DAY #9

1. Mind- Only use two types of technology at a time.. (I haven't been able to accomplish this EVER.. so sad!)


2. Body- Work out twice for at least an hour each time!


3. Soul- Take my doggy Leo to the dog park.

Day #8!!

IM BACK!!!


1. Mind- Catch up on work! Retouch at least 8 images.


2. Body- In honor of my vegetarian sister's birthday I will be eating a vegetarian diet today!!!


3. Soul- Lay in bed for 30 minutes without phone, computer or tv. AND DON'T FALL ASLEEP!




UPDATE:


1. Mind- I got a lot of work done but still have lots more to do!


2. Body- I ate a grapefruit, tofu chili, asparagus and green peas, almonds and a veggie stir fry!


3. Soul- I changed this up and sat in the shower for 30 minutes instead!

Day #7

I'm sorry I haven't been posting goals but my friend Tory is in town and she's been taking up all my mind, body, and soul's attention!!!!


1. Mind- Educate yourself about food practices in the US. AKA watch Food Inc!
2. Body- Do at least 2 self indulging things! (Such as a pedicure, massage etc.)
3. Soul- Have a FUN  St.Pattty's day!!!!

Day #6

1. Mind- Do laundry and clean up room for Tory's arrival!!
2. Body- Eat SUPER clean
3. Soul- Ok so I started typing this like an hour ago.. somehow got distracted and completely forgot what I was doing. So today's goal is to finish EVERYTHING I start right then and there!

Day #5

1. Mind- Today I will not use Autocorrect! Not on my phone, emails, blog etc. I will continue spelling the word until I get it right!!


2. Body- I need to do some weight lifting today!! So at least 30 minutes of lifting!!


3. Soul- Start reading a book!!! (It's been a while!!) Maybe outside by the pool would be nice!


Update @ 11:46:


1. Mind- for some reason today out of all days I didn't really misspell any words.. but I didn't use it!!


2. Body- So thanks to goal #2 I got a great workout today! After doing 40 minutes on the bike I really didn't feel like doing weights but then I remember it was one of my goals and I did NOT want another FAIL in red letters.. so I lifted!!


3. Soul- I didn't have time to go to the bookstore so I had to stick with roomie's choices at home.. I decided to go with Skinny Bitch. I felt it was very appropriate for cleansing as well. It really makes you think about what you put into your body and how much control the food industry has over what we "think" is good for us. One good example is our need for dairy. For one did you guys know that milk is as addictive as heroin? In fact it releases the same hormones into your body and mind as heroin. This is nature's way of getting babies to want more. Another good point they make in this book is that we are the only animal on the planet that drinks milk as adults. It goes against nature. Anyways.. I love milk products (CHEEEEEESE) too much to go dairy free but I am definetely definetly definitely (3 tries.. phew) going to be more aware that it is not something I should be having every day (damn it.. this def hurts my new found addiction to greek yogurt!!!). 

Day #4- So Far So Good!!

Repeatttttt....


1. Mind- Only use a max of two forms of technology at a time. So no TV, phone AND computer all at once.
2. Body- make a really healthy dinner from scratch!
3. Soul- Take a 30 minute shower, play music and light candles! 


Update @ 6:09 pm


1.Mind- So far so good.. as long as being on the phone, while on the treadmill and having TVs around me kills it?? Do treadmills count as technology???


2. Body- I DID IT!! I (well WE) made healthy fish tacos!!! SOO YUMMY!!! I seared a swordfish, Ash chopped an avocado, 2 tomatos and one onion. We heated up two corn tortillas, added the swordfish after shredding it, the veggies, and topped with with greek yogurt (tastes JUST like sour cream but SOOO much better for you), fresh squeezed lime and Cholula hot sauce. 

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We ALSO found a lemon tree (don't ask) and made some fresh lemonade with pomegranate.. Sat by the pool.. and enjoyed!! So relaxing!

3. Not yet but def plan to!!

Day #3 - HELL

1. Mind- Only use a max of two forms of technology at a time. So no TV, phone AND computer all at once.
2. Body- make a really healthy dinner from scratch!
3. Soul- Take a 30 minute shower, play music and light candles! 


1. FAIL
2. FAIL
3. FAIL
TODAY WAS ONE OF THOSE DAYS!!!! And the funny thing is I didn't realize it till 10:10 pm when I walked to Trader Joe's to get groceries for my "dinner from scratch" and realized it was CLOSED!! WHY?? Bc I had NO clue it was after 10 pm. Where did my day go?? I completed absolutely NO GOAL in my daily 3. Not only that.. I just counted and today alone I read, received and answered 22 emails and answered 38 CALLS!!!! Is that insane or what???? Let's not even begin on text messages! Oh and don't worry I also did a photoshoot for 5 kids, ran 6 miles, attended 2 meetings (which I walked to), ate lunch with a friend, took me and roomie's dogs to the park AND retouched and designed an album cover for my friend Ashley's client! I just feel really really overwhelmed and sad that the fact that I didn't oblige to my 3 goals today is making me stressed out. The whole purpose of this cleanse is to avoid that heavy feeling!!! **sigh**


So I guess I will be repeating these goals tomorrow and hopefully have more time to dedicate to them.


THE UPSIDE: 

One positive thing though is that since Trader Joe's was closed I just was forced to get the Bayou Chickn Wrap from Veggie Grill which is absolutelyfreakinfabulosity!!! (AND VEGAN!)

Day #2!!

