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| Lori before losing 100 pounds, 1999. | Lori after |
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Today is my final day of the detox, for breakfast I had an organic apple and a glass of organic tomato juice. For lunch I added in organic lentils. I had the lentils over brown and wild rice over spinach, spring mix and some brocolli. If you told me 2 weeks ago that I would love that, I would have thought you were crazy…it has to have some meat or chicken to be really good. But it was delicious.
I also went to an organic farm today and bought some heirloom tomatoes, I am going to cut those up with some organic basil for dinner tonight over rice. YUM! I also bought organic Medjool Dates, it’s like eating candy they are so sweet and good. If you have never had one, just buy one at your local grocery store and try it, you can thank me later.
I still haven’t had an hunger pangs, mostly I get lightheaded, that’s how I know it is time to eat. I am very excited that I completed my goal with this detox. I will pay very close attention to what foods I add back into my diet and how they make me feel. A friend just compared it to being like a baby, adding each new food and seeing what/how it works for you. I like that comparison very much and look forward to determining what makes me feel the best.
Have a wonderful evening and a healthy tomorrow!
Good Morning! I have finished my morning walk, and I skipped the elliptical today since I have weight training tonight. The detox is going great, I am about to have my first solid food in 7 days. Yesterday day 10 of the detox/fasting journey was my last day of just organic juices, of which I did 7 days. I will break my fast with an organic Apple, I am a bit nervous about this but will have it anyway. I am not really hungry though my stomach is still making lots of noise. I did have my tomato juice to start the morning. I feel strange knowing that I am going to eat, a part of me doesn’t want to and another part of me believes it is time. It is a very different feeling that I can’t define. I think because I have found this to be so easy and eliminating all food choices and knowing that I am only having juice has relieved all pressure. I expend no energy on thoughts of food, it’s been wonderful. It is amazing how much time and energy we can put into thoughts of food. Not just the unhealthy, but as simple as what will I have for breakfast, etc, are we going out for dinner? There have been no thoughts of that, it is strictly we are having juice. It reminds me of when I was very strict with a meal plan and followed it exactly for 4 weeks, no excuses, and no changes. Once you make up your mind, the discipline actually sets you free. Perhaps that is what is holding me back from the apple, I think I give up some of the discipline, but that is up to me. I can still be disciplined. Okay I am going to get the apple.
I am very grateful for all that I have learned during this process so far and I look forward to learning even more over the next few days as I reintegrate food into my life. I am excited that friends that have watched me do this are going to give it a try, not to the extreme, but to do the detox portion, not the fasting portion. It makes me feel great that people want to be healthy and are willing to make a change and an effort to be that way.
If you have been reading my blog for the past week you know that I have been detoxing my body and mind. Well over the past couple of days lots more clarity on what triggers me. Not just my own emotions but those of the people around me that I love. I find this extraordinarily interesting. Here’s the big difference, when I get anxious my pattern is to reach for food, it calms me. However, when people are upset around me, I want to feed them. YIKES!
I have been going back in my memories to see if I can recall this occuring in my life. My Mom was not a eat you’ll feel better person, but my Dad definitely ate through his stress. I picked up his pattern, I am leaving that pattern daily.
What I notice is how much I miss the act of cooking, it’s not so much the actual eating, but the cooking. I love to cook, it has always been very calming for me. It allows my creative juices to flow, it keeps me active and it takes my mind off of whatever is bothering me. Over the past 10 years I have learned to cook very healthy, low calorie meals so it has worked out great.
But and this is a big but, I have not cooked for anyone since last Wednesday and with emotions running wild due to the Detox I realize how much a part of my life cooking is. I am truly loving how much I am learning and what is coming up during this process. I hope that even if you don’t do as long or extreme a detox, I do really hope that you do some kind of detox.
It has been a thrill so far and still no physical hunger, and not one headache either. What a fabulous 8 days, I am looking forward to more feelings coming up and more learning. It has truly been a wonderful experience so far.
I have completed my 3rd day of organic juices only. I had a twinge of hunger earlier in the day, around 11:30 am, while out doing errands. It lasted a few minutes and then it was gone. I have also noticed a difference in my taste buds with the juices I am drinking.
