DAY 14

BREAKFAST
SOUP W/ CHICKEN, SQUASH, LETTUCE

SNACK
SWEET POTATO
20 FL OZ WATER

LUNCH
SOUP W/ CHICKEN, SQUASH, LETTUCE

SNACK
20 FL OZ WATER
PEAR

DINNER
SALMON W/ SIDE SALAD
1 SCOOP GREEN TEA ICE CREAM (Was at my friend's birthday party)
16.9 FL OZ OF WATER

EXERCISE: 1 MILE WALKING

DAY 13

I went to a 90th birthday today.

BREAKFAST
CHICKEN SOUP W/ SWEET POTATO

SNACK
16.9 FL OF WATER

LUNCH
1 PALM SIZE OF CHICKEN BREAST W/ PEAS
1/4 PALM SIZE OF STEAK
1/8 PALM SIZE BREAD

SNACK
30 FL OZ WATER
1/4 PALM SIZE OF WHITE CAKE
20 FL OZ WATER

DINNER
CHICKEN SOUP W/ SQUASH

SNACK
16.9 FL OZ WATER

EXERCISE
1/4 MILE OF WALKING

DAY 12

BREAKFAST
1 EGG WHITE
1/2 OMELET W/ SPINACH

SNACK
1 PEAR
30 FL OZ WATER

LUNCH
1 PALM SIZE SALMON
SIDE OF SALAD

SNACK
1 APPLE
30 FL OZ WATER

DINNER
CHICKEN W/ SNOW PEAS + MUSHROOM

SNACK
16.9 FL OF WATER

EXERCISE: 1/2 MILE WALKING

DAY 11

Today was my coworker's last day before retiring. He brought donuts. I couldn't resist. For those who don't know donuts are my weaknesses!

BREAKFAST
1 EGG WHITE
1/8 SUGAR DONUT

SNACK
16.9 FL OZ WATER
PEAR

LUNCH
1 TABLESPOON BROWN RICE
EGG PLANT, CHICKEN, LEAF LETTUCE

SNACK
APPLE
30 FL OZ WATER

DINNER
LEAF LETTUCE SALAD W/ CHICKEN

EXERCISE
1/2 MILE WALKING

DAY 10

BREAKFAST
2 EGG WHITES

SNACK
30 FL OZ OF WATER
PEAR

LUNCH
3/4 PALM SIZE LEMON HERB CHICKEN
1/2 SWEET POTATO

SNACK
30 FL OZ OF WATER
APPLE

DINNER
2 TABLESPOON BROWN RICE
1/4 PALM SIZE SALMON

EXERCISE
1/4 MILE WALKING

DAY 8

BREAKFAST
PORK W/ EGGPLANTS
1 EGG WHITE

SNACK
16.9 FL OZ WATER

LUNCH
SOUP W/ SPINACH, EGGPLANTS, CHICKEN

SNACK
30 FL OZ WATER
GRAPES

DINNER
CHICKEN W/ LEAF LETTUCE

EXERCISE: 1/4 MILE OF WALKING
REST DAY

DAY 7

My last day in Chicago, so my diet will be so much better than the 3 days here. I actually couldn't wait to try to go home to do better detox.

BREAKFAST (Still in Chicago)
LEFT OVER ROASTED CHICKEN SLICES
1 HANDFUL OF CORNBREAD

SNACK
16 FL OZ WATER
BBQ PORK BUN - (Just ate the inside)

LUNCH
While my fiance enjoyed his Chicago hot dog, I walked to about 6 different restaurants at the airport to see what I could eat.
1/2 PINT SIZE OF ARTICHOKE + MUSHROOM SALAD
1 3/4 MEATBALL

SNACK
HANDFUL GRAPES
8 FL OZ WATER

EARLY DINNER
WONTON SOUP W/ BOY CHOY. Avoided Wonton wrapper.

