I'm Back

I have just been inspired by a friend to start my blog back. I will be doing that starting on Monday, Jan 27th. It has been a long time. I am still in a struggle to lose weight and have actually gained weigh. A lot have happened since last I blogged. I will catch you up Monday everyone.

Be thankful for the Dang Glass People

     I am starting a new journey in exercise tomorrow. If you have ever heard of C25K. That is what I am going to start again. It means Couch to 5k. It takes between 8 to 9 weeks, depending on which plan you follow. I will give more details later. 
     I have been gearing up for it. I have been in deep thought today. While looking at my son with his foot elevated (he cracked the bones in his foot), I was thankful for my feet and my legs. 
     What came to mind was when someone said is your a glass half full or half empty. Well....here is my question...why aren't you glad and thankful you having the dang glass in the first place. Quit concentrating on what you do or do not have and start being thankful for what you have right in front of you. I have a sorta able body, a lot fat right now, but able. I may have to crawl before I walk, but soon I will climb and soar. 
     I hope this blog fines you well and hope you enjoy my new journey.

Oh Crap..Another Day

     Have you ever woke up and said...."oh crap..another day..." well I have. There has been many mornings that I have felt defeated before I ever get started. Like the mornings that you are woke up to the sound of your youngest son saying "Mom someone peed all over the floor and I can't get to the toilet." Yep. That is how I know today is going to be one of those days. Then, on the way to clean up the pee, you see that clothes everywhere. Yep, not a cloth left in the closet.  One of my son's is Autistic, among other diagnosis.
     Okay, so now the bathroom is clean. The youngest made it to the potty. But now there are yells and screams from the bedroom. So I run from the kitchen. While the youngest was pottying, his brother "reset" his DS (game). 

SO BE THANKFUL, COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS. 

IT COULD BE WORSE.

HAVE A GOOD DAY

NOW GO JUICE SOMETHING

:)

New Beginning

I know I haven't posted in forever. But today I became inspired to start again. I have been hovering around 248lbs. I have been wreck with all the family health issues and things. It is all quiet then all Hell breaks loose. But I have made up my mind to get healthy. and this is why: SEE picture. I have gained back close to 50 pounds I lost last summer. I was on my way to losing 100 pounds,...then BOOM. Yep This is gonna have to go. My only success has been raw food vegan. SO that is what I am going back to. I will be healthy and fit again, for my God, my husband, my children, my family, and my friends. 

 

Juice Fast Coming soon

Hello:
I know it has been a long time since I posted, but I will be getting back into the groove again.
Saturday I will trying to start a 100% juice fast for 30 days.

Table for Two

Table for Two by RawfullyBlessed

Table for two anyone. 2 apples, 7-8 carrots, and 1 cantaloupe.

New clothes and shoes for the new me

I haven't been posting very much. But I have been losing weight. In fact I am going to post my new purchases. new high heels. I haven't bought in probably over a decade. and a new dress in a size XL and it fits. No more 2 and 3X's. woo hoo. My shoe size has even shrunk.

Blue Berry Goodness

Blue Berry Goodness by RawfullyBlessed

I haven't posted a smoothie is a while. Here it is:
Blue Berry Goodness:
2 frozen bananas
Handful of blueberries
4 d. dates
1 cup almond milk.
But just Pulse it in the blender to make it chunky and good. I needed really sweet drink tonight. Put a few blueberries on top for good measure. YYYYYUUUUUMMMMMMMMYYYY!!!!!

Garden

I love the garden, but I wonder if you can juice a bean?

Watermelon goodness

Watermelon Goodness by Rawfully Blessed

Sorry I have not posted in while. On a new journey of weight loss and health. I have challenge or "dare" from  wonderful sister. Plus tomorrow is the Summer Solstice. starting tomorrow it will only be good juice goodness for a while. Probably post weekly.

