3rd Day Raw!

Went to the Library yesterday, I got more Sophie Kinsella books (love her books!!) and more movies. I had some Seattles Best Organic Coffee when I got home- it is my favorite coffee!! I went speed walking for 45 minutes. We got our hardiplank siding delivered-I am so excited to get the siding done!!

I cut my pineapple this morning, but it wasn't quite sweet enough, so I didn't really have any breakfast. I have to go food shopping today to get some more fruits and vegs.

Dad called me from Trader Joes in Virginia and they got me loads of good things, they called me to ask what type of organic coffee I wanted, they bought me 2 different kinds- yay! Now they are headed to Whole Foods Market, they are going to try to find me the Teecino and Raw Tahini. I wish I was there right now with them :( Here is the list that I emailed JoEllen and they found everything on it, yay!! I can't wait to get my goodies!

Hi JoEllen! Here is the list for Trader Joes- wish I was there!!!!

Organic if possible

Raw Pumpkin seeds

Raw cashews

Raw Almonds

Raw tahini

Raw agave nectar

Larabars- cashew cookie, peanut butter, chocolate flavors

Organic Chocolates

Raw almond butter

Teecino!! If they have it

Yerba Mate Tea

Organic coffee- dark roast

Thanks! Have a good time- Love ya! :-) xoxo~Melinda

I am going to head to the thrift shop after work to see if I can find any 50's party items like rollerskates, jukebox, records, an outfit to wear for the party. I am saying a prayer that I can find some things- the party is NEXT Friday!!

Breakfast- 1 cup organic coffee

Snack- 1 cup organic tea

Lunch- few organic celery sticks, guacamole

Snack - few bites organic strawberry yogurt

Busy as a Bee!

Last weekend, Mom and I went to 2 different Nurseries and bought flowers and veggies and went to the Farmers Market. She bought me some Jicama and I made raw fries, they were sooo good! I have 2 more which I will definitely be eating soon! Reggie finished the brick walkway- it looks so good! I've been so busy planting flowers, the garden, organizing. Today I have some clothing, shoes, purses and jewelry to drop off at consignment and a trunkful of papers, magazines, bottles to recycle.

2nd Day of High Raw

So today is Day 2 of eating high raw- yesterday I did pretty good, although I still want to cut back the coffee and eventually cut it out. I already feel so much better eating high raw- I also weighed less this morning which was very encouraging. I plan to go this week to get more raw fruits and veggies. I also plan on making some raw onion bread this week so I can make raw pizza and chips for guacamole. Here are the pictures I finally downloaded, they are from March 16th - my sister and I went Thrift Shopping and to Super Target as you can see in the pics lol. I am the girl in the tan striped tank. We had so much fun that day and bought LOADS of cute clothes! We are planning another trip in hopefully another month! I just found out Mom is going to Trader Joes while they are in Virginia and she told me to make a list of what I wanted, yay I'm so excited!! I love TJ's!! Breakfast - 3/4 cup organic coffee, 1 green apple Snack - 1 cup organic green tea with honey

Lunch - 1 avocado, tomatoes, organic cumin, sea salt, fresh garlic- yellow bell pepper & cucumber dippers

Snack- 4 dates w/ 4 organic pecans

Snack- 1 cup organic green tea w/honey

Snack- cherry pie larabar

Dinner- jicama (raw fries) w/organic ketchup

snack- few dates, pecans & some organic strawberry yogurt

Callaway/Whole Foods/Trader Joe's Trip in 5 days!!!

I am so excited for our trip coming up- I'm more excited about Whole Foods than I am Callaway Gardens lol- I am praying for Tallahassee, Florida to have a Whole Foods Market soon- that way once we move, we will only live 30 minutes from them. I really need to live near a Whole Foods even if I have to relocate lol. Every time I go into Whole Foods, I fall in love- I love all of the yummy, organic, gourmet foods!

I LOVE Sophie Kinsella Books!

If you like Chick Lit, then you HAVE to read Sophie Kinsella books- they are awesomely funny! I feel great each time after reading one of her books-she is a great author. I just bought 3 more of her books and plan on reading them once I slow down- things have been so crazy lately. I'll update once I read those- of course I know that I will love them!

Things have to change!

Okay, so things have been crazy busy lately and I have had no time to blog. Soo, I have decided to go back on my raw vegan eating like I used to- I need to lose these 10-15 lbs soon- I have several events coming up and I want to look my best. I feel terrible not fitting into any of my clothes, but on the plus side my hair is so shiny and a gorgeous color! I have been speed walking for about 1.5 - 2 hours daily but that doesn't seem to be helping me to lose weight either. I have been taking my vitamins and drinking my green smoothies and taking the new Femdiol (all natural) so I will see if that helps. I have plenty of salad and fruits so I can start my first day of raw today! Breakfast- 1 cup organic coffee w/organic half & half & organic raw sugar, 1 green apple Snack - 1 cup organic green tea w/honey Lunch - avocado, diced tomatoes, fresh garlic, organic cumin, sea salt- cucumber sticks to dip with Snack - 4 dates, 1 navel orange Snack - 1 cup organic green tea w/honey Dinner - avocado, diced tomatoes, fresh garlic, organic cumin, sea salt - yellow bellpeppers to dip with 3/4 cup organic coffee Snack- Dates w/organic pecans, some organic strawberry yogurt Vitamins, 8-9 glasses filtered water Speedwalked for 1.5 hours. I raked the entire front and back lawn, planted the garden veggies & herbs, snapdragons, dianthus, daisies, petunias including 2 hanging baskets for the front porch-it all looks so great- I'll have to update with pictures once I get some free time. I still need to mow the lawn once Reggie has the lawnmower repaired. Mom and I went to a couple different Nurseries to get flowers and veggies, we also went to the farmers market and got fruits and veggies. I listened to a sermon yesterday and today- I also went through my things and have a load of things to consign- so that will be some extra $$. I cleaned Mom P.s yesterday so that is extra $$ also- we are hiring help for our house siding, so I have been saving towards that. Adam is coming this Saturday and Sunday to help. I really hope that it will get done pretty fast then maybe they can move on to finishing my bathroom! Next Friday is the 50's Party so I have been working like crazy on that- I found an old record player, some hula hoops, big checker game, 50's cds-I have to go this week to see if I can find some old roller skates, records and maybe some more decor for the party and an outfit! My new Lavera makeup came in and I love it- now I have more makeup than I know what to do with!

Baking Banana Bread for Reggie!

Banana Bread Recipe 3 or 4 ripe bananas, smashed 1/3 cup melted butter 1 cup sugar (can easily reduce to 3/4 cup) 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of salt 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour Method No need for a mixer for this recipe. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). With a wooden spoon, mix butter into the mashed bananas in a large mixing bowl. Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in. Add the flour last, mix. Pour mixture into a buttered 4x8 inch loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour. Cool on a rack. Remove from pan and slice to serve.