Raw Desserts!

Happy Belated V- Day Veggies!

It has been a little while since I have updated my blog! I still plan to keep a regular written log of my diet/exercise.
Although I want to quit at times --- I am still playing with the idea of the raw vegan diet. For some reason, I am simply drawn to the idea. Many people boast of clarity of mind, clear skin/eyes, easy digestion, increased energy, and more aside from the obvious health benefits. I am just so curious as to if any of this is true. And it is just so simple. I know the days I was able to commit to it, I guess it was like a five day span, my sleep quality was greatly improved. So I have decided to let loose and have fun. It doesn't matter if I get it right or not --- just as long as I am satisfied, fit and happy!

Anyways, here is a sample of what I ate today:
Breakfast - LATE!!! Soy latte from Starbucks
Lunch - ON the run!!!! Veggie sub at Subway on flat bread w/brown mustard
Snack - 2 bananas
Dinner - Giant celery/apple/grape salad (my fave!)
Dessert - Strawberry brownie bites w/ sun warrior raw protein-banana smoothie (unsweetened soy milk base)

I must must share with you the recipe for the " strawberry filled brownie bites." I adapted this recipe from raw chef Megan Elizabeth McDonnell. (It was posted on a raw forum). Google her for other recipe vids!
Anyways, I changed up the recipe based on what I had in the kitchen.
Ingredients: 4 strawberries / 5 dates / 1/4 cup raisins / 1 teaspoon raw cacao powder (purchased at Whole Foods) / 1/8 cup finely shredded coconut (plus a little extra for garnishment)

1) In your food processor combine dates, raisins, cacao powder, and coconut. The mixture will be sticky.
2) Simply take half of the mixture and form into a ball around a whole strawberry. Repeat to make two balls.
3) Roll the balls in a little bit of extra coconut.
4) Place on a plate with the 2 additional strawberries and enjoy!

SO Good! Very rich---and sweet! Without the excess fat! Warning: Dates are not low in calories, and this is not a low cal dessert. However, it is easy.

Here is what I did for exercise:
10 minute HIIT on the treadmill. I worked my shoulder with my wonderful husband. We did a bunch:
Several different shoulder press machines (including the military press machine) and weighted shoulder shrugs.
I love working out with my husband, I am lucky to have found someone who values fitness just as much as I do! (Had to add in a little Valentine's Day mushiness!) Anyways --- 
Peace and Love!