BarleyMax & Carrot juice... explained. :)

I have been on the Hallelujah Diet for one week now!

You can read the above link to get a better understanding of what it is I'm doing. I guess I should stop right here and say that I'm not doing this alone. :) My good friend Jillian Anderson is also on this journey with me! It is a bible based, raw, whole, ALIVE, fresh veggies and fruits and nuts and grains kind of deal! Exciting huh? You will be even more surprised when you get to the bottom of this post and see how much I lost in the first week. :)

The first day I had a headache all day... most likely from not having my morning coffee and afternoon soda(s). But overall, the day was good. I felt good about my food choices and I had better mental energy when I wasn't thinking about how bad my head hurt. :)

Second day was rough. My body was trying to fight one last time before it was taken over. I gagged on everything! :)

From then on out I was feeling good! Every once in a while I throw a tiny pity party over foods I choose not to have. But I've made it through two Thanksgiving meals so far... each time I only the salad and cooked veggies that I brought for myself. Talk about Holy Spirit living inside of ya??! I'm thankful for that for sure.

My body feels stronger. One thing I have noticed is that my body needs more rest. :) Or maybe that's parenting my two children.... anyway I've been going to bed early almost every night!

Ok so here it is. This week I lost 5 lbs. My goal is to lose 49 more. Tim and I have a deal that for every pound I lose we will save $5 and at the end of my goal I can take all of the saved money and go on a shopping spree!!! I am soooo looking forward to that. Jillian and I are already planning a girls weekend where the shopping is good!

So far I'm 5 pounds down and $25 in the good. :)

Thanksgiving dinner! Veggie style! :)

I am putting together a list of items that I may try for our Thanksgiving feast this year. Eating healthy doesn't mean giving things up... it's about making right choices. Choices that benefit your body and not your cravings. :)

Vegetarian Stuffing

Easy and Decadent No-Knead Wheat Bread!

I love Spaghetti squash, so that will be a on the menu for sure. I will have to find a vegan parm that I can put on the top.. I <3 Parmesan "cheese"

Sweet Potatoes with Apples and Walnuts

Thanksgiving Meat Loaf this might be a good alternative to turkey. I may have to make a tiny turkey on the side for the hubs. :)

Brandi's Famous Caramel Apple Pie! Can't forget dessert!

Easy Peanut Butter Pie this would be interesting... tofu in a pie?? :)

Chocolate Peanutbutter Pie these two would have to fight over which one of them i would make. :)