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REFEEDING is going strong - not perfect! - and so far I've kept my baseline weight down (4 lbs under my starting weight from Day 1 of our recent group fast) but the more exciting WIN is from seeing one of our fasters drop over 20 lbs (not all of it can be attributed to the fast but wow, incredible results). She has a renewed sense of EMPOWERMENT and is taking control of her health! I love witnessing these changes in perspective from fasters who are serious about change - their beautiful and hopeful smiles of accomplishment (even though we're in the early days here!) - and my job is to support their adventures, keep the momentum high, and revel in their success. 🥳 🙌

Common feedback: "I've tried *everything* before but nothing's worked." My response: "You haven't tried this!"

My refeeding: BREAKFAST is usually oatmeal or Ezekiel toast with pesto (soooo many greens like basil, arugula, spinach, and healthy fats like walnuts and pine nuts) with fresh tomatoes. Or it's baby potatoes (boiled) topped with some Miyoko's vegan butter (not recommended for those on a seriously strict weight loss journey) with raw carrots and watermelon.

LUNCH is normally a grain (not always whole ones) like rice and veg. Pictured is a veggie fajita platter with Mexican rice, oily sauteed veggies (delicious but that oil will pack on the pounds in no time if eaten regularly!), whole beans instead of refried beans (to avoid the pork lard), and some guac with flour tortillas. Water to drink. OR a simple congee with garlic, ginger, and scallions - simple but soooo delicious.

DINNER is my usual starch & veg. Pictured is a brown rice pasta from Jovial with my bolognese made with mushrooms, walnuts, carrots, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, dried oregano, dried chili flakes, S&P, and this time, I've added cooked lentils blitzed in the food processor to make it look like a more traditional bolognese. *chef's kiss* 😚

Our next group fast is coming up on Sep 16-20! 👉bit.ly/SepFast

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Our next GROUP FAST is coming up August 12-16, 2024!
Register for a free call with me to answer your specific questions and learn more about how this can benefit you: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkceGprTMqGNcuR…

Or sign up for our next group fast! www.cookingtherapy.club/offers/gAEHWLrE

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We mourn the loss of a great healer, family man, and mentor with the passing of Dr. John McDougall. I met John a few years ago when he spoke at a VegFest in Orange County. Even though I thought I knew a lot about health and nutrition, I've learned so much from John and his team. We got to know and work with each other - it was a career highlight for me and exciting to work with someone so ambitious and heartfelt in his mission to help humanity. It was an absolute pleasure and honor. My deepest condolences to all who love him. 💜

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Epic chopped salad with whatever was in the fridge + pickled goods in a bottle #easyfoodprep
Red onion
Cucumber
Cherry tomatoes
Pickled pepperoncinis
Olives
Lupini beans (the BEST!!!)
Parsley
Pickled cauliflower
A dash of salt & pepper
Squeeze of lemon
No added oils or vinegar; all the flavors and natural and pickled juices came together perfectly 🥹

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Refeeding going strong 💪 Chopped salad (romaine, chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, olives, S&P, olive oil, red wine vinegar, sweet chile pepper) in an Ezekiel wrap 🤗 doenjang jiggae (Korean soybean stew with tofu, zucchini, onion, hold the clams) with mixed rice and banchan (Korean side dishes) 🍚 my usual breakfast of avo toast with sprouts, and snacks! Raw veg with creamy spicy dip and a regular yet tasty banana 🙂

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Refeed meals in 👩🏻‍🍳 BREAKY is typically Ezekiel toast with avocado (Vegenaise when I don't have avo), tomatoes (either regular or cherry, salted and peppered), and a boatload of fresh, crunchy sprouts - this one's a mix of 6 sprouts from sproutpeople.org
LUNCH is farro, sauteed tofu (burned it a bit), and two types of kimchi for that spice, crunch, and fermentation (great for gut health). For a dessert after lunch, I always love to have a coffee or tea and am enjoying a black bean brownie for a little sweet treat 😋 (check out the Live section for these brownies)

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6 months ago | [YT] | 5

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Refeed meals out ✨ almond milk latte and veg sandwich for breaky (sourdough toast, carmelized onions, tomato, spinach) with a side of pickled peppers + visit to the farmer's market for fresh veg & fruit + veggie ramen lunch (miso broth) but had to remove the avocado (need a break after the fast!) and couldn't finish the noodles since half of them stuffed me up. Had with a side of truffle salt edamame 😋 & strawberry green tea for dessert

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6 months ago | [YT] | 4

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REFEEDING DAY 😋 Dinner was at a Korean restaurant. Normally they'll serve white rice, some may have brown (this place didn't) but the other option was white rice mixed with some purple rice so I opted for that. I wasn't very hungry but decided to eat anyway since we had a friend visit from out of town. I shared some of the "jigae" or Korean stew with her - though there was a bit of meat in the stew, it's so easy to pick around it and fill my soup bowl with a variety of mushrooms, delicious stewed cabbage, greens, mung bean sprouts, and a bit of tofu. The banchan (side dishes) I ate were all the whole food plant ones - cooked and marinated zucchini, mung bean sprouts, kimchi, and salad (skipping the acorn jelly thing and fish cakes). I had one piece of the green onion pancake and it was a delicious treat.
10/10 nourishing meal that warmed my belly and soul 💓
For our late night snacking, I had herbal tea. (Normally it would be popcorn, maybe some chocolate.) Though I absolutely could've enjoyed some chocolate that night, I opted to stick with a warm tea and it was satisfying so all good 🙂

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REFEEDING DAY ✨ First coffee in 5 days was an iced coffee with almond milk. It was incredible! But I could only finish half of it. When we listen to our body's cues telling us we're satisfied (and feeling amazing), just remember we *will* have coffee again lol and don't need to necessarily finish it all in one sitting. Pop the rest in the fridge for later or the next day.
For lunch we went to a Thai street food place and I chose rice with veggies but started with this fresh mango. 😋 The natural sweetness and beautifully slippery texture was wonderful. They didn't have brown rice so white rice will do (not nearly as much fiber and nutrients but still has some!) And the veggies were lovely and spicy. The tofu was likely deep fried so not the healthiest choice but I only had a couple of pieces and let my lunch mates enjoy the rest.
Then for my after lunch iced green tea from a boba shop - I asked for 30% sweetness and it was plenty sweet!

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REFEEDING DAY 🥳 I woke up feeling berry hungry so went straight for the fresh raspberries (which tasted like absolute heaven) and blueberries. Not weighing out food is always such a treat coming out of this fast. My ketones were high (3.2 mmol/L) and that's largely because I skipped dinner the night before - I just wasn't hungry. My visceral fat over the week dropped down to 4 which I'm pleased with. My goal this year is to get it down to 3 (to lower my chances of developing chronic diseases.)
The key to coming out of a fast is to start replenishing our glucose stores so I chose 1 cup of dry oats made with water, soy milk, cinnamon, a hint of salt, and brown sugar. It was divine! I couldn't finish it since it was too much food 😳 so I stopped eating and got on with the day. I took with me a few extra blueberries and two steamed Korean sweet potatoes in case I got hungry (I was okay for hours). Oh the bliss of eating again (though I already miss being in the fasting state for that mental clarity and high!) ✨
#fmd #diy #breakingafast

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