SNACK
16.9 FL OZ WATER

DINNER
SOUP W/ EGGPLANT, PORK, CELERY

EXERCISE: 2 MILES OF WALKING
VERY LITTLE WATER TODAY

Overall I didn't follow all the rules of detox but I did a pretty good job considering my fiancé was eating nothing but carbs, sweets and greasy foods in front of me for 3 days straight. I'm glad someone got to enjoy it. :)

DAY 6

BREAKFAST
1/4 PALM SIZE OF CHICKEN SLICES
2 TEASPOON OF STICKY RICE
HANDFUL OF LETTUCE SLICES

SNACK
1 APPLE
16.9 FL OZ OF WATER

EARLY LUNCH
3 ROUND SALTED CRACKERS
1/4 PALM SIZE OF CHICKEN SLICES
1 BBQ CHICKEN WING (Just tried to eat inside and disregard the BBQ sauce)

SNACK
16.9 FL OZ OF WATER

LATER LUNCH
WONTON SOUP W/ PORK, BOY CHOY. (Did not eat Wontop Wrap). Didn't drink soup.
LETTUCE WRAP W/ PEANUT SAUCE, GROUND BEEF. (Wasn't a good choice) Only ate 2 little portions
FRUIT TEA

SNACK
16.9 FL OZ WATER

DINNER
ROASTED CHICKEN
SALAD W/ AVOCADOS
1 HANDFUL SIZE OF CORNBREAD (Bandera's - Couldn't resist. =/)

EXERCISE: 5 MILES OF WALKING

NOTE: I HAVE NOT FELT ANY BLOATING, LIVE PAINS, SIDE PAINS SINCE BEFORE MY VISIT TO THE DOCTOR. CHANGING YOUR DIET REALLY HELPS. PLUS WATER + EXERCISE.
BEFORE THE DOCTOR VISIT, I WOULD ONLY DRINK 20 FL OZ A DAY AVERAGE. NOW I DRINK AVERAGE 50 FL OZ. STILL NOT ENOUGH BUT TRYING!

DAY 5

I had " lightly sampled" some dishes. I wouldn't recommend it, but I'm human and on vacation. I couldn't starve. Today's diet was not the greatest but it sure taste good.

BREAKFAST
EGG WHITE OMELET W/ MUSHROOM, ASPARAGUS, SPINACH

SNACK
HANDFUL GRAPES
2 SLICES OF WATERMELON
1 TINY BITE OF A CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE
16.9 FL OZ WATER

LUNCH
1 TEASPOON OF EGGPLANT SMEAR
TINY TINY SAMPLE OF BREAD W/ GOAT CHEESE. SO TINY BUT STILL FELT SO WRONG
1 teaspoon of eggplant smear
1/8 PALM SIZE OF SEA BASS
3/4 PALM SIZE OF PORK W/ KALE

SNACK
33.8 FL OZ OF WATER
3/4 EGG TART

DINNER
My fiance ordered a deep dish pizza that I am proud to say I resisted my temptation.
CEASAR SALAD W/ CHICKEN AND NO DRESSING
6 CELERY STICKS
8 FL OZ OF WATER
1 BBQ CHICKEN WING (Just tried to eat the chicken meat w/out the sauce)

EXERCISE : 5 MILES OF WALKING

DAY 4

My fiancé and I had booked a trip to go to Chicago a while back. I was excited to go but a little bummed there was a lot I couldn't eat. My mom knew my condition and packed me chicken and veggies for my trip. I decided to just do the best I could.

Woke up at 5am and off to Chicago

BREAKFAST (Home)

COOKED SPINACH WITH EGGS
1 TABLESPOON OF PLAIN STICKY RICE WITH CHICKEN SLICES

SNACKS
1 APPLE
16.9 FL OZ WATER

LUNCH
1 TABLESPOON OF STICKY RICE WITH CHICKEN SLICES
COOKED SPINACH
8 FL OZ OF WATER

SNACK
1 HANDFUL OF GRAPES

DINNER (Since it was my fiance's 30th coming up, we went to a restaurant called Moto's for a 20 item food tasting. This is TOUGH, but I did really well. I literally would just take ant bites and give the ones I absolutely couldn't touch to my fiance)

GTM FOOD TASTING is what I ate. I probably completely 1/4 of it all in all. Still a great experience.
40 FL OZ OF WATER

EXERCISE: 2 MILES OF WALKING

DAY 3

BREAKFAST

SOUP WITH CHICKEN OKRA SPINACH
LETTUCE W/ SALMON

SNACK:
BLACKBERRIES
16.9 FL OZ OF WATER

LUNCH (Met Dad for Lunch so I ate a little bad)

HAINAN CHICKEN DISH W/ GARLIC (A bit salty)
3 TEASPOONS OF RICE
FEW PIECES OF LETTUCE
16.9 FL OZ OF WATER

SNACK:
GRAPES
1/2 YAMS
16.9 FL OZ OF WATER

DINNER
SOUP WITH SPINACH & OKRA
1 BOILED EGG WHITE
16.9 FL OZ OF WATER

DAY 2

I decided to take the day off today like my doctor told me to do. It feels great especially since I was working 2 jobs for the past 3 months. Everyone needs some R & R from time to time.

