Blessings, affirmations, grace, and reflection

Feeling amazing with my dietary changes. Today I headed to my job to exchange my charger then went to Wild Olive to pick up some fresh produce. As much as people complain about not having fresh food in Harlem (therefore we have to eat fried food and garbage instead) there was not enough business to sustain the fresh produce that they used to offer when they first opened. It is sad! I grabbed some cherries and went down the block to get a fresh juice from Uptown Juice Bar. I nearly choked when they told me how much it was. They didn't have any prices posted so I thought it might be a couple of bucks. I ordered a small. It was $5.00! That is ridiculous! I then went to Island Salad and got a Jerk Salmon salad. An $8 salad. I will in the future remember to tell them to put my dressing on the side. The girl who made my salad was very heavy handed. I am becoming conscious of portions now that I am not eating myself silly. Found out today that our chef on the job quit. It's not a su...

Good Morning, Been reestablishing my relationship with God and myself. I say my prayers at night, but God and I were long overdue for a deep heart to heart. I am learning. I am growing.  Part of the process is healing my body through better nutrition. I've been serious about it. I feel my energy returning. I am moving back into healthy habits. I have no choice but to live my life in a way that is pleasing to God. I am off to take a walk in Central Park before it gets too hot outside. Have a beautiful day!

The better I get about improving my diet, the better I feel. It is amazing how certain foods make such a big impact on your health. I wish we lived in a world where it was easier to live a healthy lifestyle and where work wasn't the end all, be all. I've been eating only fruits, veggies, seafood, nuts, and reducing the amount of starches in my diet. I haven't (thus far) had any cravings. I rarely snack and my blood sugar levels seem even. The issue is maintaining this while under stress at work. I will try to formulate the habit now and maintain it when I return to work.

Good morning, This year is about rededicating my life to spiritual growth and physical health. I am starting off my morning with a bottle of water and a cup of tea instead of coffee. How life affirming to start your day off with something pure and fresh as water. When I think about way we Americans abuse our bodies it is no wonder we suffer from so many diseases. Instead of water and fruit in the morning we instead clog our intestines and arteries with egg and cheese sandwiches and similar foods. Now, don't get me wrong, I love breakfast foods, but I have come to realize that it is not life affirming to eat so many animal products on a daily basis. A balance of fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins is better. My aunt and her hubby alternate oatmeal or yogurt and flax seed, and only on the weekends they will have a nice hearty breakfast. While I love love love coffee, I also know it is not the most life affirming thing for me to put in my body first thing in the morning. If I...