5 mins and PRESTO: It's Pesto! (Paleo style)

Delicious! I never would've thought that I might like a Paleo pesto but due to my diet restrictions, I've had to find a recipe and this is it. This is IT! It's so gooooood 😍

Almond Basil Pesto 

1 1/2 cups of fresh basil leaves, washed (you can add a little fresh parsley) 

1 clove of garlic 

1/2 cup of activated* almonds 

*(activated means that these have been soaked for more than twelve hours or overnight in half cup of water. I used distilled water or you can also use purified water.)

1/4 cup of cold pressed extra virgin olive oil (use the best quality olive oil that you can find) 

2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice 

1/8 teaspoon Himalayan salt 

Food processor or blender: Add all ingredients and blend until well mixed. You may have to scrape down the sides and blend more than once. 

Remember: Have the self control to limit your spoonfuls! 💪🏻 1 cup is about 500 cals. I do 1 tbsp, it's delicious and you don't need more than that for salads or veggies or veggie pastas. 

Also, for anyone that cares here's a little bit more about why activated almonds are also good for you.

http://www.easypeasyorganic.com/2011/01/ready-set-activate-activated-almonds.html?m=1

Healthy Breakfast - non protocol

Some people need help in seeing what a healthy breakfast looks like. 

As you know I am sick so a lot of these breakfasts I cannot eat due to sugar and grains being in them (even though it's low and natural) but this is for MOST people seeking real weight loss and leaning results.. These are realistic portion sizes to keep one full and prepped for their workouts! 

Consistent healthy meals is where the real fast changes happen! :) I am off to workout right now. These abs won't make themselves come out- they need my help with diet! 

Sing a new song in the midst of trial. #sicklife

Last night was terrible! I was symptomatic with stinging and biting and crawling. I started to feel the familiar blame feeling toward God. 

Why the hell has this happened to me? Who did this to me? What am I going to do? Wtf? Etc etc.

Then I just shifted it. I said NO! I'm not gonna let this illness stress me. I'm going to CHOOSE my happiness instead. I'm going to choose gratitude. 

Stress makes this illness worse! So I wrote a song. I often give God the wrong attributes and that's what it's about.  A case of mistaken identity. 

The enemy does the stealing, the killing and destroying - NOT God. 

13% body fat on this new illness diet! 

New song because He is the Healer, NOT the pain and misery dealer.

Sugar free, dairy free --Snack idea! 

More stinging this week!! 

Diet plan.