Weekending: Berry Bowl & an Epiphany

Monday, March 7, 2016

Happy Monday Friends!

Another week, another dollar, another chance for success.

I'll be linking up with Biana over at B Loved Boston for the link up party [go link up too].

This weekend was another weekend with nothing planned.
And it was nice.

I decided to head out to Janelle James Boutique at Bridgeport to see all the new pre-Spring items they've recently got in.

Aaaannnnd to see my sister [it was a win-win situation].

While at Bridgeport, I stopped and had a berry bowl at The Bowl & Berry.
[Which by the way, is super delicious if your ever in the Portland area. It's like Jamba Juice - on steroids.]



Doesn't that just look amazeballs?!  
Sure was! 
Pure heaven in a bowl of yumminess.

The rest of the weekend wasn't too much to speak of, really. Relaxing. I guess it's safe to say, I'm glad it's over to start a new, fresh week of success.




I woke up feeling 'different'. 
Feeling like I can conquer all that comes my way.
In fact, things will be different. I can just feel it.  Things are about to start happening.


First off, I come to the conclusion this weekend that it's time I start eating healthy.  
Lately, I've felt like crap.
[I blame the carbs and sugar I eat on the regular]

Before the holidays, I completed Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet.  
I hate diets. 
I don't like being told to eat this, don't eat this, cook it this way, you can only have this many calories, etc.  
I know this technically is a diet, but this makes sense to me and the last time I did this...I felt awesome. Even dropped a few pounds.

I've tried the 21 day sugar detox a few years ago and completely failed. 
I mean, completely failed big time.
Like after 3 days. 
That was hard, but I'm also hooked on sugar and bad carbs. Like really bad.
Plus, I didn't like being told I could only have black coffee - ick. Really? Black coffee only? 
Eh, no thanks.

Which is why Phase 1 of the South Beach makes sense to me. I need to do something that "detoxes" the sugar and processed carbs from my daily diet first before I can continue my "healthy eating" regimen.
And on top of that...I can have coffee + milk, which in my book, equals a latte.
Plus, they say you can do sugar free candy, which theoretically, would mean sugar-free syrup right?
That's how I took it.

Besides, its the only way I feel like I can get through my mornings currently.
[that's how hooked on coffee/sugar/carbs I really am]

Sooo....today's the first day of Phase 1.

Here's what I can eat: here

Like I said, I hate diets with a passion (it's 'die' with a 't') but I've tried this before and it worked for me.

I slimmed down.
I had more energy.
My clothes felt and fit better.
My food choices became better.
I stopped craving sugar and carbs as badly as I did.
I drank more water.
I was in a better mood.
I could focus better.

I've done some research online about the effects of white sugar and carbs. There really is something to it and how our bodies react.  I continue to read and research things to help make better decisions that work for me.
[Remember, what works for me, might not work for you - it's all about trial and error]

I am all game for better, cleaner eating and exercise.

Besides, at the rate I've been going, anything and I mean anything is better than doing nothing at all.



Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

What are some goals you're wanting to accomplish this week?! Share below!

**Disclaimer: All content in here are the opinions and views of my own.  This is not a paid sponsorship.  I am not a doctor, dietician, or fitness guru - this is what has worked for me.


4 comments:

  1. I just had my first smoothie bowl from Jamba Juice this past week when I was out of town and it was SO good!! Now I'm on the hunt for a place that serves them in my city haha!
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  2. To die for! Seriously, I would love one right....about....now! I've never had a Jamba bowl...maybe I'll have to try one myself.

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  3. Um that berry bowl looks AMAZING!! On my to do ,list for this week find someone that makes these berry bowls near me.

    ~Krista

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  4. Oh my gosh, that perry bowl looks so delicious!

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