Is this corn hand-shucked?

It's January 2. How are those resolutions coming along? Does everyone have the stereotypical health goals? Have you started or are you waiting for Monday? I'm ready to go back on plan. Last week was slightly disastrous for my plant based diet thingy. Apparently it is possible to gain a pound every day. It worries me because I wasn't even super deviant. What would happen if I went hog wild?

I know some people are considering trying the plant based diet that I wrote about. Links on the sidebar. Here's the rundown for those who asked:

•One pound of raw vegetables.
•One pound of cooked vegetables.
•At least five fruits a day.
•One cup of beans.
•Half cup of whole grain.




You should do it. It sounds crazy and impossible but if you just suck it up for six weeks I think you'll notice a difference. If I was starting tomorrow, this is what I would do:

• Read the book, except I wouldn't read Eat to Live. I'd read the companion book, called Eat for Health. It breaks down the diet a little better than the original.


• Go to the grocery store and load up on produce. I'd make sure to get at least one vegetable that I hadn't cooked before.


• I'd also buy some canned beans, a pack of whole wheat wraps, hummus, and fresh salsa. Maybe some tofu. Amy's soups. Unsweetened oatmeal. Stuff for spinach shake.


• Spend an hour cutting up lettuce, celery, carrots, green beans, pineapple, and other snacky foods and putting them in baggies.


• Be prepared for Day Three. It's the worst.


• Be prepared for Week Three. It's the best. Most people lose about ten pounds the first three weeks. Such a rush.

That's enough for one day. If you live near me, you should beg me to take you on a field trip to Trader Joe's to show you all of the deliciousness I've discovered.

More things that have worked for me:

• Make sure you eat enough beans or you will be starving, which is bad.


• Don't be hungry. Go crazy with the plants.


• Surf vegan websites to get ideas of things to eat.


• Check out vegetarian books from the library and read a little every day to keep yourself on track.


• Take beano if you are having digestive issues.


• Tell yourself it is only for six weeks so you don't get overwhelmed. Then do the six weeks without cheating.

In case you think I'm super perfect at all of this, know that I'm not. But at least I'm trying and it's second nature now. Feel free to email me celiafae @ gmail.com if you want to complain about how hard it is to get off of sugar, among other things.

Baby toes. On plan, but only if you don't swallow. Adorable niece Zoraya.