A random (fairly mellow) Thursday in late July:
4:30 am David brings me warm lemon water in bed, I work on that as I pry my eyes open. Then it’s on to a pot of tea (usually Tulsi and Hibiscus) and yoga/meditation for an hour or two.
6:30 am Chai tea (homemade, w/ hemp milk), hot chia porridge w/ protein powder, and a kettle bell workout followed by a spirulina lemonade.
7 – 8:30 get dogs out for a hike. Come back and eat 3 poached eggs and a 16 oz veggie juice. Catch up with my daughter on the phone.
9 – 11 Computer work; emails, writing, planning. Eat about 8 oz of turkey and emu chili and a huge salad.
11- 11:30 nap followed by a stretch and an on the fence Italian coffee with hemp milk
12-2 Computer writing, and a berrie smoothie.
2-5 Research, phone meetings, and a chicken breast w/ another veggie juice. Knit for a little while to clear my head from the meetings.
6ish Bison burger and a huge salad. Catch up on the day with David, and an easy dog walk.
7-9:30ish a pot of Rooibos tea, knit knit knit, contemplate life, giggle, and generally wind down for bed!
Throughout the day I drink a gallon of water – in the form of plain water, water with lemon, and water with apple cider vinegar and stevia.
Samantha Ray
August 10, 2011
Dina, so glad you enjoyed the ‘how we roll’ entries. You hit the nail on the head with the realization of the level of commitment to full mind-body self care that is required!! It takes a LOT of attention and awareness to care for ourselves. I continually learn about this for myself and recognize the difference it makes in my life. As a single mom I find it ESSENTIAL to make time for myself. Doing so makes me more productive and present with my clients while I work and I have MUCH more to give to my two sons. I also believe it is healthy for me to model self-care on every level to my children. It is funny to me that I used to view self care as being terribly selfish and indulgent!! Crazy.
Angela Gaudet
August 14, 2011
Sheri!
wow-that drink is REALLY good. Thanks for sharing! Are you still using “sun is shining” (first food) from David Wolfe’s site? Or straight spriulina?
Heidi Costello
August 14, 2011
The simple two glasses a water in the morning was a aha moment for me! I need to get out my knitting soon. Thank you all for sharing.
Sheri Lynn
August 15, 2011
Angela – no, I’ve not used that product for years. I use straight spirulina – the best quality I’ve found and enjoy is HealthForce Superfoods ‘Spirulina Manna’ – it’s in a dark jar (not plastic) and very high grade. I love the taste of it.
(local to you in C’Falls, Sundrop carries it!)