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B: watermelon (surprisingly disappointing. Fresh watermelon is lunch better.) I was so looking forward to it so I also brought it for my snack. Stupid sucky snack. Maybe it will be better if it is really cold. Maybe I’ll put it in the freezer for a few hours. Watermelon slushy?!? (215) $3.00
L: Kale green mix (275) $4.01
Sn: Watermelon Juice (215) $3.00
D: ???
Totals (705) $10.01

I joined Fitday…mostly to get the nutrient info. I plugged in all my juice for the past few days and here is my averages. Ok, but definitely could be better. Low Niacin, Selenium and protein.The niacin explains cravings somewhat (besides the general caloric restriction). I wonder what the average person’s nutrient intake is. If you do one of these, please share what you come up with.

I also calculated my ideal weight (based on the middle of the “normal” range of bmi) and then I plugged that into their weight loss goal calculator. I don’t actually have a goal date in mind, but I had to choose one. So I went for my birthday in 2013. the thingy said that to get there I’d have to lose almost 3 pounds per week, every week. That’s not going to happen considering I’m still trying to get passed this plateau (since Feb sometime), but I still like to know what it would need to be. I like numbers. I look forward to getting there eventually. Heck I’m still working on my b-day goal for this year! If I lost 2 pounds per week I would be to UGW by December 2013. That’s about 600 days away from now. That’s more overwhelming that the pounds. At least time is guaranteed to pass. I just need to continue to make good decisions.

I had some ups and downs today. A faculty member got all sorts of cranky on me (and just because she’s having a hard time doesn’t mean she get to dump on me. For the record.) that put me in a bad mood for a good portion of the day. Of course that was far overshadowed when as I was leaving work and headed for the bus, I realized that I didn’t have my wallet with me. Then I realized that it had been at the bottom of a paper sack that I tossed bit of this and that in last night. Then I realized that I had thrown the sack away in the dumpster in my efforts to clean up before my roommate got home. HOLY CRAP!!! I’m really glad that I only figured this out when I was leaving otherwise I would’ve been panicked all day. On the bus ride, I was just crossing my fingers that trash day was still Monday and that I would be able to get it back out of the dumpster. Win. It was there in the dumpster and I didn’t even have to climb all the way in to retrieve it. Note to self: don’t leave your wallet in the bottom of a bag that you may later throw away. aka don’t be a dumb ass.

After I retrieved my wallet and wiped it off I got my stuff together. I had errands to run as in going to two libraries to get health/ food related books and to the grocery store. I got some good books(The World’s Healthiest Foods  The Sunfood Diet  Skinny Bitch cookbook The Face on Your Plate). I love the library partially because they’re awesome and also because you can see what a book is really like before spending your own money to purchase. Sweet! I have some other books that I’m on wait lists for. I think that I like the first one the most. It is a huge book (think phone book size) but chock full of good information. I’ve always wanted a book to give me nutrition info for fruits and veggies, but this also explains how to choose them and how to store them and gives cooking suggestions. I just started looking at it, but looks very good.

I made three juices to take to work today instead of two. By the middle of the afternoon I was starving for the first few days, so I thought an extra juice would help stave off cravings. It did and gave me energy to do my errands. I’ve also been able to start keeping track of calorie totals and the cost of the juice. Score! I’m adding in $1 for each juice as the cost of the juicer. By the end of this month it’ll be like I paid it all off!

B:orange, blackberry, plum = 342cals and $2.25 (the blackberries and plum were given to me)
L:Green Spinach Mix (spinach, apple, celery, lemon, cucumber) = 285 cals and $4.76
Sn: strawberry, celery, carrot = 385 cals and $4.10
D: juice fail —someday I will make it the whole damn day.

Morning weight - 314

What will today hold?

B:Strawberry and ruby red grapefruit (very tangy)

L: Kale, celery, cucumber, lemon, apple —Yesterday I forgot to write that if you don’t want to get off track with eating during the day, it is really great to watch a food related documentary over lunch like Sick, Fat and Nearly Dead or Food Matters or Hungry for Change, etc. A doc about how delicious cakes are made probably wouldn’t be good, but learning about all the crap in processed food definitely will!

D: Juice fail

Morning weight: 314.6

So, my weight was up this morning because of dinner last night. But that’s okay (well, okay enough) because I know that part of it is the weight of the food, not necessarily my actual body weight though they can be related. I digress. I know that dinner is going to be my Achilles heel throughout all of this. I just have too much free time after work to get lazy and bored and silly. I’ve known for a while that I’m not using my time to the best. I have a lot of projects to work on but there’s some sort of mental block for working on them during the week. Then, of course, there’s never enough time during the weekend to get everything done. So maybe I’ll start working on projects to keep myself busy (and taking lots of walks). My first project should be studying calculus and statistics so I can pass my validation exam for grad school in August! I’ll work on fixing my attitudes towards afternoons/ evenings!

