My Clean Journey

[paleorika]

#arya has been moping in her room today and won't come down for #familytime. #aryaproblems

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Paleo Eggplant chicken curry. My first official recipe! I had leftover food in the fridge and just threw them together and it turned out pretty good :) 1 lb chicken 2 cups eggplant 1/2 an onion 1 1/4 cups full fat coconut milk 2 tsp red pepper flakes (because I like it spicy) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp chili powder (strange, I know, but it worked) 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp mixed herbs of choice or just go straight for the basil 2 tsp coconut sugar or honey Sauté onion and eggplant with salt and pepper to taste. When onion is translucent add chopped chicken and eggplant. Add spices. Whisk coconut milk, sugar and salt in a small bowl. When chicken is cooked, add the coconut milk mixture. cook until eggplant is done and curry has reached desired consistency.

[paleorika]

I never thought I would be glad to live next to a #7elevin, but this $1 #pumpkin black #coffee has been awesome for my morning :) #livingitup (at 7-Eleven)

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I've got a feeling this #project isn't getting finished tonight. #kittyhelper #ragdoll #alreadyquitmydayjob

[paleorika]

#paleo #jumbalaya :) #paleoadventures #cleaneating #cajun #whoneedsrice?

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#Chicken and #spinach #sausage with #zucchini :) #paleolife #paleo #dinnerathome

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She caught it in that last jump :) #mylittlehunter #flycatching

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#firstday! #bumc #gcgirls #bumcclock (at Boston University School of Medicine)

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Feeling pretty official :) #bumc #keytothecity #bostonbound

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Best setup in almost a month! I don't have a desk yet so I am using the new island in our kitchen. I can take calls because its quiet and I get two screens! @camellia5 you will love me today :) #backtowork

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@kathrynthesoso 's #piñacolada #paleo #muffins :) our first baking experience in our new home and they were amazing!

[paleorika]

For 5 hours today I was afraid I lost Arya. Turns out she was hiding behind the dishwasher... She is a little brat for hiding from me but I am so happy to see her!!! 😹 #runaway #newhidingplaces #someoneneedsabathtonight

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It's been feeling like #fall recently so my recent #craving has been #chai #tea lattes! I just found out I could be using canned #coconutmilk instead of whole milk and it tastes amazing. Of course, I like to splurge and add a teaspoon of #honey ;) #paleo #paleoadventures #chiatea #feelinglikefall #ilovethewayieat

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[noxidanamchara]

Probably the most important post of 2013.

[fishandmuffins]

DEFINITELY the most important post of 2013.

[fitabled]

tell yourself that it’s something you don’t do. When you self talk and tell yourself you can’t have something it has an effect of making you want it even more. But if you say that it is something you simply don’t do you are more likely to stick with it.

For example:

"I can’t...

[paleorika]

This is so true! I was even thinking about this today :)

[paleorika]

Unknown progress!

Hey all, I am going to be honest with you. I was feeling discouraged about this new lifestyle. I felt that I had made a lot of great changes for the better. I am not craving sugar at all anymore! I hadn't seen any weight loss but I figured at least I've gotten that out of all this. I KNOW I am eating healthy so maybe it's just a long term investment into my future if I'm not seeing any results now. Then I went shopping yesterday. I grabbed a size 4 skirt because that's what I always wear and I thought, <i>I really hope I still fit into this</i>. I put it on and I thought the skirt fit weird. With help, I realized it was too big! I now fit into a size 2 and I am shocked. Didn't think this would happen at all! I have new expectations now and I'm inspired to keep this up. :) ~Erika

[paleorika]

Woke up at 5 this morning to run along the Charles. It's amazing how many #runners are up that early :). #goodmorningboston