Hey Everyone,
I have been very busy and neglecting my blog! I know, not fair, so you are all very curious to know how things are going!
Okay, to start I thought I would share some stats. I took measurements on April 15th, half way through the challenge but first lets recap!
Opening Stats: (taken from a previous blog post)
Okay so I thought that I would document some stats.
Current weight: 209.4lbs
Belly Button: 41.5"
Waist: 39"
Chest: 43"
Butt: 43"
As of April 15:
Current weight: 208.4lbs
Belly Button: 41"
Waist: 38.5"
Chest: 43"
Butt: 42.5"
So there is definitely a decrease in size. I think it may have to do with a less sodium intake. I am cooking virtually everything at home, so there is a lot less salt. Less salt = less water retained!
I haven't had much time to read either, but still working my way through "Skinny Bastard". I have just finished the Chapter about "Real Men EAT MEAT!" It talks about the slaughter houses. Just the thought of what these animals go through before they are murdered is so sad.
Here is a quote from the book, "Skinny Bastard" by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin, that I really like.
"You are eating fear, grief, and rage. You are eating suffering, horror and murder. You are eating cruelty. Real men eat meat?"
To be honest, I may stick with this vegan thing! I have never felt better. So much more energy, and I feel so good inside. Also, no indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhea, bloating, or digestive problems of any kind. Without getting too personal, my regular visits to the lavatory have been awesome. Maybe there is something positive about this? We are what we eat, right? Fresh fruits and veggies, collecting the energy of the sun, and we are putting that sun energy into our bodies!
Lets talk about protein since I get asked this lots.
So I opened up google and found this:
Taken from website:So how do you get your protein? Here are 10 vegan sources to try on for size:
1. Veggies: Yep, good old greens will pack a protein punch. One cup of cooked spinach has about 7 grams of protein. The same serving of French beans has about 13 grams. Two cups of cooked kale? 5 grams. One cup of boiled peas? Nine grams. You get the idea.
2. Hemp. No, you don’t have to get high to get your protein. But toss 30 grams of hemp powder in your smoothie and get about 11 grams of protein – just like that.
3. Non-Dairy Milk. Got (soy) milk? A mere 1 cup of soy or almond milk can pack about 7-9 grams of protein. Eat with some fortified cereal and you’ve got a totally vegan-friendly breakfast.
4. Nut Butter. Eat up your peanut butter, almond butter and cashew butter. A couple of tablespoons of any one of these will get you 8 grams of protein.
5. Quinoa. I kinda think quinoa is God’s gift to vegans (and gluten-free peeps!), as it’s versatile, delicious and delivers about 9 grams of protein per cup.
6. Tofu. Four ounces of tofu will get you about 9 grams of protein. And at about 2 bucks a pop, it’s a cheap vegan’s BFF.
7. Lentils. With lentils, you can make rice dishes, veggie burgers, casseroles and more. One cup cooked delivers a whopping 18 grams of protein!
8. Beans. They really are the magical fruit. With one cup of pinto, kidney or black beans, you’ll get about 13-15 grams of protein, a full belly and heart-healthy fiber.
9. Tempeh. One cup of tempeh packs abour 30 grams of protein! That’s more than 5 eggs or a regular hamburger patty.
10. Sprouted-grain bread. Pack a sandwich with vegan sprouted-grain bread and you’ll get about 10 grams of protein in the bread alone.
So that's it for now. I am hoping that maybe one day, you too would give this challenge a try. I am learning so much, about food and myself. I am learning self control. I mean, there is milk chocolate in my house right now, and any of you who know me, would be shocked to hear, that I haven't touched it.
I Eat to LIVE, Not Live to EAT!
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