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i am an athlete.
i am a pescatarian.
(i eat 90% vegetarian and vegan meals but have not made the full plunge. time will tell)
i am passionate about/and love food.
i am on a journey to be healthy and fit.
and i am constantly learning how to balance these two into a healthy and complete lifestyle.

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i used a couple different recipes to inspire me on this one. it’s my own version of a ‘fiesta salad’. raw fiesta salad 6 leaves romaine lettuce 3 tbsp cilantro (estimate) 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (estimate) 3 tbsp onion (estimate) 1/2 corn on the cob 1/2 an avocado lime juice dash of salt layer all the ingredients except for the avocado, lime juice and salt. in a separate bowl place the 1/2 avocado (sliced into chunks), squeeze half a lime and sprinkle with salt. then mash and mix. lastly, plop right on top. i added a couple more cherries and some remaining corn and onion. the avocado makes this salad. in my opinion. i easily could have eaten just that. in fact. i took the other half of the avocado, leftover onion, corn and 1/2 a lime and mixed it up. i think it’ll be a good snack tomorrow. the lime juice helps keep the avocado (basically an simple version of guacamole) from turning brown. mmm… delicious dinner. and a delicious snack for tomorrow. AND. i ran today. 3.2 miles in about 28 minutes. that’s about a 9 minute mile. i do have some improving to do though. because that was the average. i started out at an 8 minute mile and slowed to about 9 and half minute miles for the last two laps. i see some additional strength training in my near future.

i used a couple different recipes to inspire me on this one. it’s my own version of a ‘fiesta salad’.

raw fiesta salad

  • 6 leaves romaine lettuce
  • 3 tbsp cilantro (estimate)
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (estimate)
  • 3 tbsp onion (estimate)
  • 1/2 corn on the cob
  • 1/2 an avocado
  • lime juice
  • dash of salt

layer all the ingredients except for the avocado, lime juice and salt. in a separate bowl place the 1/2 avocado (sliced into chunks), squeeze half a lime and sprinkle with salt. then mash and mix. lastly, plop right on top. i added a couple more cherries and some remaining corn and onion. the avocado makes this salad. in my opinion. i easily could have eaten just that.

in fact. i took the other half of the avocado, leftover onion, corn and 1/2 a lime and mixed it up. i think it’ll be a good snack tomorrow. the lime juice helps keep the avocado (basically an simple version of guacamole) from turning brown.

mmm… delicious dinner. and a delicious snack for tomorrow. AND. i ran today. 3.2 miles in about 28 minutes. that’s about a 9 minute mile. i do have some improving to do though. because that was the average. i started out at an 8 minute mile and slowed to about 9 and half minute miles for the last two laps. i see some additional strength training in my near future.

day 3 of a 100% raw diet is coming to a close. feelin good. i hear week 2 is the most difficult…time will tell. had an amazing dinner. hopefully the picture isn’t deceiving. i think it looks delicious, personally. ha! raw tuna salad recipe 2 cups sunflower seeds (soaked for at least two hours) 1 tablespoon (or a bit more) dulse (seaweed) (make sure to wet your dulse first with the lemon juice or apple cider vinegar) 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon sea salt add in… chopped celery chopped onions chopped parsley raw pickles chopped apples 1. soak the nuts. rinse them well and discard all water. 2. process all of the paste ingredients in a food processor on high until the mixture resembles a very smooth paste. you should not see any nut bits at all. you may need to stop and start and get in there with a spatula. 3. eat right away or refrigerate to eat later. i prefer to keep the pate separate and I don’t add any chunks (onions, celery, etc) until I’m ready to eat. 4. when you’re ready to eat, serve your portion in a bowl. then add some chopped onions, parsley, raw pickles or apples to suit your taste. 5. enjoy on crackers, on top of a salad, in a nori roll, or more… i made a couple small adjustments. only 1/4 tsp salt. then i sprinkled some salt and pepper on top. unfortunately i didn’t have any raw pickles ready. next time i think that’ll add a nice touch. i also only used about 1 1/2 cups sunflower seeds and it still made A TON! be prepared for leftovers.  i added all my “add-in” ingredients (celery. onions. parsley. and chopped pink lady apples - my personal favorite!) and refrigerated before i ate. lets all the flavors blend and makes it nice crisp taste.

day 3 of a 100% raw diet is coming to a close. feelin good. i hear week 2 is the most difficult…time will tell.

had an amazing dinner. hopefully the picture isn’t deceiving. i think it looks delicious, personally. ha!

raw tuna salad recipe

  • 2 cups sunflower seeds (soaked for at least two hours)
  • 1 tablespoon (or a bit more) dulse (seaweed) (make sure to wet your dulse first with the lemon juice or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

add in…

  • chopped celery
  • chopped onions
  • chopped parsley
  • raw pickles
  • chopped apples

1. soak the nuts. rinse them well and discard all water.
2. process all of the paste ingredients in a food processor on high until the mixture resembles a very smooth paste. you should not see any nut bits at all. you may need to stop and start and get in there with a spatula.
3. eat right away or refrigerate to eat later. i prefer to keep the pate separate and I don’t add any chunks (onions, celery, etc) until I’m ready to eat.
4. when you’re ready to eat, serve your portion in a bowl. then add some chopped onions, parsley, raw pickles or apples to suit your taste.
5. enjoy on crackers, on top of a salad, in a nori roll, or more…

i made a couple small adjustments. only 1/4 tsp salt. then i sprinkled some salt and pepper on top. unfortunately i didn’t have any raw pickles ready. next time i think that’ll add a nice touch. i also only used about 1 1/2 cups sunflower seeds and it still made A TON! be prepared for leftovers. 

