Peanut Butter Jelly Time...or really a leek soup fast

Thanks to this, I have been on strict liquids for two days to lose my debacherous 5lbs. I started with the French Women Don't get Fat Recipe, but had to tweak it, due to tasteless boredom.

So I took this recipe:
Recipe for Magical Leek Soup
Serves one for the weekend


2 lbs. leeks
Water to cover in a large pot

1. Clean leeks and rinse well to get rid of sand and soil. Cut end of green parts leaving all the white parts plus a suggestion of green. (Reserve the extra greens for soup stock.)
2. Put leeks in large pot and cover with water. Bring to boil and simmer with no lid for 20-30 minutes.

And added a shitload of garlic, 1 can of garbanzo beans, shallots, salt and pepper and pureed it. Not too shabby. I started yesterday, and included protein shakes for breakfast and snacks. 4lbs down and hoping for 2 more tomorrow. I do not advocate a liquid diet, Oprah doesn't either, but I will be damned if I am going to sit on this weight gain when I have worked so hard to get rid of it. No pain no gain right? Tomorrow I will chew chicken!

*French Women Don't Get Fat is a phenomenal book and although I am not a huge fan of the leek water, I highly recommend it.

Food and Exercise Journal

Here's a sample of a week's entries. It is important to stick to all natural foods. I have never been one to eat anything processed, so sticking to a healthy diet was relatively simple.

These are foods that I have cut out from my every day eating:

White Carbs: pasta, bread, cereal, tortillas, etc.
Substitutes: Beans, granola, trail mix, nuts

Sugar- Ummmm do you need examples??
Substitutes: Honey, dark chocolate

Fatty Dairy and Animal Proteins: Cheese, bacon, sausage
Substitutes: Salmon, Chicken, Greek yogurt, protein shakes(w/ unsweetened almond milk)


Monday:
Breakfast- Eggs (I sub egg whites cooked with one whole egg), black beans, salsa
Lunch- Caesar salad w/salmon
Snack- Carrots with hummus
Dinner- Salmon w/squash
Exercise- 1 hour BodyPump class

Tuesday:
Breakfast- Eggs, black beans, salsa
Lunch- Chicken with green beans
Snack- Carrots with hummus
Dinner- Veggie plate
Exercise- 100 crunches, 35 min. cardio, 15 min. weights

Wednesday:
Breakfast- Frittata
Lunch- Protein shake
Snack- Pumpkin Seeds
Dinner- Salmon and veggies
Snack- Apple w/ peanut butter
Exercise- .7 run 1 mile walk

Thursday:
Breakfast- Protein shake
Lunch- 1/2 Greek flatbread & 1/2 Spinach salad
Snack- Almonds
Dinner- Chicken w/ veggies, 2 glasses of wine
Snack- 1oz Dark chocolate
Exercise- 3 mile walk/run

Friday:
Breakfast- Eggs w/ black beans & salsa
Lunch- Salad & a beer
Dinner- Salmon w/veggies
Snack- Apple w/peanut butter
Exercise- 45 min cardio, 1.5 mile walk/run, 15 min. weights

Saturday:
Breakfast- Yogurt w/granola
Lunch- Veggie plate
Snack- Apple w/ peanut butter
Dinner- Steak and lobster w/veggies
Dessert- Creme brulee
Exercise- 3 mile run

Sunday:
Breakfast: Eggs w/black beans and salsa
Lunch: Salad
Dinner- Salmon and veggies
Exercise- Rest day

So I used pretty much the same menu and it did not get boring....it's only 7 days! The next week I spiced it up and subbed protein shakes or yogurt for breakfast, multiple healthy snacks instead of one big lunch, and chicken w/veggies or large salads for dinner.



Water is your best friend! 8 cups a day, no excuses!