Peach Tea Nectar

If you fail to prepare, you’re prepared to fail.  ~Mark Spitz

Since April 4th I have lost 5.3 pounds, dropping from 261.5 to 256.2 pounds or 2.0% of my bodyweight.  I feel better, have been working out regularly and eating well.  Tomorrow I will take measurements, but Peedie Smudge commented yesterday that I am “much easier to hug.” 

One lifestyle change can explain the entire shift:  PREPARATION.  Everyday we have prepared food for the next day.  This has two main benefits:  1) I choose what I eat, so am more likely to eat it, and 2) If it’s ready, it’s much easier to adhere to whichever plan you’re following.  I doubt I could passively eat healthy.

I have been eating “clean” for the most part, following the CrossFit food mantra, “Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar.”  In addition, I keep a ready supply of lemons in the office to conquer cravings.  My favorite is fresh lemon juice added to a green/peach tea blend.  It has minimal sugar from the lemon and is packed with flavor.  It makes a good iced tea as well. 

Peach Tea Nectar

12 oz water
Juice from 1/4 lemon
1 Green teabag
1 Peach teabag

Boil the water and begin steeping the tea.  Squeeze in the lemon juice, then drop the lemon into the tea.  I let mine cool down so it’s not scalding.  Once finished, I add 8-10 oz of cold water to the lemon and remaining teabags for all-natural flavored water.  I usually add another shot of lemon juice, just for fun.