A Wicked Life

I don't claim to be a nutritionist by any means. I'm sure that this list is far from what most would consider, organic or free range or whatever. I am very pleased with my grocery purchases for this week. 3 single serving salmon steaks from the butcher 2 top sirloin steaks Sliced turkey  Green leaf lettuce (replacing pita bread) Bag o'carrots 2 baskets of strawberries, big basket of blue berries (froze half for smoothies and prepped the rest for snacks during the week) Big bag of snap peas (salad and snacks for the week) Spinach (salads) 2 Necturines (snack and some for white sangria) 2 bottles of white wine (sush!) 1/2 gallon of coconut milk (breakfast smoothies) 2 cucumbers (water, so refreshing) 2 lemons (salmon and dressing) 1 bundle of green onions (salmon, steak, and whatever else for flavor) 1 bag of frozen uncooked shrimp Plus some misc. items such as, Popchips for the occasional crunch, because I do what I want, personal trainer! Just kidding...

I love honey. I put it on my oatmeal, in my tea, and sometimes just a straight spoonful.  In the past I didn't really read labels. Not because I didn't care but because I was tired of taking my reading glasses out of my purse.  Ok, so I didn't care... I would buy whatever was reasonable in price. You can imagine my shock when I finally paid attention to the honey I was putting in my tea. Thankfully this was not eaten straight but still gross. Oh, it gets better It's now in the garbage. I don't care what could have been done with it. I think it belongs in the garbage.  You get what you pay for. My new favorite pass time is farmer's markets. At farmer's markets you can get some really delicious honey like  Bariani Raw Honey . They make olive oil too but haven't gotten around to trying it. They are a little pricey but let me tell you; the BEST! It's Italian and made in California! Mangia! What are your favorite recipes usin...

Exactly 6 months from today I will be 45 years old. Like the majority of Americans I am not in shape and need to lose a good amount of weight.  Like everyone else that is overweight I have tried many different ways of getting fit and losing the extra pounds. Fad diets, supplements, personal trainers (2 days, not 2 days a week just 2 days...), and whatever else that seems to be "effective" that's on the market.  I have however gradually changed my diet and activity levels. As of today I don't eat fast food or drink sodas. I am not one that craves sweets so I don't have to worry about a donut temptation. I have started using coconut milk and love it. Kale salads are amazing. I'm finding wonderful healthy foods. I have even reduced my alcohol consumption. Once a week Happy Hour with friends and none at home.  I also do not eat after 8pm and make sure that I am drinking plenty of water.  Coffee has been replaced with green tea. Well, I cheat on the coff...