After watching introduction video on YU and starting to cry I knew something needed to change. Bay & I are doing the "Yum Universe Challenge" for the next 30 days (YU 30). We have decided for the next thirty days we will eat nothing but plant based foods. This means eliminating dairy/meat products, gluten & steer clear from anything with chemicals & additives that we can't pronounce. We will be posting various pictures of what we make, struggles, and accomplishments. Ever since we have deleted sugar and caffeine, and seldom drink alcohol six months ago, we have wondered how to step it up a notch with our health. (We still eat natural sugars found in fruits and vegetables but no refined sugars. We replace sugar with organic raw: honey, vanilla bean or maple syrup.) We think this is the perfect way learn how to cook plant based foods, have more energy, feel and look fantastic, plus we can ask for support from YU and other people doing the challenge. Oh! Did I mention there is a chance to win prizes too? We are both excited to start our journey to become healthier. Bring it on!
Right now I, Kim, at age 27, have very low energy. I am a full time student to become an American Sign Language interpreter. I sometimes will also work on the weekends. I sleep all of the time and struggle with getting out of bed. I tend to hit my snooze button on my alarm clock multiple times before getting out of bed. I feel like a toddler and how s/he gets out of bed. The toddler is super sensitive and grumpy. Don't make any sudden movements. You have to be careful how you say anything to them or they will have a break down. It takes me about an hour to be fully awake and functioning. I have a lot of negative thoughts about self in general and self image. I want to be fitter, stronger with a positive thinking.
Even though I have been vegan since the start of the year, I still don't know how to cook anything. I typically will make a salad or sandwich. I never learned how to cook growing up. If I don't have anything to make those two items, I will go out and buy food, which is expensive and usually makes my stomach upset. When I eat food, I either inhale my food or I get tired with in a few bites. I've been told the reason why I get tired is from my fast metabolism. It's weird because sometimes I don't get tired and other times I do. It's hit or miss. I struggle with drinking H20 big time. I think that's part of the reason for my migraines and have to miss school from it.
Right now I, Bay, at age 35, work full time. My main concern is my energy level and wanting to feel steady-with better balance with everything such as: sleeping better, eating better, to feel better about myself and how I look. I love the way real food tastes, shopping at the local farmers market, local food co-ops, and learning about new fruits, veggies, local farms and local items. I have been juicing on and off for the past few months and making raw based smoothies. I tired to do the Raw Food thing but I felt like something was lacking. This has lead me to eating more plant-based foods and I feel a change in myself with energy and my mood is very upbeat. I want to take this to the next level because I know I will feel five times better, at least that is the hope. Even though this is a 30 day challenge, I feel this is something I will continue to do- to have a happier lifestyle.
In preparation for this challenge, we've gone through the cupboards to get rid of anything lingering. Low and behold, I found in the cupboard that I never use, a huge bag of candy bars, white cane sugar, brown sugar, flour, cooking spray & beets in a can with added sugar. I thought I had gotten rid of everything, guess not. In my refrigerator we found expired: cottage cheese, 2% milk, earth balance butter (has palm oil it in), and tons and tons of dressing with additives. We love our dressings!Even though I have been vegan since the start of the year, I still don't know how to cook anything. I typically will make a salad or sandwich. I never learned how to cook growing up. If I don't have anything to make those two items, I will go out and buy food, which is expensive and usually makes my stomach upset. When I eat food, I either inhale my food or I get tired with in a few bites. I've been told the reason why I get tired is from my fast metabolism. It's weird because sometimes I don't get tired and other times I do. It's hit or miss. I struggle with drinking H20 big time. I think that's part of the reason for my migraines and have to miss school from it.
Right now I, Bay, at age 35, work full time. My main concern is my energy level and wanting to feel steady-with better balance with everything such as: sleeping better, eating better, to feel better about myself and how I look. I love the way real food tastes, shopping at the local farmers market, local food co-ops, and learning about new fruits, veggies, local farms and local items. I have been juicing on and off for the past few months and making raw based smoothies. I tired to do the Raw Food thing but I felt like something was lacking. This has lead me to eating more plant-based foods and I feel a change in myself with energy and my mood is very upbeat. I want to take this to the next level because I know I will feel five times better, at least that is the hope. Even though this is a 30 day challenge, I feel this is something I will continue to do- to have a happier lifestyle.
As you have probably seen in our previous posts, we have also done a lot of research as well.
Let our bodys, minds & spirit change begin!
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