Vegan = FAIL

UPDATE: July 13th

Not only did I not make it an ENTIRE week, I didn't even pick it up again! I went to NYC to visit my Maid of Honor, who NOW may be demoted to Flower Girl since she forced me to eat meat. She said, and I quote "Why are you vegan the week you decide to visit me!? No, not happening, I'm going to crack you and make you eat meat" And the biatch got me. She liquored me up and took me to a her bf's house party. I'm having a grand ole time, my judgement skills have been tampered with, and she brings me a plate of chicken wings. Without even realizing that CHICKEN WINGS = meat, I tear into those suckers like they were piles of money. And she stands back and cackles as she has finally captured my vegan soul and brought me back to the dark side...followed by "I told you so".

So, much to my shagrin, everyone who said "I told you so" was correct, that I could not go vegan. BUT, since I'm stubborn as an ox, I'm sure I'll try it again. And Vegan is something that dedicated individuals who hate life and tasty treats such as dead chicken limbs covered in hot sauce can actually put this life style into affect. I, on the other hand, cannot. But vegetarian sounds something I could totally do. And for the most part, I stick to fruits and veggies, with the exception of my 4th of July BBQ with burgers and hot dogs...mmmmmdead-cow-patties....*drool*

And as for that book Skinny Bitch, I'm starting to doubt more and more. It says you shouldn't eat breakfast until you actually hungry, and there are no scientific studies that prove you have to eat breakfast in order to lose weight. And for me, I can usually go without breakfast and then I get hungry around 1-2pm.

But, as the ER Dr. informed me when I wound up passing out at work because I honest-to-god forgot to eat (none of this anorexic crap, you've seen my booty, this girl does not starve herself for fun)he told me if you stop eating around 9pm at night, then you go to sleep, wake up at 9am, that's 12 hours of not eating. Then you wait till 2pm to finally eat, that it 5 more hours. So you are going 17 hours straight without eating, which is terrible for your metabolism and might as well be stuffing your face with twinkies and McDonalds because it is no better for you.

So, it is no easy task to go from a negligent-meal-skipper workaholic to a healthy soy-bean love'n veggie head. So I've decided to do the responsible thing. Eat what I want, in moderation of course, and work out...every....single....day...... And you know what, since I've quit my work-aholic enabling job, I've had the time and energy to work out, every single day. And even better...I've already lost 10lbs. By still eating what I want and then making sure I sweat for at least 45 minutes. It's much easier than saying good bye to bread, cheese and more importantly...chicken wings. But don't forget your fruits and veggies, they really are your energy source! Reducing my stress has stabilized my cortisol levels, and has helped me make smart choices about food. I have also cut out Starbucks, not just good for the thighs, but good on the WALLET. I still love it, and maybe 2 times a month I'll get it. That includes Dunkins'!

And I totally cheat with my favorite product on the market. A study will probably come out soon and tell me it causes cancer, but as of right now, I use it if I just don't have it in me to get up and work out. 5-Hour energy. It never once has made me crash, and it's just 200% of your daily supply of vitamins. Has a small amount of caffiene and no guarana or aspartime. Use it sparingly, they sell it at CVS and 7-11 and just about every where. And FYI, I don't have a gym membership. I just run around and play outside or go for a bike ride, so save your money if you can! I recommend a stability ball, 20 bucks at city sports, AMAZING to stretch out sore backs in the morning! And a yoga mat and free on demand yoga on comcast!