BREAKFAST:

OMELET (SPINACH, PORK, FULL EGG)
16.9 FL OZ OF WATER

SNACK:
GRAPES
3 ROASTED VEGETABLE CRACKERS (To avoid being light headed)
2 TEASPOONS OF AVOCADO

LUNCH:
SOUP OF SHITAKE MUSHROOM, PORK LOIN SLICES, OKRA, CARROTS
8 FL OZ OF WATER
2 TEASPOONS OF BROWN RICE

SNACK:
BLACKBERRIES

DINNER:
SOUP OF SHITAKE MUSHROOM, OKRA, PORK LOIN SLICES, CARROTS
CHICKEN SALAD
SALMON PIECES WITH LETTUCE
8 OZ WATER

STILL NOT ENOUGH WATER!

DAY 1

Although my doctor said to take a week off I went to work and decided to be off all next week. Last night, I boiled some chicken, eggs and vegetables so I can bring to work today.

BREAKFAST:

CHICKEN BREAST (BOILED)
BOY CHOY
EGG WHITES (1)

SNACK:
BLACKBERRIES
16.9 FL OZ OF WATER

LUNCH: (We had an Easter Party and I had to resist everything but what I could eat. A bit hard but I had to do what I had to do)

CHICKEN SALAD
A TINY TINY SCOOP OF FRIED RICE (Shouldn't have)
CHICKEN SLICES
8 FL OZ OF WATER

SNACK:
BLACKBERRIES
8 FL OZ OF WATER

DINNER:

CHICKEN BREAST PIECES
SPINACH
PIECES OF PORK WITH VERY LIGHT SEASONING

SNACK:
GRAPES
8 FL OZ OF WATER
3 ROASTED VEGETABLE CRACKERS (Hmm probably shouldn't have)
ALOE VERA

NOTE: Not enough water today!
Felt a little light headed, so I ate a few crackers. Not too bad.

SLEPT AT 1015PM LIKE A BABY.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT DOCTOR

How many of you have gone to a doctor and paid your coworker of X amount and only get to see them for about 5-10 minutes? You wait sometimes one hour to see them for 5-10 minutes. What do they do after they ask you several questions, write up a prescription and give you medication? I am not here to bash any type of doctor, but to tell you to pick a doctor that fits you. From the time I was born until about 26 years old, I went to see Western doctors for everything. Until my first bronchitis attack, I decided to visit a friend of mine who studied a technique so different from what Western doctors studied. I was prescribed herbs for my Lungs and the bacteria that came along with it. I won't be naming any names of the supplements, herbs in any of my entries. It's been almost 4 years since I've had a deadly cough. I have just had dry coughs, but never one that sounded like I was going to spit up flem. With this type of doctor, he saw me for at least an hour every time to make sure there was nothing else going on so he can fix me. I wasn't given any medication but pure supplements. Supplements that never made me drowsy or tired. In fact, it gave me energy. So to get to the bottom line, make sure you do your research, get your recommendation when you get sick to find a doctor that suits you that will take great care of you.

CHANGING THE DIET

The doctor gave me a list of what to eat. Basically all I can eat is meat, vegetables, fruits and water. NO CARBS and worse of all NO SUSHI. I just automatically set my mentality to CARBS BEING EVIL. It doesn't seem too hard right now but we'll see in a few days. I came home and boiled some chicken to eat with vegetables. Glass of water before bed and there went my night.

BALANCIFIED

BALANCIFIED is not a word you'd find in the dictionary but it's a word I'll will start using throughout the blog. To me it means balancing your body and soul. Keeping a balanced life is really important mentally and physically. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. You have to allocate your life. Whether its family, friends, work, relationships, school. Make sure you balance your stresses with some fun and relaxation time.

This is something I'm trying to learn as I get older. I hope everyone can do the same and stay healthy.

Without health, you can't enjoy your life.

Note: Read "About Me" portion before you decide to go on with the rest of the blog to understand.