You are what you eat!

Hi there! 

I hope you're having a great weekend so far. Mine just started! Work yesterday was fine. Smooth. And the day went by fairly fast. I met up with some friends and their kids with my boys after work for some dinner and fun at the mall. The weather is so crappy here right now what else can you do?? One friend has a boy and two girls, another friend has two boys and I have two boys. We were a mob! And all the boys were the cheering section as one of the girls got her ears pierced. What a right of passage for her! :) 

My boys picked out a little something. I say "something small". And of course both of them go into the Lego aisle. *slaps forehead*  Even the smallest thing practically requires a bank loan! lol! If you haven't bought stock in Lego, you should. haha! 

Today's agenda. Gym this morning, then cleaning and a couple of errands. Yuck. But I must get it done. My oldest also needs a haircut. I hope to do something fun with them today though that might have to wait for tomorrow. Maybe a trip to the bookstore at least. Possibly a movie. Maybe the weather will let is go outside for at least a little while!! 

It's so funny what happens when I indulge a bit. I feel like such crap after.  I had a margarita and quesadilla with dinner last night. I am so used to the food I eat giving me energy and making me feel awesome that the need to drink a gallon of water due to the salt intake is not fun. Earlier my food choices were awesome and I had a ton of energy. Breakfast was my Fage 0% yogurt with peanut butter, a banana and my green tea and sunflower seeds at work. Lunch I had to run from one office to another to drop off/pick something up so I stopped at this awesome juice bar for a juice on the way back and they have this great chicken salad. It's just chicken, almond yogurt, raisins, grapes and walnuts. I had so much energy when I got off work because the foods and liquids (fresh pressed juice, green tea and water only) were revving me up! Then after the not so healthy dinner I was ready for bed almost immediately. It just sapped my energy. No bueno! 

The juice I got was called the Skin Tonic. It was simply apple, celery, spinach, kale and aloe vera. It might sound weird to some but it's pretty tasty. To me it tastes like celery with a little sweet via the apple but the ingredients are kick ass! You see them juice it right in front of you. It's great! I don't go often because it's on the expensive side which is why I want to get my own juicer and do it myself. It really is so good for you. 

Some of you may be surprised at consuming aloe vera. I grew up mainly using it as a salve on my sunburns. My mom always had a plant around the house. There are some health  experts that call it the most impressive herb of them all. Among other benefits, studies show it halts the growth of cancer tumors, lowers cholesterol, cures ulcers and other digestive issues, reduces high blood pressure, halts colon cancer, ends constipation, eases inflammation and soothes arthritis and stabilizes blood sugar. And as it's added to the "Skin Tonic" juice, it's obviously great for the skin. Besides the healing benefits on burns it's also a natural astringent, emollient and increases elasticity and helps supply oxygen to the skin cells. Isn't it awesome? Buy an aloe vera plant and next time you're juicing, cut a piece off and filet it and add it to the juice and feel amazing knowing you're nourishing your body. 

Have a lovely day. Nourish your mind and body. You can start with this. Ahhh, talk about tranquility. This is one of my favorite classical pieces. It just has this immediate calming effect. 

This is a photo from a few days ago. Don't mind my eyes. They were super itchy! Stinkin allergies! But I'm curious if you see any difference in my skin after using the vitamin-c serum for a week. I will post another picture after more time to see if there is any difference. And no, I don't mean my pale, freckly arms. This is why I am super careful with the sun among other reasons! :D

"My religion is simple. My religion is kindness" - The Dalai Lama

xoxoxoxo
Tam