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Day 3 of My Detox

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Day 3 of my detox has been another new experience. The headaches have subsided, except for one very brief one. However, my tongue was heavily coated and white. It was quite disgusting and now I wish I had taken a photo of it.

The hunger wasn’t a problem at all but, I was sick of drinking the same thing. I realized I’m such a variety girl. I don’t do well eating or drinking the same foods over and over.  I love all juices but was losing my desire for these quickly. I made it through each of them deciding to pass on the final Mean Green juice. I skipped it and went to the almond Mylk which is the final drink of each day! It’s a wonderful blend of dates, almonds, vanilla and sea salt.

I decided to retire early as I knew when I would awaken that I could break the fast if I chose to.  Sleep and rest is so important during a fast. This is when the body and mind rebuild and repair. Unfortunately, I was wide awake and actually almost wired. It was as if I had drank caffeine! One theory is that fasting can create abnormal adrenaline secretion that can also cause insomnia.

Another concern with people detoxing is that they will spend the day in the bathroom. By day three the colon was moving more than in the previous two days but nothing that would impact my normal routine. When there isn’t much going in, there isn’t much coming out…besides liquids!

Day 4 wasn’t much different than the previous three. I wasn’t really that hungry so I added a half scoop of plant protein to my Mean Green juice. It was a whole lot more appealing this way!

So bottom-line, I would definitely do this cleanse again. If you have an organic juice bar in your town, take advantage of the convenience.  It was so easy having the juices pre-made and a detailed guide of what I needed to drink and when.

My positive results: 1) I was unable to eat as much as I had been when I returned to a whole food diet. 2) I lost about six pounds and 3) eliminated sugar cravings and 4) experienced a great sense of accomplishment in taking control of my eating habits!

Are you ready to drop the weight and lose the sugar cravings? Let me know as I’d love to help.

Weight-Loss Goals That Help Ensure Success

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Today I announced my goals publicly. Stating your goals publicly helps ensure you will complete them. I did it because I want you to help hold me accountable for my actions. And to cheer me on when I succeed. Why? Well, confession time. I’ve gained around 7 pounds over the past few months—yikes!

All Excuses are Equal

I have a bad habit of thinking I need to eat or drink more frequently to stay warm in the winter.  Poor excuse? Absolutely, but it is mine! Also, I eat when I’m bored or anxious.

Some may find it hard to believe but I am human when it comes to my eating habits.  I like sweets. Good news…they are typically organic. Bad news…they all have calories and sugar! They all create fat and inflammation with lack of physical movement or eaten in excess.

I also love good food in general which is obvious from my frequent restaurant dining posts.

So beginning today, I’ll be sharing my journey of what I am eating, drinking, and my exercise routine over the next four weeks. I hope it will inspire you to “play along” in some form or fashion. Spring is knocking on the door so let the games begin!

Day 1 Goal:  Sugar detox.

How? Stop eating sugar and eat real food. The best way to manage your weight is by keeping a Food Journal. Write down everything you eat or drink and the approximate time for at least a week. This creates awareness of your excesses and deficiencies in your diet.

Fun, Sweaty Activity

Gym: interval training on elliptical and weights (leg day). One mile walk with my beloved Boxer.

Food Journal

Green Breakfast Smoothie:  1 cups water, 1 c spinach, 1 c kale, 1/2 apple, ¼ c blueberry, and 1/4 raspberry, 1 carrot, and 2 T flax seed.  Last but not least, my Modere Phytogreens which add another 27 carefully selected, highly bioavailable, and bioactive ingredients including marine and leafy greens and adaptogens to help optimize alkalinity, energy, and digestive health.

Lunch was a wild green salad with nuts/seeds and a cup of quinoa on the side.  3:00 p.m. Snack was sweet potato salad with walnuts and almonds, about one cup.  Sweet potatoes make me feel like I’m cheating!!

Dinner green salad, heirloom tomatoes with homemade oil and champagne vinegar dressing.  Quinoa and black beans as my main with around 6 organic corn chips.

Now it is getting tough. Craving dark chocolate or something sweet is really bad! I had a few close calls where my fingers were on the chocolate and I put it back. Instead, I had a tablespoon of almond butter.

Self Talk

Self-talk starts, ” I control food.  It doesn’t control me.  I am finished eating for the night.  Sugar harms my body, it does not heal or perform a functional purpose” Now go brush your teeth before you’re tempted again.

Water for the day:  9 cups!

I’m going to celebrate making it through Day 1! Good food, exercise, hydration, and no sweets.

I have a personal accountability partner as well. We will support each other daily and connect live at the end of the week. If you know what to eat, having a personal accountability partner is truly the key to success! If you don’t, that’s what I’m here for. Call or text 812-461-8922 to learn how we can serve you and help you stay accountable to achieve your wellness goals.

Waking to the smell of cinnamon rolls

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Okay, it is not exactly the title you would hope to find on January 2 from a Wellness/Nutrition Consultant!  Well, I did not plan this either. It’s called real life.  I wake up on the beautiful Sunday morning to the smell of cinnamon rolls–yikes! I suddenly remember my husband slipped them in the cart yesterday. I found them at checkout and questioned how they landed in my cart. He said they “jumped off the shelf into the cart” because he “didn’t do it”. I do love his sense of humor.

However, it makes for a perfect segue for us to transition back into the real world tomorrow. Statistically, around 45% are making commitments to eat better and exercise more or both. Piece of cake (or cinnamon roll), right? Okay, bad metaphor.

First of all, we all have to deal with temptations in the real world. If our spouses and grown children are not always on the same program, that is not an excuse for us to make poor choices. That seems to be the number one excuse people use as to why they can’t eat healthy. I often hear that “my spouse brings home junk food” or “my kids won’t eat that”.

Zig Ziglar said it so well, “For 24 years of my adult life, by choice I weighed well over 200 lbs. I say by choice because you see I have never accidentally eaten anything.”

I didn’t eat the cinnamon roll. Was I tempted? Yes. But I remember the commitment I have to myself and my body. I remind myself how bad I will feel after eating it and that the so called pleasure of the moment of eating it will not outweigh the damage to my body. I also know that sugar is much like a drug, highly addictive and eating it will disrupt my blood sugar levels for the entire day.   I remind myself of the mental aspect and dealing with the guilt of caving in–not being true to my word or commitment. It really isn’t worth ruining my day.

Yes, everything in moderation but for most it works best to make that 100% commitment. Think about your physician, surgeon, nurse, pilot and air traffic controller. What if they had a 90% or 95% commitment mindset? Having that wavering mindset can wear you out when you are in constant battle. 100% commitment is a breeze!