B: Leftover carrot/ spinach/strawberry/ apple/ orange with extra apple/ orange

L: Kale, celery, cucumber, apple and lemon —I was worried about the kale because my last kale juice attempt wasn’t so great, but today’s is great. I think that it will take me a while to get to just veggie juice. For now adding the fruits is great.

D: Mango/ orange/ cucumber. Didn’t really taste like much of anything, but in a good way. I was worried about the mango since I don’t really like them, but I thought that I should give them a try. I have a feeling that is going to be a theme of this month. Trying lots of new fruits and veggies in juice form. And btw the juice form doesn’t always taste the same as the real raw thing. Carrots, for example, taste a lot earthier (aka like dirt). I love me some carrots though. I also ate peanut butter. And I didn’t do anything productive, but I did go to bed early. Baby steps.

So, this isn’t an April Fool’s and hopefully I’m not a fool for doing this.

Breakfast - Strawberry/ orange (roomie heard me talk about my strawberry/ apple/ orange last week so when she and her boyfriend made Sunday brunch she decided that this should be part of her breakfast. It was nice to have juice with other people. Plus she’s supportive which is always nice.)

Lunch - carrot, spinach, apple, strawberry, orange. Went over to some friends’ place and she normally tries to feed me all the time. I was a little worried, but I brought my juice and brought enough to share. It went well.

Dinner - juice fast fail. I was super bored and tired and chose to mess up. I could’ve made a better decision, but I didn’t, so I’m going to fast all of April (hopefully) and I’m adding on an extra dinner to make up for this one.

Afternoon weight 316.8

Today is my mom’s and my brother’s girlfriend’s birthday. Kinda fun, kinda weird and a little expensive, but totally worth it. They’re all getting together on Tuesday to celebrate, but I can’t meet up with them so I will have to celebrate sometime later on.

Yesterday morning I woke up too late to make juice, but that’s okay. These things are going to happen from time to time and I’m not going to beat myself up over it or anything. Plus I’m still in the slipping into my juice fast. One thing to definitely note if you are interested in juicing is to be careful about the amount of beet juice you consume. Pink pee will definitely scare the bejeezus out of you.Yesterday I had a touch of headache. I don’t know if it was because I didn’t have as much fruit/ veg or the weather or something else, but it was interesting to note. Maybe the juice really will help with my migraines.

This morning I went to the kitchen to juice…note to self leave more than 15 minutes for this, or get faster. I made strawberry/ orange/ red apple for breakfast and spinach/ celery/ cucumber/ apple/ lemon for lunch. Breakfast combo was Dee-Licious!

I watched this documentary and liked it. Check it out. http://www.hungryforchange.tv/

1:Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
Open. they are always open. I also have ensuite bathroom and that door is always open with the shower curtain push to one side so that’s open too.
2:Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel?
Of course, but only if I like them. I leave behind the stuff that I don’t like.
3:Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?
Out except in the wintery cold.
4:Have you ever stolen a street sign before?
no.
5:Do you like to use post-it notes?
LOVE.
6:Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?
Sometimes. I clip ones I would use, but sometimes don’t need those things while the coupon is good.
7:Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees?

