Jumping Islands ~ RT4 ~ Bikram Yoga

Hello everyone!!

I have been eating a whole lot of bananas for the past eight days. attempting to do a full out banana island. with all of the bloating (and I mean massive ugly bloating), I have decided to jump islands... banana island during the day and HCLFV island at night (cooked). since island jumping, I have noticed a lot less bloating. Don't know why that is? My dinners have been staying the same: rice noodles, 1/2 head of lettuce, mixed steamed veggies and occasionally beans. all mixed in one bowl. when I do this, I wake up less bloated than if I do banana island all day including dinner. funny.
So I have to say that a full out banana island travel is not where I want to be... I'm thankful that I had the experience with it and know what to expect with it.

My diet of choice is RT4. I feel my very best with this lifestyle. my energy levels have been through the roof which is not normal for me. I crave daily naps and have been diagnosed with hyper adrenals... I am curious to know if this amazing lifestyle has aided in correcting the hyper adrenals??? I wouldn't doubt it!!

I started a new challenge ~ Bikram ~ :D It's been three years since I have been in the torture chamber and since starting on the HCLFV diet, I have had a pull to get the yoga mat back out! yesterday was my first day back and OMG let me tell you!! I felt at home the moment I inhaled that hot humid air!! Lol... no joke!! I loved it!! I will say that I had some uncomfortable belly time during the class... while doing the floor poses, my tummy was super sensitive and I think it was because of the bloating I carry with me and the waste that decided to stay in for the day and a half. all in all though, this is home to me and I'm happy to be back!

Love and Light!!!
Cherish your body!!
She Fit Vegan

Datorade ~ sweet and delicious!

OOOOOOOOOH datorade!!  What a great treat! Today is my first day making a datorade, I decided to make this instead of banana milk for breakfast/lunch. It is so sweet and so refreshing! Just what I need !!

My Datorade includes:

20 medjool dates

vanilla drops

500 ml coconut water

1000 ml water

ashwaghanda drops

FABULOUS!!

Banana Island ~ Day Six

Hello Fruity One's!!!

today marks day six of my banana island. I've had some ups and downs this week... mainly just irritated with the consistent bloating.

I had a cooked dinner (rice noodles and lettuce) the past two nights and surprisingly, when I woke the next day, I wasn't near as bloated as to the other days when I woke from being strictly on the bananas. I'm curious to know why that is??

So!! I'm thinking about doing the banana island till 4. unless there are days when I want to do the bananas all day. I've been doing my best to ripen the bananas as much as possible before eating them... putting them in paper bags with a tomato, putting them in the oven, and buying plenty at a time to give enough time for the newest ones to ripen while I indulge on the already speckled ones. But yet, still have the bloating as a constant... blahhh!! that's the only word that came to mind when thinking of bloating! Lol

I have been having many BM's through out the day which is great and shows me that the digestive system is indeed doing its thing!! I probably GO 4-5 times per day.
The water in the morning before breakfast makes a big difference too!

I don't crave anything really... other fruits don't appeal to me, my families cooked meals don't appeal to me... so there is some great changes occurring and I feel grateful for that.

**Major plus** lots of daily energy and many BM's. ;)

Cheers to a wonderful Life!!
SFV

P.S. My chilled banana pudding I indulged in yesterday for lunch!

Banana Island ~ Day Four and missing RT4

Hello everyone!!!
It's so nice to be sharing another blog post with all of you! I'm new to this whole banana island thing... Decided to give it four weeks after having issues with my gallbladder and was told to remove fat from my diet. I was told I can eat bananas, rice, applesauce and toast. I ate bananas and within no time i had no pain in my sides and no fever! Check that out!!
So I did a few days on the RT4 plan and then decided to go ahead and do a banana island for the month of September :)

Today begins day four. Day two I didn't have near enough bananas and was tired. Yesterday (day three) I woke up bloated and that made me a little bummed, but after reading posts and comments, I understand the bloating... Ha! Just waiting for it to stop! ;)
Day three was my most challenging so far, day three on any plan always seems to be the weird day! Lol
I threw bananas in my purse so that I had snacks on me at all times, and it was perfect, I was running errands and was nonstop. The bananas were my go-to energy source. Then a late lunch rolled by and my sweet fam wanted to eat out. I made me half a gallon of banana milk, stuffed myself with as much as I could handle and then headed to the restaurant. French fries looked really good ;)) I even told my husband that I was gonna get a salad (I was feeling so hungry that I even thought about ordering a chili bowl) but once the waiter came to take our order, a peace of mind came over me and I thought, I'm on day three of banana island, I'm fine, I don't need anything from this restaurant. So with my glass of water I sat and laughed with the family while they ate and then we headed out for more errands. I felt so good not caving in. Even my husband said he wants to do the banana island because he hates feeling tired after meals... Mmm hmmm!
I had no more bananas in my purse and all the extra running around was taking my energy reserve. By the time I got home, I was a cranky mess. Not to mention I felt very tired. So I layed down and ended up sleeping for two hours! Woke up HUNGRY so I snacked on bananas and the rest of my banana milk. By this point I was missing the RT4 plan and was seriously contimplating ditching banana island and making me some rice noodles for dinner.
But I didn't want to quit. I allowed myself to enjoy making my family their dinner and I did it with love. I went about my night keeping myself busy and then hit the sack as early as I could... 10pm! Lol
Day three was my challenge but I got through it! And I'm proud to say that I'm on day four!!
This is a lifestyle correction, I'm doing my part to fix the damage I've caused years ago. I'm grateful that I get to buy as many bananas as I want and that I get to be part of banana island with full support from my husband and daughters. I get to do this. I'm thankful.