Watermelon Goodness:
‎1/4 watermelon
1 pineapple
1 big lemon, 
2 oranges. 
Peel and de-rind everything and juice it baby. 40+ ounces of goodness.
Great morning juice:)

I will do this .....affirmation...and so it is

Last Bloom by RawfullyBlessed

My Positive Affirmation.
I WILL DO THIS!
I WILL DO THIS!
I WILL DO THIS!
I WILL DO THIS!
AND SO IT IS!

Sunny Veggie Soup

Sunny Veggie Soup by RawfullyBlessed

Here is the veggie soup.  Zucchini, squash, tomatoes large and small, hot pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic, fresh cracked sea salt and pepper, and some sprinkles of Bragg's herb seasoning's. Blended in Vitamix until warmed.  So good.

Veggie Girl

Veggie Girl by RawfullyBlessed

Making some savory soup from my harvested veggies of my garden today, will post it next.

Triple Tommy Toe

Odd Triple Tommy Toe Tomato from RawfullyBlessed Garden

Today I was harvesting some tomatoes and got this little one. It looks like three tomatoes decided to grow as one. Some may see it another way. Happy Harvesting.

Sunshiney Morning JuiceV

Sunshiney Morning Juicey by RawfullyBlessed

Good Morning to all. Hope your juicing journey is going well. Waking up to freshly juiced orange juice is the best. This juice will get you up and started. I juiced the oranges quickly with my little cuisinart and then added the pineapple with it in the vitamix. Enjoy! I brushed my teeth before I drank this. I don't recommend doing that. It is a little tart that way. But brush after. Have a Blessed day. Here's the recipe:

Sunshiney Morning Juicey:

1 1/2 cup of fresh orange juice (about 3-4 oranges)

1/4 cup frozen pineapple or more

Blend and enjoy.

Fruit Flies Today

Oh my goodness!!! FRUIT FLIES. Apparently something is a little too ripe. If you have fruit flies too, here is the remedy
Water pan fun, 1 quart probably
few drops of any dish washing liquid
vinegar
a sweetener, sugar
The flies will come a running and drown. Get rid of the mixture and the fruit flies.
Don't forget to get ripe of any bruised or damaged fruit that attracted the flies in the first place.
Cut and freeze fruit that is too ripe or refrigerate it to keep is a little longer if your not able to utilize it then

Pearish Grape Smoothie

Pearish Grape Smoothie by RawfullyBlessed

I had some pears, that were too ripe to juice. So decided to blend them with red grapes for a little twist.

Be aware, because the pears aren't juiced, it will be a little gritty. It your not using a vitamix, probably a lot gritty. But I encourage you to give it a try. It make to small mason jars, so I did drizzle some raw honey to the rest to make it sweeter. If you like eating raw whole pears, you love this number. Definitely different.

Pearish Grape Smoothie:

3 ripe pears, no core and peeled

2 cups washed fresh seedless grapes

8-9 oz of organic coconut water

Blend and enjoy

*drizzle with raw honey if desired for sweeter treat.

Just got in and sore from yesterday's dance session. I wish I was in shape like I was for my cheer and swim team days. lol.
Dear Abdominals,
I knew you were in there somewhere. Welcome back!
Love,
Me

Purple Passion Smoothie

Purple Passion Smoothie by RawfullyBlessed

You can use the purple passion I just posted as a base and use a blender and add the following:

Purple Passion Smoothie

1 1/2 cup  or less of purple passion juice 

1/4 cup frozen pineapple

1 fresh banana

about 1/2 to 1 cup vanilla almond milk
Oh and 1 tbs of raw honey.

Blend. This is a lot milder a sooooo good.

Severe Purple Passion

Severe Purple Passion by RawfullyBlessed

This juice is not for the fate of heart. Better for you to drink this on a empty stomach. This will likely clean your liver and you out. This is a whole beet. If this is a first time for you, you might want to use less beet. I have read that beets are good for cleaning and building up your blood. They are good for your liver and all kinds of things. This is a juice and you will need a juicer. Enjoy !

Severe Purple Passion:

1 beet, peeled 

2 pink lady apples, no core

1/2 big cucumber