Bees. I was swarmed by wasps when I was 4, so I know that I could handle that.
8:Do you have freckles?
Yes, less so now because I’m not in the sun much, but they’re still hiding under the pallor.
9:Do you always smile for pictures?
If not all the time, most of the time. I make a lot of goofy faces and sometimes use them in pictures. 
10:What is your biggest pet peeve?
People who are mean jerks. I also hate sneezing…so gross.
11:Do you ever count your steps when you walk?
I did all the time when I was little. It became like an OCD thing because I also had to walk in a pattern. I forced myself to stop. Now I don’t really count my steps, but I will track when I walk long distances.
12:Have you ever peed in the woods?
Yes. I’m a camper.
13:What about pooped in the woods?
At a bathroom in a campground.
14:Do you ever dance even if there’s no music playing?
Heck yea. Takes very little to provoke me to dance around. Good thing my boss finds it entertaining/ endearing.
15:Do you chew your pens and pencils?
no.
16:How many people have you slept with this week?
—
17:What size is your bed?
Full
18:What is your Song of the week?
Hmm…
19:Is it okay for guys to wear pink?
Of course. Why not.
20:Do you still watch cartoons?
Every now and then, but not regularly.
21:Whats your least favorite movie?
Osama and Chandni Bar are two of the most depressing movies I’ve ever watched, but they weren’t badly made. I can’t think of a least favorite, probably because I chose to forget about the badness.
22:Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?
Under a fruit tree or other plant. That way I’d have an easy way of digging it up later. None of that 10 paces this way or that way.
23:What do you drink with dinner?
Water or maybe a diet soda. Mostly water, but that’s true all day.
24:What do you dip a chicken nugget in?
Nothing. I’m vegetarian.
25:What is your favorite food?
I LOVE anything with chickpeas  - hummus, chana masala and desserts with gram flour. I also love broccoli. My favorite meal is probably sesame tofu made by my friend Eric. or curd rice. I have a bunch of favorites, but chickpeas and broccoli take the cake.
26:What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
I can re-watch The West Wing or Buffy the Vampire Slayer and million times and never lose interest, but those are TV. For movies, I love Raj Kapoor’s films and Chalte Chalte and Ek Hasina Thi. I’m sure that there are a number of Disney movies, Little Women, Harry Potter, anything Jane Austen. There are loads that I would rewatch over and over.
27:Last person you kissed/kissed you?
Not sure.
28:Were you ever a boy/girl scout?
Yep.
29:Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?
Nope.
30:When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?
About a week ago. I love writing letters and cards.
31:Can you change the oil on a car?
I can take it to someone to change, does that count?
32:Ever gotten a speeding ticket?
Yes.
33:Ever ran out of gas?
No.
34:Favorite kind of sandwich?
PBJ is classic. A good grilled cheese, Something with avocado and sprouts.
35:Best thing to eat for breakfast?
Biscuits and gravy made by my friend Eric but it isn’t a healthy breakfast.
36:What is your usual bedtime?
10 or 11
37:Are you lazy?
I work hard and rest hard.
38:When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?
Little One Feather, Rainbow Bright, Strawberry Shortcake.
39:What is your Chinese astrological sign?
Rooster
40:How many languages can you speak?
3 well and a smattering of a few more.
41:Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
Yep. Economist, Self, Health, Vegetarian Times, Texas Monthly.
42:Which are better legos or lincoln logs?
legos
43:Are you stubborn?
Yes. Very.
44:Who is better…Leno or Letterman?
Jimmy Fallon, Conan, John Stewart and Colbert, maybe Letterman.
45:Ever watch soap operas?
No.
46:Are you afraid of heights?
Not afraid of being high, but of falling down from heights, yes.
47:Do you sing in the car?
Sometimes.
48:Do you sing in the shower?
No.
49:Do you dance in the car?
I will dance anywhere.
50:Ever used a gun?
Yes.
51:Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?
November for holiday card.
52:Do you think musicals are cheesy?
No.
53:Is Christmas stressful?
Not really. I refuse to let a holiday stress me out.
54:Ever eat a pierogi?
Yes. In India.
55:Favorite type of fruit pie?
I don’t like pie. But Maybe apple or a berry mix.
56:Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?
President from the time I was 8 until 18.
57:Do you believe in ghosts?
Yes.
58:Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?
Yes and I think I’ve answered this question before.
59:Take a vitamin daily?
Iron supplements. I also need to start taking b12 and D more often.
60:Wear slippers?
Not most of the time.
61:Wear a bath robe?
No. Don’t own one.
62:What do you wear to bed?
PJs.
63:First concert?
Oak Ridge Boys at the rodeo when I was a kid.
64:Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?
Target
65:Nike or Adidas?
Either.
66:Cheetos Or Fritos?
Neither.
67:Peanuts or Sunflower seeds?
Peanuts.
68:Ever hear of the group Tres Bien?
No.
69:Ever take dance lessons?
Yes. Ballet, Tap, Kathak, Bollywood/ Indian mix.
70:Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?
No idea.
71:Can you curl your tongue?
Yes, into a tube, into a half like a taco and like a shamrock.
72:Ever won a spelling bee?
No but I did get one right.
73:Have you ever cried because you were so happy?
I don’t think so.
74:Own any record albums?
Loads.
75:Own a record player?
Not right now. mine broke and I haven’t had the money to replace it.
76:Regularly burn incense?
Not anymore.
77:Ever been in love?
I think so.
78:Who would you like to see in concert?
Oh geez. Too many people to write down.
79:What was the last concert you saw?
Swell Season.

80:Hot tea or cold tea?
Both
81:Tea or coffee?
Tea
82:Sugar or snickerdoodles?
Snickerdoodles.
83:Can you swim well?
Yes.
84:Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?
Yes.
85:Are you patient?
Yes.
86:DJ or band, at a wedding?
DJ.
87:Ever won a contest?
Yes a coloring contest when I was 7 and some debate tournaments. Maybe some others.
88:Ever have plastic surgery?
No.
89:Which are better black or green olives?
Hate Olives.
90:Can you knit or crochet?
Not well.
91:Best room for a fireplace?
Living room or a reading room.
92:Do you want to get married?
Depends on if I find the right person.
93:If married, how long have you been married?
—
94:Who was your HS crush?
I‘m not writing that here.
95:Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?
No. I’m not 2.
96:Do you have kids?
No.
97:Do you want kids?
Yes, someday.
98:Whats your favorite color?
I love so many of them as long as they are bright and bold.
99:Do you miss anyone right now?
Yes. I have a bunch of friends spread all over the planet that I don’t get to see often enough.