Greens for Wellness & Weightloss

Eat Greens. More Raw than Cooked. 

If all of your weight loss efforts have proven unsuccessful, try a high-raw green diet for 3, 7, 14, 21, or 30 days.

Of the 60lbs I've lost on my 100lbs down journey, 30lbs melted in 40 days last year when I ate a high-raw greens diet.

Here is a plan I recommend for optimal healing and detoxing - not to mention a shredded waistline.

Note: I eat my greens RAW - no dressing of any kind, however, if you choose to make your own dressings, I will include a link below.

Day 1
Breakfast: Green smoothie (2c of spinach, 1 banana, 1/2c berries - your choice)

Lunch: Bowl of raw greens (1 or 2 sliced cucumber(s), 1 handful of each of the following: broccoli, spinach, and kale,1 bell pepper, and 3 celery ribs)

Dinner: Same greens for lunch - may increase servings

Exercise: Walk for two hours on the treadmill.

Day 2

Breakfast: Green smoothie (2c of spinach, 1 banana, 1/2c berries - your choice)

Lunch: Bowl of raw greens (1 or 2 sliced cucumber(s), 1 handful of each of the following: broccoli, spinach, and kale,1 bell pepper, and 3 celery ribs)

Dinner: Same greens for lunch - may increase servings

Exercise: Walk for two hours on the treadmill.

Day 3
Breakfast: Green smoothie (2c of spinach, 1 banana, 1/2c berries - your choice)

Lunch: Bowl of raw greens (1 or 2 sliced cucumber(s), 1 handful of each of the following: broccoli, spinach, and kale,1 bell pepper, and 3 celery ribs)

Dinner: Same greens for lunch - may increase servings

Exercise: Walk for two hours on the treadmill.

Day 4
Breakfast: Oatmeal sprinkled w/chia seeds (sweeteners: agave nectar, stevia, or banana - your choice); non-dairy milk

Lunch: Bowl of raw greens (1 or 2 sliced cucumber(s), 1 handful of each of the following: broccoli, spinach, and kale,1 bell pepper, and 3 celery ribs)

Dinner: Cooked Greens - your choice just make sure it's a BIG bowl: collards, kale, cabbage, broccoli

Exercise: Walk for two hours on the treadmill.

Day 5
Breakfast: Raw Greens
Lunch: Raw Greens with 1c beans - your choice (black beans a great option)
Dinner: Raw Greens

Mid-morning, mid-afternoon or after dinner snack options: fresh fruit and/or smoothies

Exercise: Walk two hours on the treadmill.

Day 6
Breakfast: Raw Greens
Lunch: Raw Greens with 1c beans
Dinner: Raw Greens

Mid-morning, mid-afternoon or after dinner snack options: fresh fruit and/or smoothies

Exercise: Walk two hours on the treadmill.

Day 7
Breakfast: Oatmeal or Green smoothie
Lunch: Raw Greens
Dinner: Cooked Greens

Mid-morning, mid-afternoon or after dinner snack options: fresh fruit and/or smoothies

Exercise: Walk two hours on the treadmill.

If you decide to follow this plan longer than 7 days, repeat the daily schedule as outlined above. 

Click here for Fully Raw Kristina's video of home-made dressings:

Easy Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers! With Avocado.

Easy Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers! With Avocado.

3-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse [Challenge] Day -2.wmv (+playlist)

Brian Achieves 185 Pound Juicing Weight Loss and his MS Relapses Have Stopped!

Brian Achieves 185 Pound Juicing Weight Loss and his MS Relapses Have Stopped!

4 Easy Ways to Transition to a High Raw Diet

Eating fully raw is the optimal diet - we all know this; however, not everyone can live on such an elitist diet. Most of us know that raw fruits and veggies are healthy for us, but many struggle to actually put an apple where their mouth is.

If you are considering incorporating more raw foods into your meal plans, here are four easy ways to make that transition:

#1 Breakfast
Everybody is talking about smoothies these days, so I'm sure you're not a stranger to the notion of blending your favorite leafy green with a banana and a few pieces of frozen fruit to start your day.

#2 Lunch
Yes, you can still have your peanut butter and jelly sandwich during this transition, however, instead of that accompanying bag of chips or a couple of cookies, instead, enjoy a few pieces of fresh fruit! How easy is that!

#3 Supper
Salad: Pile a boatload of raw greens and other vegetables in a big bowl topped with homemade oil-free dressing to enjoy before you feast on your normal meal.

#4 Snacks
Let's say you eat breakfast at 8AM,  lunch at 12PM, then dinner at 6PM - How about snacking on a sun-kissed piece of fruit or a vegetable of your choice at 10AM, 2PM, and 4PM? As I like to say: "Hashtag Winning" lol!

Before you know it, you will realize that it's easy to replace entire meals with raw plants.

I hope you have a smooth-ie transition into a high raw lifestyle!

You CAN do this!

7 Ways to Spend 1 Hr on the Treadmill

The benefits of working out are amazing - we all know this - but somehow, we just don't follow through with it. Perhaps, we will feel as if we are missing out on something else while working out.

Hence, I present to you - 7 Ways to spend 1 Hr on the Treadmill!

1. Jamming Playlist (of course). This is the #1 way most runners make it through the course - listening to a playlist that transcends time. After one hour of exercising, there are still a few good songs you'd like to listen to which could help you sustain your walk/run even further.