Yesterday I had an emotional day, the cleansing can bring up many issues. As I worked through the issues I was fine, but noticed an unbelievable urge to go out for dinner. Just to sit and relax with food (probably lots of food). I didn’t of course but again very interesting to want that even though I was not hungry.
Also had a Reiki treatment this evening, thank you Sarah, www.sarahsoulutions.com, it was very healing and I feel wonderful tonight.
If you choose to do a detox please be aware of the emotions that may come up from it and be prepared to accept them and work through what you may learn. I am ready for a peaceful and restful night of sleep and wish you the same.
Today was my first day of just organic fruit and vegetable juices. That’s right no food. I am amazed that I am not hungry at all. Although my stomach is making some great sounds, I don’t feel physical hunger.
I have noticed that my thoughts have gone to food a couple of times during the day, mostly at lunch time. I kept thinking “oh I have to make something” and then I would remember that I am not eating. Very interesting, that even though I am not hungry still thought it was “time” to eat. hmmm?
There are warnings in the book about the clarity that will come and how people make major life changes (relationships, jobs, etc). This could prove to bevery interesting following so shortly after the James Ray 3 day seminar. I look forward to whatever may come over the next week or so.
On the more physical side, I have to brush my teeth every few hours, they feel like I just woke up, it’s all the toxins. I also bought a tongue scraper and do that a bunch of times daily. It’s amazing how the body gets rid of stuff.
I also worked out at Cutting Edge Fitness tonight (weight training) and my trainer didn’t notice any drop off in strength, sweet.
I am excited to be sharing the changes that I feel and go through during this detoxification. If you have any questions please email me.
I am on my second day of my detoxification, I am only eating organic fruits, vegetables, rice and lentils. So far I feel great, still keeping up my activity, and other normal routines. My challenge comes tonight and tomorrow as I cook for clients and am not allowed to taste anything. On day four I switch to only organic fruit and vegetable juices, about 1200 calories a day to keep my energy source flowing. I have done this before and went 5 days, I am looking forward to going at least 7 days this time.
Cleansing my body and my mind, it’s all great.
Researchers found that women who see the glass as half full are at a lower risk for developing heart disease, and have a lower risk of dying from any cause, than those who see the glass as half empty.
I am not sure a study actually had to be done, somethings we just know. Having a positive attitude and seeing the good all around you instead of the bad makes you happier. Being happy tends to reduce stress, stress is the cause of almost all illness in one way or another.
If thinking positive is not your natural thought, start to make a point of noticing your negative thoughts. Once you become aware of the negative you can make a point of looking for the positive and thinking that way.
By changing your thoughts you really can change your life. If you think you are just not that kind of a person who can change their thoughts, remind yourself again that it is just a thought. Thoughts can always change, you have complete control over your thoughts, no matter what is happening in your life, your thoughts are controlled 100% by you.
I know you can do this, if one person can, then all people can. By creating thoughts, feelings, and actions you will create the life you have only dared dream.
Have Fruit on hand and ready to eat. Wash, cut, and store in containers in the fridge for you and the whole family to enjoy. Fruit is a healthy sweet treat, because it tastes wonderful and is loaded with nutrients, fiber, and water. Make a habit of eating at least 2 servings every day. Remember: fresh, frozen, and even canned fruits qualify as fruit servings. 100% fruit juice is also acceptable.
1. Don’t feel like cutting it all up yourself, treat yourself to a fruit platter, even if you are not having a party. I always think it tastes much better if I don’t have to do all the work.
2.Freeze grapes and Blueberries and you’ll enjoy a cool treat for hot days.
3. Make a refreshing fruit smoothie with yogurt or skim milk, berries, and frozen banana. Blend until creamy and enjoy!
I AM WORTHY! We may say this and “believe” it, but our actions may not.
If I am worthy, what makes me feed my body unhealthy foods?
What makes me overeat?
How we act is much more important than what we say.
Going forward treat your body, mind and soul with healthy foods, portions, time and love.
Repeat multiple times daily in front of a mirror looking into your eyes.
I AM WORTHY, SIMPLY BECAUSE I AM!
I AM DESERVING!
I CAN DO ANYTHING!