Cheers to bananas!!!!!
She Fit Vegan

Cholecystitis ~ and positive energy!

Another post share from my page on 30bananasaday.com:

So for the past four and a half days, I have been put on bed rest for gallbladder issues. On top of that, I have been firmly scolded "no fat diet!" ... As a matter of fact, my doctor labeled my diet as the BRAT diet, she says, "a BRAT diet for a brat." :D
Bananas
Rice
Applesauce
Toast (with jelly)
Let me also mention that I have known my doctor for over ten + years. She is a naturopath and offers a great deal of homeopathic remedies. My daughters have only seen her as their PCP/Pediatrician. Since their first week of age they have both gone to this amazing doctor for adjustments and all around care. Never have they had to go to a hospital or typical doctors office or real pediatrician! I have a lot of respect for my doctor and value her knowledge and care.
So! Yesterday morning I was feeling pretty sad knowing I had cholecystitis. I was being quite the Debbie downer, no joke. Then found myself when talking to a friend and realized, this entire situation is a blessing!!! I'm not pinned up in a hospital bed somewhere getting nutrients and hydration flooded into my veins via IV's. I don't have a tube going down my nose into my stomach to pump liquids out... AND!! I'm not scheduled to have my gallbladder taken out!! I'm in the comfort of my own home, amongst my amazing family resting and taking it easy!
I've dealt with lack of energy for quite some time now and THIS could be part of the reason... And now THIS is being addressed. :) I'm thankful. I'm happy. I'm healthy. I know this will pass, I'll keep my GB and I'll move on with knowledge on how to tweak my diet even further to prevent future attacks... And sure, pick up some energy along the way! This site and the 30BaD lifestyle calls to me and I am listening! I've gotta keep my diet low fat and what better way than this right here!! :)) thrilling!!
So yes, I'm dealing with cholecystitis but I have a very positive and uplifted attitude about it! I love myself and I love my body... My eyes have been opened and I will do my best to take care of myself for the long haul.
Today I feel better than yesterday :) and that's fantastic!!

Cheers!!
She Fit Vegan

Passionate vegan with digestive issues and now cholecystitis

I've started blogging over at 30bananasaday.com to get advice and learn more about the banana girl diet. so here is the first blog post:

I've been plant-strong for nearly seven years now! Raising two beautiful girls on the plant-strong diet as well. Our lifestyle of choice works for us! We love a colorful array of veggies, fruit salads, grains and all of the wonderful superfoods we come across.
I tend to dabble in raw adventures from time to time and even embark on juice feasts! Hey! Juice is part of this families lifestyle :) we love it! For quite some time, I have been following Freelee and her chosen lifestyle. I have always been so intrigued with how great she looks and the high amount of energy she has given to her by the diet she owns. I've tried in the past the 80-10-10 diet and couldn't seem to stick with it. Still kept following Freelee and understood that her diet was somewhat different than the 80-10-10 diet. I decided to stick to my plant-based raw and cooked ways since this is what I knew and since my passion for leading a cruelty free life ran deep into my veins, this was one lifestyle choice I knew I wouldn't be caught falling off the bandwagon on!
Digestive issues, yes. Gas and bloating, yes! Energy levels low, yes. Poor sleep patterns, mmhm. I was getting frustrated!! Why is it that I choose to put only good into my body, yet I'm tired all the time, I can't lose weight (I'm sitting at 15-20 pounds over), I have poor digestion.... And hey!! Don't get me started on the excess cellulite. I feel like I'm the only vegan in the world who doesn't "look" vegan hahahaha... It's true! And junk food vegan I am not!
So here I am now, 30 years old, and lying in bed with cholecystitis. Understanding that even the good fats can disturb the gallbladder. I'm going on my fourth day in bed. I feel that there was a reason for me to be following Freelee for so long. And recently I gained a great desire to truly understand her low fat high carb diet. I feel I have the tools to correct this cholecystitis via diet change. And this amazing site, 30BaD will be my book of knowledge from others who have possibly been where I am and have seen positive changes by jumping on the banana girl diet!! I'm determined to not lose my gallbladder! The body was made with love and energy... And organs!! ;) This is my organ along with all the others and I want to keep it. I'm always open to advice, so if you have it and you have the desire to share, then please do so. I appreciate all! Let love and light be all around and healing energy.
Ahimsa
She Fit Vegan

Pickled Garlic

Pickled Garlic anyone??
Sign me up!!
Garlic si the herb of choice for treating cold, flus, sore throats, and poor or sluggish digestion. it stimulates the production of white blood cells, boosting the body's immune function, and its sulfur compounds and essential oils make it a potent internal and external antiseptic, antibacterial, and antimicrobial agent effective for treating many types of infections. it has even been found effective against several forms of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. Garlic is also a well-known vermifuge and is used to treat intestinal worms in humans and animals. it is very effective for maintaining healthy blood cholesterol  levels and helps prevent blood platelet aggregation, making it the herb for choice for many circulatory issues. studies show that it also lowers blood sugar levels, making it a useful aid in treating type 2 diabetes. aside from all this, garlic is just plain tasty!

~ Rosemary Gladstar

my gorgeous start to my pickled garlic!

This will sit for 3-4 weeks, the liquid will then be strained. half the liquid will be used for dressing and the other half will be warmed in a saucepan with honey... then will be poured back over the garlic and will sit for another 3-4 weeks. after then, I will devour every single one of them!! he he...

Cheers!!