i added all my “add-in” ingredients (celery. onions. parsley. and chopped pink lady apples - my personal favorite!) and refrigerated before i ate. lets all the flavors blend and makes it nice crisp taste.

raw coconut yogurt with apple. this would be a delicious breakfast. raw coconut yogurt recipe: http://www.rawglow.com/coconutyogurt.htm

raw coconut yogurt with apple. this would be a delicious breakfast.

raw coconut yogurt recipe:
http://www.rawglow.com/coconutyogurt.htm

and i’m back.

man o man have i been busy. no excuses.

so. today. today was a great day! i pushed through my tired time. which is daily between 4pm-6pm. instead of taking a nap. i ran! and then i ate a fabulous raw dinner.

new challenge. eat raw for 30 days. today is day 2. my plan is to go for the full 30 days. it’s going to be a challenge. especially since the 4th of july is right around the corner. it’s already tough enough being a pescatarian. i’m going to bring some snacks. and try to think of an entree that every one might like.

yesterday i made an amazing “alfredo sacue”. AMAZING with sea kelp noodles and some raw carrots. then a great lunch today for dippin veggies. might be a good one. i’m also planning on making a “tuna wrap”. i need to be better about taking pictures. one. so i can share. two. because i love taking pictures of beautiful food!

raw alfredo sauce recipe

• 2 cups unsoaked cashews
• 1/2 cup pine nuts (or just use more cashews if you don’t have pine nuts)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon thyme spice
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

throw it all in the blender and blend ’til it gets alfredoey! it’ll get really nice and creamy, so keep blending… and you’re done!

serve over “noodles!”

DELICIOUS recipe! seriously a must try. i had kelp noodles but i think that zucchini noodles would be great too. i have found that i am going to need to invest in a vegetable spiral slicer. then a dehydrator. even if i don’t stay raw 100%. i do know that i’ll have it be a much larger part of my diet.

(Source: therawtarian.com)

list of high protein foods and best protein sources

what do you need protein for? your skin, hair, muscles and all your body parts benefit from good quality, healthy protein sources. here’s what high protein foods from the best protein sources can do for you:

  • help you look better,
  • build new muscle,
  • maintain muscle,
  • and lose fat. 

this healthy high protein foods list puts all the best protein sources into ABC categories:

  • the “A” high protein foods list contains only seafood and poultry. because of their high protein content compared to their low calorie count, poultry and fish are considered the best protein sources from natural foods.
  • the “B” list of high protein foods contains dairy and legumes (beans, peas and lentils). dairy is also important for calcium. and beans, peas and lentils are your best protein sources from high fiber plant foods.
  • even though whole grains and nuts are on the “C” list of high protein foods, they’re both loaded with fiber and nutrition. and when combined with legumes, the combination boosts your total healthy protein intake.

i couldn’t help myself. i love lists. i think that many people know these healthy protein sources. but it’s nice having it all laid out. and it is a very good reminder.

love love LOVE this tattoo. this is my inspiration for my next tattoo when i hit my goal weight.

love love LOVE this tattoo. this is my inspiration for my next tattoo when i hit my goal weight.

struggling.

damn it.

this last week i have been 100% off the healthy/working out wagon. and now. i am feeling the negative repercussions. not only do i just feel like ‘blah’. chubby. etc. i’ve lost all my energy. ugh.

all i can think of are excuses. and that’s just even more frustrating. i’ve been avoiding updating. because then i have to realize and acknowledge my laziness.

i’ve got 8 weeks until my 10k and 13 weeks until my half marathon. let the count down begin. this is definitely more than enough time to train and have extremely successful runs.

starting fresh. tomorrow. waking up and running before work. after work. walk with the mollie dog AND some bikram yoga. finally!

so simple. yet so challenging.

so simple. yet so challenging.

goal.

goal.

jicama dill salad dressing 1 cup cashews, soaked overnight, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 teaspoons dried mustard 2 teaspoons lemon juice salt and pepper 1 teaspoon diced garlic (dried) 4 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped 1. place all ingredients in high-speed blender. blend until smooth. *note: this will make  a little over a cup of dressing. you will not need the whole amount for the recipe. salad 6 cups jicama, cubed (about 1 large jicama) 1 cup scallions, sliced 2 cup celery 1/2 to 2/3 cup dill dressing 1. toss together: jicama, scallions, celery 2. mix in 1/2 to 2/3 cup dressing (to taste). 3. top with more fresh dill if desired. *serves 4-6 cashews are soaking. so excited for dinner tomorrow. for MANY more tasty raw recipes go to: http://www.rawmazing.com. truly amazing!

jicama dill salad

dressing

  • 1 cup cashews, soaked overnight, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dried mustard
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon diced garlic (dried)
  • 4 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped

1. place all ingredients in high-speed blender. blend until smooth.

*note: this will make  a little over a cup of dressing. you will not need the whole amount for the recipe.

salad

  • 6 cups jicama, cubed (about 1 large jicama)
  • 1 cup scallions, sliced
  • 2 cup celery
  • 1/2 to 2/3 cup dill dressing

1. toss together: jicama, scallions, celery

2. mix in 1/2 to 2/3 cup dressing (to taste).

3. top with more fresh dill if desired.

*serves 4-6

cashews are soaking. so excited for dinner tomorrow.

for MANY more tasty raw recipes go to: http://www.rawmazing.com. truly amazing!