OMG - I've turned veggie!

Oh happy, veggie me! Life is good and I am healthy! Well, I could be healthier but I'm a work in progress. That's what I keep telling myself.
I have a few updates...... for you, for me. Gotta write them down so I can keep tarck of my adventure. (i'm trying "adventure" instead of "journey". still don't like that word!)

1. I am still seeing Smoke. Bastard. I actually had a nooner with him today. Doesn't happen very often. Left me feeling a little woozy. I usually wait to see him at night and tonight was no different. We hooked up four times. Jeez. It only lasted minutes and I was freezing. It may get old hearing me talk about Smoke but hey, something has to be said for the commitment.

2. I have lost a total of 15 pounds. Yay! I don't even know how this is possible because let me tell you, I have been eating horribly the past few weeks. I've been so busy, driving around all over the place, that I've been grabbing something on the road. Translate - at least 4 veggie burritos in two weeks. ugh! That, there burrito may have no meat but let me tell ya, my butt doesn't know the difference between fatty meat and carbs that cling on as if a sinking ship is sucking them down and my ass is a life boat. Oh yes, those bad boys hold on for dear life. Needless to say, I have been avoiding the dreaded scale. I hate that thing. Sometimes I want to smash it to bits and watch all the shiny pieces splatter across my bathroom floor. But oh, when it give me nice numbers, I want to get down on my knees and kiss it while whispering sweet nothings into its digital face. I know. Sick.
A few days ago I decided to bite the bullet and step on. I was sure it was not a good idea. For one, I had already showered, gotten dressed, had half a smoothie...let's face it, we girls do not get on a scale this way. Nope, we step on when we are still bleary eyed from sleep, have peed first thing, wearing only a tank top and boxers, and not one ounce of heavy water has touched our lips or our hair. But I was dying to know - just how destructive had those burritos been??? I stepped on.
It was 4 pounds higher than what it had been the week before.
I expected this. But it didn't ease the blow. I took a deep breath and got off. I continued putting my make up on. And i started talking to myself. "It's ok Shannon. No biggie. Don't beat yourself up. Been a busy week girl. Damn kids stressing you out. Too much driving all around. Just let it go. Next week will be better. YOU. ARE. NOT. FAT. (repeat) (repeat again) (and again)." NO matter how much I said this out loud, it wasn't helping. Screw it! Yup, that was said out loud too. I checked my watch. 10 minutes. I had 10 minutes before I had to leave for work. Still had to make my lunch, brush my teeth, get my shoes.. 10 minutes. SCREW IT!! Next thing I knew, i tore off all my clothes and threw them on the floor faster than you can inhale a cookie before the kids catch you. My butt jumped right back on that scale... I looked down..... numbers are flashing...... BAM! Three pounds lighter. YESSSSS!Sweet victory! I got off the scale, praising the Lord, and put my clothes back on. Three pounds of clothes. What the hell am I wearing?! I was happier, lighter, smaller, only one pound off. Oh happy, psychotic, veggie me!!!
Next day - lost that pound and here I am - 15 pounds total. Been a week and holding. Suhweet!!!!

3. Still working on being nice when insensitive comments come my way about my veggie-ism. I'm not gritting my teeth as much, letting it roll off my back. Seriously - why get so worked up? I'm veggie, not flippin' fragile. Buck up cucumber.

4. Still trying new recipes. I aim for one a week but that doesn't always happen. A few nights ago, I made some kick ass corn muffins. I did use an egg, so not vegan, but instead of milk I used a banana and added green chilis and jalapenos. YUMMY! Not only did they smell scrumptious but the taste did not disappoint either. A friend of mine passed the on to me - so worth it. Thanks C! Had them with a bowl of Minestrone soup. Very tasty.

Updates over.

Lately, on my mind has been - FRESH. I find myself craving anything fresh. So crispy and colorful and light and FRESH. Salads - yup. Good stuff. Just yesterday I bought some apples (organic -they can look a little worn but still good and NO chemicals. yippe!), dried cranberries, walnuts, and blue cheese. Can't wait to make a salad with that! Cheese...hmm. That is a dairy I can't totally cut off. I broke up with cheddar, even the sharp stuff, no mozzarella, or monterey jack. definitely no american. I'm not going to feel any guilt by eating that plastic, waxy crap. But feta and blue - oh how i love you. Just a little sprinkle and I get all excited.
A most favorite breakfast? Eggs (organic. expensive but worth it. yes they are brown and this was tough for me at first. I know, it's natural but for 33 years I preferred my eggs bleached white. Just seemed more sanitary that way. But no more! Brown, organic eggs 100% Buy them at Costco and it's a sweet deal), cut up spinach, a smidgen of feta cheese, all rolled in a wheat tortilla. One of these days I'm going to throw some sun-dried tomatoes in there and wow - Starbucks is a thing of the past.

Another fave breakfast is oatmeal with dried fruit and almonds. Now this I normally get at Starbucks. (ok - who am I kidding. Starbucks will never be a thing of the past. duh) I did try to make this on my own. I was so proud of myself. I had cranberries, raisins, golden raisins, apples, and my own almonds. I took all my ingredients to work and put the oats in the microwave. Check me out - healthy and frugal. I'm a freakin genius. Well, I thought I was until I went to get my oatmeal and discovered it had exploded all over the microwave. I think it was a combination of too many oats and too small a bowl. After I cleaned my giant mess, I had half a bowl of oatmeal that looked like sticky rice. Not the most visually appetizing meal I have to admit. I ate it. But i think it was my pride that spurred me on. I am embarrassed to say, I have not tried this again. I have however, been to Starbucks.

Last but not least - I purchased an Iced tea Maker. It sounds kind of silly at first but let me tell you, this thing rocks. In minutes, I have three quarts of freshly brewed iced tea. No jar sitting on my porch for hours. No tea leaves floating around at the bottom like forgotten fish flakes (or is that poo?). Nope, this maker has a filter and a plug. Love. It.

All in all, everything is going well. I am dying to try a cupcake recipe. I have purchased most of the ingrediants. Now if i can just figure out how to buy a couple more hours in a day and I'd be set. But they are coming! I'm hoping to get my daughter that loves to bake in there with me. I figure if she helps bake it, she may be more willing to try it. Sneaky? nah. Smart? Fo sho!

Till next time..... much love!