DAY #10 - Getting back on the horse!!!

Yes I know.. It's been a while.. But you know what? I have been SO busy.. and I know it's absolutely no excuse.. and that I really need to learn how to integrate cleansing into my daily routine.. But that is what this blog is about! Learning how to balance real life with a happy and healthy mind, body and soul!


Not to worry though.. I have been practicing certain "cleansing" activities! I've been staying away from the TV. In fact I think I may have watched less than a minute of TV yesterday!! I have been eating SUPER CLEAN.


In fact.. I've lost around 12 lbs!!!! Which is VERY exciting for me!!


I will be posting some recipes I've created that have really allowed me to cleanse my body of crap while still really enjoying what I eat!




Here is one of my favorites:

 Mayo-Free Chicken Salad

So how did I create this protein packed, delicious, amazing meal? Well since Greek Yogurt has become my new best friend (thanks to Nina for the introduction) I decided it would make a great replacement for pretty much anything creamy that I like to eat.


Ok ok here is how it is done:


You Need:


1. 2 chicken breasts
2. 10-15 Sliced or Chopped Almonds
3. 2 stalks of chopped celery
4. 1 Chopped onion (small or a half of a large one)
5. 1 Tbsp Olive oil
6. FAGE 0% Greek Yogurt PLAIN (add to taste)
7. 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar (Thanks to Tony for the suggestion!)
8. 1 green apple chopped
9. Salt & Pepper
10. Curry Powder




So basically all there is to it is to boil the chicken in water (duh!) until it is fully cooked. Let it cool. Chop it into chunks. Mix #2-8 in a bowl. Add the chicken. Add salt and pepper to taste and then garnish with a little curry powder and some chopped green onions. THAT'S IT! Eat it with some whole grain toast or just by itself. I promise you it is freaking amazing. You will never need mayo again!!!!!


Ok so now back to my goals (you probably thought I was trying to avoid them didn't you!?!?)


For today:


1. Mind- CLEAN MY ROOM (my mom would not be happy with its current condition)


2. Body- Spend 3 hours in the gym straight. This will force me to spend time stretching and breathing and really take the time to do each exercise efficiently.


3. Soul- Spend 30 minutes laying in bed staring at the ceiling and trying not to move at all.*


UPDATE:


1. Mind- FAIL- ugh i hate cleaning!!! lol


2. Body- I stretched for 45 minutes.. Stood around for 15 minutes.. Took a CRAZY spinning class for an hour.. did abs for 30 minutes and then walked on the treadmill doing hill intervals for 30 minutes! YAY ME!


3. Soul- THIS WAS AMAZING! I ended up laying for an hour straight without using phone or falling asleep. I seriously felt high afterwards. I was so relaxed!!! 


*Did you know that if you really focus and relax your body can rest more in 30 minutes than in the full 8 hours of sleep?




Ok guys!! Back on the horsey!!! :)