1. Mind- Write a to do list of pictures to retouch and get them done!!


2. Body- To treat myself to a yummy meal to reward myself for eating healthy!


3. Soul- Spend at least an hour with a friend without any form of technology around us.




Update:


1. I wrote the to do list but still need to finish some pics!


2. So I went out to dinner with my friend Laureli and we had way too much to eat and I got SOOO sick.. I guess it's a sign that my cleanse is working!


The culprit of sickness:

Laureli + Greenblatts + Me = A hell of a meal

3. I spent 1 hour with roomie Tasha with no cell phones and then almost another with Laureli (except for when I had to take the picture of all the food we ordered) Yay me!!

Day #1 Goals!

1. Mind- Clean up my room!


2. Body- Go to the gym twice. Once before 1 pm and once after 5 pm.


3. Soul- Spend 30 minutes outside without my phone.


I will let you guys know tonight how it all went!!


UPDATE @ 12:11 am:


1. I did it!!! The biggest task of the day! My room is nice and tidy! 


2. I did a 45 min spinning class @ noon! Then went back @ 9 and did 30 mins of weights!!


3. Went hiking at Runyon with NO TECHNOLOGY for 30-40 mins!!

Let the Sun Shine!!

Today was a day of work hard and play hard!


Tomorrow is the beginning of the cleanse so after a photoshoot for Ms. Pacific Palisades (also known in my mind as Ms. Pageant and Samantha Charlotte) with makeup done by the wonderful Ashley Gomila, I decided to have some much needed FUN!!!


Here are a few out takes (of the fun):

4 bottles of wine + fun friends + a frisbee, a football, and some hackisacks= a very fun and CLEANSING good time! Great for the mind and soul :) and hey the body too! I def got a bit of a workout chasing after the damn frisbee!

Preparing for BATTLE!!!

So in preparation for my Cleanse I have decided to start cleaning up my diet.. today. Because yesterday was a different story. Hey.. I was leaving Austin.. I was already aware that I would be doing this and well I decided to indulge in a little temptation called Gourdoughs. A donut food trailer in Austin, TX that forced me to eat fried dough, bacon, and maple syrup all in one package. As delicious as it was, the aftermath definitely enhanced my urge to cleanse myself.. as I think any 3,000 + calorie meal should!


Ok so today! What did I eat? I had egg whites with chicken sausage and 1 slice of multigrain toast.


I then ran for 30 minutes.. (and by running I mean I did 3 minute intervals of walking with 1 minute intervals of sprinting).


I got home.. had a grapefruit:

Actually just a half.

Then I got real adventurous and decided to walk my bootylicious booty to Trader Joe's and buy some yummy stuff. I have to thank one of the besties, Alexa, for a yummy cous-cous recipe that she passed on down to me. I decided to, not improve upon it.. don't worry lex.. just make it a little healthier! So I replaced the cous-cous with Quinoa and got this:

She usually uses sliced Almonds as well but my polluted mind completely forgot to get them! Sigh!

So basically you just cook the quinoa in half a cup of chicken broth half water then (when its done cooking) add about 3 tbsp of yellow curry a bit of salt, chopped green onions and some pomegranate (seeds?)!

SOOOO yummy!!!!!! Thanks Lexy Wexy :)

So far I have not had any dinner. (BAD ANA!!!!) But I will!! I promise!!

Can't wait to CLEANSE ME UP!!!

The Cleansing Begins in T minus 2 days

On March 6th, 2011 I will begin a new phase of my life. Everything is going to change. I have been feeling like my mind, body and soul have slowly been deteriorating. Thanks to technology I have forgotten how to write proper English, I am no longer able to hold a 5 minute conversation with a human being in front of me without rudely checking my phone, and I am constantly anxious about checking my email.. As if it's going to disappear! Thanks to processed foods filled with hormones and chemicals I feel extremely lazy, bloated and cannot seem to lose any weight. Both of those things also contribute to my soul. I honestly feel like I can't even remember who I am. I am constantly trying to please everyone around me so much so that I have completely forgotten what even makes ME happy. I feel lost and alone and no matter how much people tell me they love me it doesn't change how I feel. 10 years ago we didn't need a GPS to tell us where to go.. We didn't need a phone to read our emails.. We could enjoy a meal with our families without iPhones and blackberries sitting next to our plates as if they were utensils. Why is it that your friend who is in a different city is more important than the people who are right in front of you? Life is flying by and you know why? Because we no longer stop and appreciate where we are... What we are doing... We use every spare moment we have to text someone, check our email, watch tv, or play a video game. I love food so much but I rarely take my time to really enjoy my meal and take pleasure in what I am eating. I feel it all.. In my bones.. In my brain.. The constant tension that multitasking is bringing to my body.. It's like everything is melting. We are a spoiled generation and it is only getting worse. I can't even imagine what life will be like in 20 years. Human interaction is going to be completely taken over by machines. So I have decided that starting March 6th I will begin a cleanse. 


My ultimate goals:


1. To be able to spend an entire day with no technology without feeling anxious, bored or antsy.


2. Lose 20 lbs in a healthy efficient way and learn to appreciate healthy food and be fit enough to run a Warrior Dash with my bestie Antonia AND my Tonio!!


3. Be happy and satisfied no matter what negative things happen in my life.




These might sound like easy tasks but I know that for me right now it's hard to even sit for 10 minutes without using or thinking about technology in some way. Every day I will have three different goals. One for my mind, One for my body, and One for my soul. I will try out different techniques from various cleanses to see which ones work best. I would love for people to join me and let me know how they are doing!!

I am ready to CLEANSE ME UP!! Are you?

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