Changing It Now

Sharing the Bounty

admin — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:52:50 +0000

I am back on all week having had no sugar etc.. I feed the good results in every way except on the scale. I got on this morning and I gained 1 and 1/2 pounds. It happens! I have to work harder at it, thats all.

I am so excited about my how my seedling are coming along. I already have hundreds transplanted and I can’t wait to give them away and share the bounty!

Below we have Romain Lettuce, Red Leaf, Bell Pepper, String Beans, Beets and Basil.

Red Leaf Lettuce

String Beans

Yummy Beets

Sweet Italian Basil

Below we have freshly transplanted Parsley.

Growing my Garden: Day 151

admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:55:29 +0000

I am on day 4 again sugar free and gluten free. I weighed myself hoping to rid myself of the damage done the last few weeks. I was 3 pounds up… That means I was probably higher the beginning of the week.

I have a very busy day today but I hope to take some new pictures later today to show you how my seedlings are growing.

5 Month Renewal: Day 150

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:12:29 +0000

Posting everyday has became so challenging. Being sugar free, even harder. The last month or so has been like a roller coaster. I am starting over with my commitment. I have 3 days today sugar free. I have 5 months behind me. I haven’t lost a pound since the first 2 and 1/2 months other then to loose and gain 3-5 pounds. At least I’m starting at a lower weight then I was in November. Its a new day and a new commitment.

I need to find a way to bring something here everyday. I am making positive changing in my life all the time.

More later as I am preparing to meet a client…

Happy Easter: Day 147

admin — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 16:34:03 +0000

Happy Easter! I won’t be blogging today about how strong I stayed through this holiday like I did the previous ones this year. I anticipate blogging about recovering from today with my juicer tomorrow. Maybe I should rename my blog: “confessions of a sugar addict”.

I’m making chocolate covered strawberries. I’ll add pictures in a Part 2 post later today. It won’t be too bad. Mixed fresh pineapple and strawberries on a platter lined with chocolate dipped ones.

I’m working on them now so I’ll post part 2 later.

PART 2

What a beautiful day. I took a vacation from life for a few hours. A small family gathering with 11 people.

My daughter dipped the Strawberries. I love any excuse to spend time with her.

Spring Cleansing: Day 146

admin — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 15:26:24 +0000

I pulled out the juicer yesterday. I can’t believe it has been in the cabinet for months. My juicer is the type of juicer that separates the pulp from the juice and I really don’t want to loose all that fiber so instead of using suggestions like adding the separated pulp to soups, I just put away, until yesterday. I made a carrot, celery, kale and pear smoothie. DELICIOUS! I have been eating really well again after wavering a bit. It’s Spring after all and I have a goal set. There is no better time to make changes then TODAY!

Here are some updates on my seedlings. My first time growing my vegetable plants from seed. I love this. Transplanting the seedlings will be the next step. I started with the basil this morning and I only got about a quarter of them done. Some of the larger leaves you see here are broccoli and brussel sprouts which I bought at a nursery while driving through Connecticut the other day. I just couldn’t resist. There are also pepper plants that I am taking caring of for someone. I think I’ll be giving a lot of plants away.

Sugar is a Culprit: Day 145

admin — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:02:22 +0000

It seems as though my daily blog has become more of a weekly blog. I keep promising myself to change that. I am still working on a November 14th, 2011 – November 14th, 2012 commitment to make positive changes!

There seems to be a lot of awareness about the health hazards of sugar lately. ”Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports on new research showing that beyond weight gain, sugar can take a serious toll on your health, worsening conditions ranging from heart disease to cancer.” See it here. CBS Reports

I saw this picture on Facebook, re-posted from “The Sweaty Betties”. It really says it all about what we drink.

Reposted from Facebook “The Sweaty Betties”

Running on a Full Tank: Day 139

admin — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:57:04 +0000

I passed up bagels and breads that my family and guest were eating this morning. I opted for oatmeal with raw almonds, cinnamon and a drizzle of honey. It was very satisfying. I just thought I’d share that quickly because I’m running to photograph a wedding in West Point NY and I am very short on time.

Kathryn won the LaraBar contest. I am so happy that she won 4 Larabars. Congratulations Kathryn.

Have a wonderful weekend and I’ll be back tomorrow! XO Josie

Changing it Now: Day 137

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:12:05 +0000

Changing it Now! I am reminding myself that changing for the better is my goal for this year. Taking care of all aspects of myself. My physical, my emotional, my spiritual, and my financial well being are all aspects of taking care of myself. If any of these areas are suffering, it’s time to make a change in a positive direction.

A Perfect Day For a Tea Party: Day 131

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:54:17 +0000

When I started this blog back in November 2011, I had so much inspiration and enthusiasm and commitment. Nothing could stop me. I soared through the first 2 – 3 months without a hitch or without a cheat or without a deviation from my self proscribed life change. Fast forward to today… My 3rd month was a struggle. We had a family death, my mom got sick, (whom I care for) my brother was in the hospital, I was having financial stress and on and on. Suddenly I couldn’t draw what I needed from within myself to stay the course. Just having this blog has kept me going but I have allowed myself to be human and make mistakes. Inspiring people and being inspired is a gift that this blog brings me. A few months ago, one of the women who was following me here told me that she was going back to the gym and choosing healthier foods because of what she was reading here. She emailed me last week and told me she is down 17 pounds and enjoying life. She actually did a two mile run with her daughter and left her daughter in the dust. Now she is inspiring me.

My inspiration for my blog originated with Jamie Eslinger. I met her through the “Women on Fire” group. She made a one year commitment and blogged about it everyday.

I am so excited to be attending my third “Women on Fire” Tea at Lady Mendls in Gramercy Park, NYC . I’m going to get one big beautiful dose of inspiration today at Debbie Phillip’s “Women on Fire” Tea and I am so fortunate to be documenting the Tea with my little camera.

Here are a few images I captured from the “Mother Daugther Tea” in Dec. 2011.

Joy for Today: Day 130

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:25:07 +0000

Today is not very different then most days for me. I juggle 3 or 4 hats. Whatever I do today, I will do it joyfully. I am feeding my body and my soul with all good things today.

Some of my vegetable seeds or sprouting.