get through my work out.

A few things I do to shake the depression and stay motivated are:

GO BACK TO THE BASICS
Why do I want to stay on a healthy path and look and feel like super woman? Because being healthy, strong and clear  is the best gift you can give your mind and body.  Plus  it's free and the best anti depressant on earth.

GET A VISION BOARD
I use a piece of a card board box as a bulletin board and  print pictures of my female fitness idols.  Like Ashley Horner, Jamie Eason, Jen Jewell, etc.
They serve as a perfect reminders to where I want to be physically.

HAVE GRATITUDE 
Count your blessings daily because no matter how bad things are at the moment they could always be worse, and for many people having  your life would be a dream.
As long as your body functions properly and you can walk, talk, see, use the bathroom by yourself, be grateful.  Use your strength  to help others, even if it's holding a door for someone it can make their day.

GIVE STUFF AWAY
Having a closet full of stuff that isn't used or appreciated is a huge waste of space.  Buying stuff to be happy is the biggest lie most people participate in daily.  I know I did it for a long time, but  the second I became aware of this addiction my habits changed 100%.  Before impulse buying I stop and think do I really need this.  The answer 100% of the time is no.

USE YOUR FELLOW  GYM MEMBERS AS MOTIVATORS
My gym is kind of snobby, but there are a few people that work their tales off and make me glad I came.  One guy doesn't give a crap who's around and he runs, lifts, grunts, moans  and the most important thing is he sweats and goes every day.  I am so glad when I see him show up, he seems like a great humble guy and makes me smile.
The other one is this female who rocks out, jumps around and has a great time and doesn't give a sh*t who's watching.
I love these  regulars, they make my mornings and one of these days I am going to thank them.


Life can be toxic and depressing , but making progress makes you fearless.

Use your time wisely,  never give up,  focus on your goals and keep pushing!!!!!!!



NO MATTER WHAT, NO MATTER WHO

YOU CAN AND YOU WILL!

XOXO,
Kim :)

May I Be Frank Daily Affirmation (I love this movie)

If you haven't seen the movie "May I Be Frank," I highly recommend it.  It's so inspirational and uplifting and it's a true story, which make for  the best stories.

Frank's Daily Affirmation:

I Frank do love me

my body's vigor and harmony

I am perfect health, radiant beauty and divine energy

I now hold in my mind this new image of myself as a thriving, flourishing  and gloriously beautiful person


Saying this affirmation every morning for 30 days is life changing,  because the body hears every world the mind is saying, good and bad.

Give it a wheat grass shot!!!

XOXO,

Kim:)

Gaining Weight On A Raw Food Diet…Not For Long

A year ago I turned to a raw food diet in desperation to lose weight, gain a new positive perspective on life and get my happy back, and it worked. However, recently I started gaining weight on that same raw food diet. WTF, I was eating 100% raw, working out like a crazy person 5 days a week and gaining weight. And it wasn't muscle it was mush.
So after taking a hard look at my diet I found the mistakes that I was making that made me pack on pounds.

1. Eating way too many nuts.

Nuts are healthy but you can't eat a 1/2 pound every single day and expect rapid weight loss. I think I was eating 1/2 pound in the morning and 1/4 of a pound at night, if not more. I was doing this almost every day.
I was having serious work stress and it was making me crave crunchy foods that I would eat if I was hungry or not.

So now I rarely eat nuts, since I will over dose on em.
Nuts in moderation are great, you just can't eat a truck load.


2. Eating late at night. This is one of the worst. If you eat late your body isn't burning off the calories you just consumed so they get stored in the cells as fat, depending on their glycemic index and weight creeps up on you. Plus you wake up feeling like crap and not well rested because your body had to work all night digesting food.


3. Eating dehydrated fruit, yes it's vegan but it has a ton of sugar which raises insulin levels and unless your sweatin' to the oldies right away, it's going take up residency in your cells as fat. Hello cellulite :(

4. Using too many "healthy" sugar substitutes like Stevia and Xylitol. They are much better than real sugar or the other substitutes, but you don't want to use them as a crutch and put it in everything. I think it's best to keep food as natural as possible.