2. Reading - Books are life as far as I'm concerned. I buy books with the sole intent of cracking the pages open - where? None other than the glorious treadmill. I'm telling you - books have the power to allow you to escape. Yes, your feet are moving, and your breathing is at a pant, and your heart rate is elevated, but your Mind - oh your mind - it's in a metaphysical state of bliss. Yes, reading has that power. Read whatever interests you. Caution: It's really not a good time for required academic readings. It's time, rather to fill your mind with words that romance your soul.

3. Talking on the Phone - Stack your "To Call" list with about two to three good friends  - the chatty types - the ones that will talk more than you. Yes, they are poor listeners as they make the conversation all about them; however, are they good to help the time fly by on the treadmill. Chat on, Fittie, Chat on!

4. Skype/Facetime w/ a Walking Buddy - Realtime conversation is even better. Do you find that you aren't keeping in touch with friends or relatives as much as you'd like? Well, I couldn't think of a better way to spend an hour with two for one benefits than to connect with friends and relatives face to face while exercising. What is even better is if that friend/relative is also on his/her treadmill during this connection. How awesome! Now you have a support buddy walking right beside you, figuratively speaking. This is for light walking only. Not sure how a jogging connection would go. But even if you incorporated a walk/run regimen, you could easily run one minute then skype for the next four to five minutes. You've got to believe me: Time will pass and your one hour will be over.

5. Youtube Videos - I confess! This is how I spend most of my treadmill time. I've recently become a nutritarian, so I spend an ungodly amount of time listening to the masters of raw food and the nutritarian lifestyle (Shout out to Dr. Furhman for saving my life with this information - Love you/Bless you!). I'm usually searching for the benefits of beets or wheatgrass or spirulina or such and such. Oh, and the longer videos, which are usually annoying because they are so looonggg, make great treadmill partners. Check it out for yourself.

6. Netflix - There are a plethora of documentaries to keep you occupied, and a host of past season shows. On the treadmill is how I became acquainted with "The Braxton Family Values" - like, when would I ever have time to just find a random show on Netflix and watch it? uh, NEVER!!! I also found my new favorite treadmill pastime - "The Medium". While walking, I've watch "Vegucated" and other health documentaries. So, not only am I exercising my body, but I'm exercising my mind with provocative thoughts about the lifestyle I used to live and the one I'm transitioning to now.

7. Prayer/Meditation - Although last, it's not least by any means. Have you considered just quieting your soul. Embracing peace and tranquility on your one hour of fitness. Turn off the cell phone. Put the ipod away. No magazines or movies. Just be. Focus on your breathing and let the Light of God's presence overtake you. Enjoy a conversation with The Creator. A conversation of Thanks is my favorite. Begin where your heart leads you - I'm usually in awe about the amazing way the body functions and the healing power of raw foods - Thank you, Jesus!
 Just you and God. Becoming one, becoming friends during this one hour of power.

Get moving, Friends.

The Life Enthusiast!

(Note: For moderate walks, set incline to 2)

If I Were a Black Man . . .

I would not date the stereotypical black woman.

Research shows that most stereotypes are rooted in some truth. However, society rarely brings these negative traits about a culture to light for fear of backlash.  It seems mean to say what everyone really knows is true.

Well, I'm real. Wide open (and sometimes fake). I'll be the voice.

This response does not speak of all Black women, but if the shoe fits, please do us all a favor, take it off, burn it, and dump the ashes.

You see, the STEREOTYPICAL Black woman is . . .

1. Too much - Black women are just too much to deal with. Always over the top. Nothing ever seems to be simple with them. They have to make a big deal out of everything. I know you're probably running your own household, but let this man lead. You don't always have to hold the reigns. It's okay to sit back and enjoy the ride.

2. Too aggressive - The world is not out to get you just because someone else did you wrong in your past. Chill out. Believe in love. Let this new guy have a chance; he did nothing to you. Quit being so mean.

3. Too loud - How can a man have a cozy romantic dinner in a well-to-do restaurant if you're speaking loudly enough for everyone around you to hear? So not attractive. Shhh!

4. Too superficial - Really? You can't get your hair wet? How vain is that? So, he can never plan fun dates for you two without considering your hair and nails? Do you see other women behaving this way? No, you don't. Take notes. Live a little. 

5. Too pugnacious - At least women in other cultures are gossipy. But Black women? Oh, Black women want to fight. They aren't pleased with talking behind your back. A Black woman will confront you - even if if means belittling herself. She will get loud. She will attack you. She will punch you in the face, cuss, spit - whatever it takes to prove she's right. Who cares how unbecoming it looks to a man. "I'm right" seems to be the the only attitude that matters.

6. Too uncultured - No, plays and museums aren't boring. There are plenty of places to go on a date rather than booty shaking joints. Live a little. How about a game a tennis? Oh, yes, your hair. oops! What about a fun night of bowling? Oh . . .your overdone nails - sorry - not a good options. . . and those heels? can't take them off for a pair of bowling shoes! What was HE thinking?!!! Silly rabbit. At least give the unchartered places a try.

No wonder so many women of other cultures are running off with Black men. They know how to take care of them. And that, my friends, is an upcoming blog. Stay tuned.