Fruit Flush Detox Diet

Every girl wants and strives for that perfect body...but honestly with all the tempting fast food restaurants and delicious wine and dine places to go to, i find it hard to aim for that perfect body.  Not only is eating healthy important, but exercising and getting the right amount of sleep each night is also important.

I do want that perfect beach body, but don't think i want it that bad, if im not willing to put in 100% work to get it.  That takes a lot of dedication from working out daily to eating right and sleeping right. I like to just do whatever I want, eat whatever I want. I don't really like to live life on a schedule or a set routine, I like to do whatever I want whenever I want.  Working out is a routine, eating right is a routine (well i guess u don't have to make it a routine if you mix and match your food choices) and sleeping every day at the same tim, uhm NO CAN DO!

Anyways, my co workers and I decided to do a Fruit Flush Detox diet. CRAZY RIGHT?

I always say I want to work out, eat healthy and work for a perfect body. But a lot of things are very easily said than done, which is why I've never really executed.  I don't think I have EVER in my life attempted to go on any kind of diet or cleanse or detox in my life!!! 

From a person who LOVES to eat, it was something I wanted to challenge myself and try.  It seriously takes a lot of will power. Like they used to say when we were pledging, "mind over matter."

This was a three day cleanse. We started yesterday and its supposed to end tomorrow. First day was the hardest for me.  I had to drink a protein drink from 8am-4pm every two hours.  Those drinks were so nasty, I had to chug it down like I was chugging beer.  I can't believe my co-workers liked it.  It was definitely not my cup of tea! For dinner we were supposed to eat 3-6 cups of raw vegetables with 3-6 ounces of either chicken, beef or fish.  Along with the salad we were allowed to squeeze half a lemon and either a tablespoon of oil OR avocado.  

I got through the whole day at work with this protein drink diet, but do not get me wrong...I was a total GRUMP!  I was just thinking about food all day and the idea of not being able to eat it made me have a greater desire for some yummy and sinful foods.  Unfortunately, I must admit, that i was not able to make it through dinner because there were just too many temptations at home. DAM IT! I had two slices of Costco pizza=[ I felt guilty the whole night. I guess you can say that I was working on my OWN pace!

Day 2 we were supposed to have one serving of fruit every two hours starting at 8am until 4pm and for dinner we were allowed to have again...a salad, but this time without any meat.  We were to replace that with a protein drink!

I got through day 2 ok, but again, when I was home I had too many cravings. Fortunately, I was able to resist the temptations.  I had a salad and decided to skip the nasty protein drink! We'll see how day three goes tomorrow even though I do plan to have an actual dinner tomorrow!  Wish me luck!

Superstition on cutting fingernails at night

The other night I was cutting my fingernails and my mom told me not to cut them at night.  It was weird because my dad has told me the same thing before.  When I had asked my dad why, he didn't give me an answer so I didn't really think much of it.  So when my mom told me not to, I asked her why.  When I heard her response...I nearly started laughing. She said that i'd have nightmares/dreams. haha. I did not believe her and thought it was some stupid chinese superstition.  

Guess what happens the next morning? hahah i woke up with dreams!

CRAZY HUH?

The New Me

I have lived in San Francisco all my life, and i have totally taken this culturual and diverse city for granted. It was recently brought to my attention that I have actually attended a lot more events that go on in the city. My co-worker from San Jose is always telling me about music festivals, art shows, galleries and other events that are going on in the city, but I have never really been aware of all the festivities and entertainment the city has. Actually, almost all of my coworkers are from out of San Francisco and they always talk about how great it is in the city and how there's never a dull moment. They're right. Go on www.sfstation.com and it gives you a list of things you can do each day of the week. So far I've attended the Cherry Blossom Festival in Japantown, which they have every year but i've never really managed to go. I have also attended Oyster Fest at Fort Mason, where they have live bands oysters, beer and many other delicious goodies. Union Street Fair....basically ever since i've been out of my last relationship...i've explored a lot more and done a lot more. I guess the break-up allowed me to open myself and my eyes more to the world. I started dating again=]

In my younger years, my idea of fun and entertainment would to hang out with my friends, go to the movies, go to the mall or hang out at parks. And when I hit my late teens and early twenties, our idea of fun consumed of excessive partying and drinking! I am a little older now and I appreciate different things and have a different idea of fun.

I have always loved food, but now I have a greater appreciation for food and I am constantly striving to try foods of different cultures and food places that I've heard of either through the food channel or through word of mouth. Almost everytime I go eat now, I have my good friend (a camera) with me to capture the beauty of the food. I have a whole album on my desktop dedicated to all the scrump-licious [a word i've made up; combination of the word scrumptious and delicious] food. With my new found hobby of trying new foods and food places, wining and dining has become a new type of entertainment and fun for me. I think I might start a new blog solely dedicated to food!!

For those of you who love to eat, the San Francisco Dine About Town Menus look pretty good. For those who have not heard about Dine About Town...basically there's a list of participating restaurants [most of which are city's top pick places to eat] that offer lunch or dinner at a reduced price with a pre-fixed 3 course menu. I think this is totally worth it. If you're bringing a girl out on a date, its great! With a pre fixed menu the two of you can order different things and pick off of each other's food=]

Right now...I'm HAPPY=] a new year, a new relationship, a new found hobby, a new joy...and most importantly...A NEW ME!

Whitney Houston- Why Does it Hurt So Bad

Why does it hurt so bad
Why do I feel so sad
Thought I was over you
But I keep crying
When I don't love you
So why does it hurt so bad
I thought I had let you go
So why does it hurt me so
I gotta get you outta my head
It hurts so bad
Oh it hurts so bad baby

My life's been better
Since the day I left you boy
I must admit life's been kind to me
I went and did the things I said I would boy
I found someone who loves me for me
Haven't had much drama since the day that we split boy
My heart's never been more at ease
And when I think of all the things you put me through
Leaving you has been the best thing for me

[Chorus:]
So why does it hurt so bad
Why do I feel so sad
I thought I was over you
But I keep crying
When I don't love you
So why does it hurt so bad
Baby I thought I had let you go
So why does it hurt me so
I gotta get you outta my head
Hurts me so bad
Hurts so (yeah you do)
Hurts so (hurts me so)
Hurts so bad (did you know)
Hurts so (that it hurts me so)
Hurts so (so bad, hey hoh)

"Never again" that's what I said to myself
I never wanna feel kind of pain again boy
Just when I think it's over
Just when I think it's through
I find myself right back in love with you