Ok Ok I will come clean. I cheated this weekend a little bit. We went out for Yakiniku and I simply couldn't resist using Soy Sauce to dip the meat into and today I finally gave in to the crunchy carb craving and finished off what was left of a small bag of Japanese rice … Continue reading Will Power Fail – Sugar Detox Update – Week 3
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Trick Or Treat and… Ted?
Yes, I know it's July. This is a cool little restaurant right in the middle of Roppongi (the happening night life part of Tokyo) which is decorated rather like a horror show. There are candle chandeliers hanging from a black ceiling, dark wood furniture and some horror film characters set about. … Continue reading Trick Or Treat and… Ted?
Week 2 of the Sugar Detox
So far I've noticed a few changes in my body: 1. I have lost 5 pounds and do not feel as bloated. 2. My pee smells different, can't quite explain it but it just does. 3. My sweat has a different smell as well. 4. Moments of slight tummy upset now and then and just … Continue reading Week 2 of the Sugar Detox
Sugar Detox Early Days
On day three of the sugar detox and doing well, other than the malicious knee jerk in the middle of the night. My diet so far: Monday: 2 scrambled eggs for breakfast, small handful of almonds and sunflower seeds around 11:00, lamb rolls and raw carrots/broccoli for lunch, last of the lamb rolls and vegetables … Continue reading Sugar Detox Early Days
July Sugar Detox and Mind/Body Rehab
Starting Monday, July 1st, 2013 and continuing till July 21st I will be doing a sugar detox. What is that you ask? Well basically it is cleansing the body of sugar and carbohydrates and breaking the cycle of cravings and bad go-to snacking habits. With trying to rid myself of type 2 diabetes this detox … Continue reading July Sugar Detox and Mind/Body Rehab
Home Alone Dinner Experimenting
I tend to try my hand at creating a meal without a recipe when I find myself home alone and don't have to use my husband as a test subject. Tonight I put together a pasta dish that actually turned out pretty tasty. 2 spicy italian sausage links sliced 2 sweet italian sausage links sliced … Continue reading Home Alone Dinner Experimenting
Shinagawa Shinanigans and Snacking Adventure
Last night I took the train up to Shinagawa (Tokyo) to meet up with some ladies for food, drinks and such. I was having such a good time I didn't think to take any photos so I'll just paint a picture lol. I met them at an oyster bar ( there were 8 of us) … Continue reading Shinagawa Shinanigans and Snacking Adventure
Week One – Re-Charge
Time to get serious about being happy! With a very self indulgent weekend behind me, (consisting of comfort food that made me feel sick, bloated and spiked my blood sugar, not leaving the apartment for two days, not cleaning up after myself and definitely not exercising AT ALL) it's time to kick start my three … Continue reading Week One – Re-Charge
Lasagna, A La Diana
Last week my husband asked if I would be willing to put in the many hours it takes to conjure up a couple of lasagnas for the sailors on watch on Memorial Day. My response was, hell yes I will. He really loves my lasagna so I thought I'd share how I make it, for … Continue reading Lasagna, A La Diana
What Have I Done Lately?
Let's see...we went to Tokyo last weekend to watch a friend who does the score board for the local roller derby team. I do enjoy watching these matches, these girls are tough and skilled. It still feels kind of like an underground sport which has it's pros and cons. Not a lot of people come … Continue reading What Have I Done Lately?
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