5. Not drinking enough water. Sometimes I wake up and I am thinking why am I so hungry. But it's not actual hunger it's dehydration. Because I can remember being thirsty in the middle of the night and too lazy to get up and drink some water. So while I am getting ready in the morning I try to drink at least 1 liter. The goal is to 3 liters a day

6.Waiting too long to eat. Doing this can turn into a sabotaging situation where you're so hungry you end up in a dangerous place like taco bell or the food court. If slips happen, don't get down on yourself or give up, let it go, get your self back on track asap and keep going in a healthy direction of a mostly raw vegan diet. Be sure to pack healthy snacks. Because we all know Sh*t happens sometimes. lol.


7. Eating too much in general, especially out of boredom. You can eat a lot on a raw food diet, especially if it's almost all greens. But I was over eating tons of fats like avocados, coconut oil and nuts which caused me to gain weight.

8. Don't eat while wearing a moo moo or the I gave up on life sweat pants. Too much wiggle room around the waist could be a recipe for disaster. I made the moo moo mistake last night:( Fitted clothing is usually better, save the moo moo's for sleeping.


THE SOLUTION


1. I had to stop the nuts. They were making me nuts almost to the point where I would get so depressed that I would slip into my old habits. Like being a hermit, negative thoughts, impulse buying etc.


2. Ease up on the dehydrated fruit. In a pinch it's better than other packaged junk food, but again moderation is the key to success. Gluttony is just bad in general even if it is raw food. It's better to get a grip and have control over eating habits. Like anything else it takes practice, but before you know it you just stop eating when satiated and no need to unbutton the jeans.

3. I had to throw my hands up and say screw it, I am going to throw some broccoli and spinach on the George Foreman grill and eat some damn cooked food. I know it's dead and I killed the enzymes, but I feel better, I am not bloated and I have lost weight.

4. I am not trying to be a perfect 100% raw vegan anymore. I was trying so hard to fit into this perfect mold, that I started obsessing over food and eating everything in sight.

I remember when I was a vegetarian and I met this guy that was vegan and he was super fat. Back then I was thinking how is this possible he's vegan and still fat, well now I think I know why. I hope he discovered his mistakes too. lol :)

5. Have something to look forward to. When I am just working and sleeping with no fun in sight, bad habits creep up. Luckily they are shot down pretty quick, so it helps to have some fun things planned down the road to keep you moving and grooving in the right path.

6. Keep a journal. Bite and write


Stress is always going to be there, so there is no need to stress about being a perfect vegan. After I decided to just roll with the punches of daily life and do my best under the circumstances to stay healthy, things are falling back into place, weight is coming off and I am getting my happy back, again.


XOXO,
Kim

Juicing For Weight Loss And Mental Clarity

Now that the "pro" juice fast is over with I am ready to sign up for another round since I am feeling so good and I kind of got the hang of the weird feelings that come with juicing. At first I was dragging a little more than usual and not enjoying the ginger over dose or having to make daily stops to pick up the juice booty. However,...


THE HARDEST PART OF JUICE FASTING IS GETTING OVER THE FEAR OF FASTING!!!!

It's not difficult or scary, in fact it's easy and down right fun. Once you start to break bad habits like eating out of boredom or depression, the smooth sailing begins.

If I started to feel tired or out of it, usually at night after a long work day, I grabbed on to a glimmer of hope and I knew that if I kept on truckin, and didn't have any night time nibbles, that I would wake up feeling rested and good.

Juicing is a fun ride, feels good and is a great way to break food addictions and bad habits.

I've noticed that good things happen when I step out of my comfort zone, break out of the boring daily rut that I put myself in and finally start living the life that I want to live.


My advice is just do it!!!!! Even for only 1 day or 3 at the most. Regardless, it's great to give your body a rest from digestion, put a little pep in your step, and the only thing to lose is weight.

Dang, juicing looks good on you :)

XOXO,

Kim