juice, juice, juice!!!!

if you haven't seen fat, sick & nearly dead, you should!  check out the preview:

after watching the film i felt totally inspired - even though i'm not over weight (or suffering from any health problems) i was amazed at how the juice fast improved the mental health of the people participating in it.  and so the boyfriend and i decided that we would embark on a juice fast (a modified version).

fresh produce from the farmers market

this thing cuts up the produce and somehow extracts the juice

and the juice comes out into this little pitcher.

we purchased this breville juicer.  i went and bought a bunch of fruits and veggies from the farmers market, as its much cheaper than going to the grocery store and we need A LOT of produce for this diet.  we decided that we would not cut out eating completely (at least at the beginning) - we are eating fresh fruit and nuts for snacks, plus a healthy dinner.  no dairy or meat (or booze), just veggies, fruits, nuts, beans and whole grains.

at the time of this writing we are at the end of day 2, and so far i'm not feeling much different.  day 1 was very difficult and i ended up eating a unhealthy snack.  i felt much better on day 2, and only hope that it will be easier the longer we go.  i'll keep you all updated!  have you ever done a juice fast?  any tips?  
 

typical new years talk - diet & exercise

hi guys!  so sorry for the lack of posting the last few weeks!  my bff was home for the holidays so there was lots of hanging out, watching movies and eating food!  everything is finally starting to settle down from the craziness and everyone starts focusing on the same thing - health.  after all the over-eating, baked goods and treats, i've joined in on the whole "starting the new year healthy" thing (but mostly i just want my jeans to fit comfortably again!).  this means, eating better foods, smaller portions (a.k.a. non-holiday portions) and getting back into a regular workout routine.  there are two things that i think help: 1. exercise & weight loss iphone apps, and 2. good, comfortable workout gear!

the apps: the two apps i use are loseit! for tracking what i eat, and runkeeper for when i run/hike/go on walks (you can also get a heart monitor to go with the app for a more accurate count of calories burned).  

   

the gear:

1. lululemon scoop neck tank - i'm a big lululemon fan (i wear the wunderunder leggings as regular leggings), and actually most of my workout clothes are from lululemon.  i love the scoop neck tank - its flattering & comfortable! 

2. groove bottle by camelbak - drinking water.  not just important to keep you hydrated during a workout, but also helps with weight loss!  it can make you feel full so you eat less, and will flush out the toxins from your body!  i love this one from camelbak - not only does it have a filter included, but it has that awesome bite valve so you won't have to unscrew the lid of a stainless steel bottle! 

3. relay capri - capris are my favorite to wear when working out.  super comfortable and flattering!    

4. low cut socks -i have a few pairs of "anatomically correct" workout socks, and seriously i cannot wear any other socks when i workout.  so comfortable!  and great ventilation - my feet don't get hot! definitely worth the money!

5.  headband - my hair is soooo long and it drives me crazy when i am exercising!  i love these headbands that have the non-slip tape on the inside so it stays put on my head.

6. nike move fit shoes - i've never been a big fan of the athletic shoe, i always felt that the shoes made my feet look huge!  but these shoes from nike aren't bulky looking and there are some great color combos to choose from!   

7.  marc by marc jacobs pretty nylon printed tote - of course you need something cute to carry all your workout crap in!  

anyone else start diet & exercise plan for the new year?  what's your fave workout gear?