Sorry about the delay in posting. We have been busy and sick, and sick of the super cold winter. There is something nice about doing a detox in the spring. Rebirth, new life, who knows? But for me it is partly the ability to escape the nasty detox symptoms and desire for foods I shouldn't be eating. I can just go out for a walk. Take the kiddos to the park. But when it is subzero, I don't even want to take the kiddos from the house to the car to the store. Or the library. Or the Children's Museum. And when the local schools are closing because of dangerously low temps. We stay inside.
So in the end, I lost 2 pounds total. Not bad. Kinda disappointing for all the effort. But in fairness, I did feel pretty darn good. After day 3. Although, it took a couple days to get that song "Man in the Mirror" out of my head. Thanks, sis. And now it is back.
I started winding down on Sunday. I've been keeping up with the anti-oxidant berry drink and the super green drink, I have some leftover supplements this time, so why not use them all? And vegetable juice at least once a day. Today, I plan to switch the vegetable juice to a apple/greens smoothie. I've been keeping up with the soups, nothing like soup on a cold winter day. When I am sick, I love a piping hot bowl of broth. So lots of hot soup and tea.
Also, on Monday I decided to commit to the Almased plan. Here is why:
1. It is supposed to be good for revving up my slow metabolism.
2. It is supposed to be safe for losing fat but not muscle.
3. I am pretty sure my body has trouble with hormone imbalance, glucose intolerance, adrenal fatigue and or hypothyroidism. Sounds like a lot, but all those are pretty closely connected. And Almased is supposed to help balance it all out.
Now any fasting would probably work to "reset" what is not balanced in your body. But after my last pregnancy it took 21 days with the juice fast. I don't want to do that again. I have different priorities now. Also, I think my body is in a little worse shape this time. So I'm going to use the shakes and see what happens. I am not a fan of meal replacement shakes as a way to lose weight. I dislike protein powders. alot of gross fake ingredients. Why would I do a detox juice fast and turn around and put a bunch of junk back in? Almased is all natural, no fake flavors or sugars or colors, ect. I am hoping it helps me lose weight, but more importantly, that it kickstarts my metabolism and then I can eat healthy and lose weight and have all the energy and benefits that are supposed to come with a healthy diet.
And lastly. I am taking a 30 fast from gluten and sugar. Taking the cue from my little sis, I am going to make my calendar with a different person or intention on every day. That way, when I want to give up, I will be reminded that I am choosing to sacrifice on this day for this person. I am too much of a people pleaser to short change someone by not sticking to my sacrifice for them ;) win. win.
side note: if you ever have a searingly painful sore throat, take very very warm water, a splash of lemon or lime juice, 1 teaspoon of honey & 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (or open 2 capsules & pour into cup) drink it down fast. and feel the burn. Have another drink ready to ease the pain. but in minutes my throat went from constant searing pain to, it hurts a little when I swallow. And there is your fun fact for today.
