Day 10: Master Cleanse

Yay my day is finally over.  I have to say overall I lost 8lbs.  I can't tell by looking at myself if I lost it but I do feel it in my clothes.  Actually I did notice my butt smaller urgh gotta work on that.  I'm excited to start finding healthier recipes and look into cooking more.  Being on this cleanse diet wasn't hard at all as far as your body going through the changes.  There were no symptoms or any weakness to it.  The only hard part was the temptation, the desire to eat, the smell of food, missing the taste of food was pretty difficult.  I did lose my cravings for sweets which is good.  I'll see where my cravings lye tomorrow but I'm suppose to tread lightly before I make my jump back into the eating world.  My discipline really did kick in to gear and what's cool is my friends were supportive and cheered me on so I had to prove myself and to others I can do this.  I am motivated to know that I can stay committed.  Next stop Bikram Yoga....

Day 6: Master Cleanse

Ok day 6 is making me more anxious for day 10 to arrive.  I'm starting to think of food a lot.  I swear I can eat 3 juicy burgers, a nice lean steak, and an omelet lol.  The smell of it makes me appreciate food even more.  Urgh I can't go back now. It's too late and I have 4 more days to go.  I hope I can handle it this weekend because I will have nothing but time on my hands.  I need to stay busy.  I have noticed how conscience I am without food too.  The other day I was overwhelmed at work and my first thought was food and thinking about grabbing something to eat.  I noticed that when I start to stress or feel pressured I run to food to comfort me.  It's pretty interesting.  I also noticed that I haven't craved any sweets.  No interest in sweets at all because usually around late afternoon I need sugar in my system.  Maybe the sweetness of the syrup in my drink is supporting that.  Hmn so far I have lost weight 4 lbs to b exact.  That's a plus and I definitely noticed it with my clothes I'm starting to fit comfortably and better in my size.  Before I felt the tight squeeze coming in so I knew I had to take control of this situation.  Lately the last several days hasn't been tough for me.  It seems like the last couple of days will be for me cuz my patience is being tested.  I do want this to be over but at the same time I'm content.  I haven't felt different being on this diet which is a good thing.  I say to really stick to this plan is discipline not think too much about being on it and don't tease yourself by surrounding by food, other than that this should be a breeze.  The added benefit is you will be much healthier and lose weight at the same time.  But I do love food so all good things done in moderation.....moving forward.

Music takes us back......into time

I went to see Kem perform live the other day.  He's just an amazing song writer and singer.  I mean if you actually listened to his songs you would think man he knows love.  The good love and the heartache love.  Just the way he sings it which such passion and sincerity in his voice is something I can feel.  I definitely felt it.  I felt it when I looked back to that place you once went through and where you're at now.  Sometimes I discount the past like maybe it wasn't real because I don't feel that now.  Oh God how I'm wrong.  But had I gone back to that place if I were living it now my goodness I would of had a break down.  His songs back then was my therapy when I was going through my emotions.  Listening to him live just brought me back.  Honestly I appreciate it more just by reminiscing.  I was in this trance listening to his songs going back into time watching myself popping in his CD.  I didn't even think about the bad times I was thinking overall in that period of my life when I was in school, working, living with my roommates, going out to parties, having get togethers, stalking boyfriends lol.  It was just a nice reminder of where I use to be.  I had this beautiful awakening bliss that made me more grateful and sometimes miss back then.  Hearing him live made be feel more alive than ever.  Oh man music is a necessity in our lives for real.  Just imagine without it.

Day 1: Master Cleanse

Ok I started feeling something with my body.  I can't say I had hunger pains but I was craving food if that makes sense.  Any smell of food or talks of going out and having drinks just made me feel it more and more.  Man I can't believe how much free time you have not eating.  It's such a habit to go in the kitchen and grab something.  I almost caught myself grabbing a snack just for the heck of it and I wasn't even hungry.  Even  if you're not planning on eating or drinking going out seems weird.  Anyways later in the evening I was starting to get a headache and a bit tired.  I took the Saltwater flush to start accelerate the cleansing process and boy the minute I drunk it 15 mins later my bowels were on a go.  It was a weird feeling but the cleansing process is working.  I felt a lot better after that too. I did wake up in the middle of the night cuz of hunger pains so I did drink water and went back to sleep.  Today I woke up and feel refreshed made my juice and on to day 2.  So far day 1 wasn't too bad.

10 Day Master Cleanse

Ok folks today I started my master cleanse diet before I begin my Bikram Yoga regimen.  I'm thinking about signing up for their 60 day commitment program their offering too hmnnn.   I don't know that may be too much pressure for me.  Anyways I figured before I start off heavily working out with the heat and all I should try to cleanse my insides before I work on my outsides.  I don't know but I'm starting  to look into finding natural ways on eating and finding creative ways to cook with less processed foods.  Not that I have before but now I'm looking into changing my whole lifestyle and stack up on natural necessities instead of buying whatever.  I guess what I'm saying is I'll be more conscience on what I'm eating.

So today I started my 10 day cleanse.  This diet consists of lemon, syrup, cayenne pepper, and water.  Prior to that I've been eating light to prepare my body for the strict liquid diet.  Meaning no food, no drinks (only water).  I have to say the drink doesn't taste bad at all.  So that's a plus, I can drink this all day.  Right now my body doesn't feel weird at all.  It feels normal, no agitation, hunger pains, light headed, nothing that I would imagine when I usually feel hungry.  That was my main concern but so far so good.  I don't have any cravings which helps because my fridge is practically empty too.  I don't feel tired or over energized either.  I just drank the juice two hours ago so maybe not much impact yet but I have started using the restroom early.  I can't tell yet if that's from my diet or normal use.  But I have to say so far so good so let the countdown begin.  I'll keep you  posted on how my 10 day cleanse is working for me.

One month into my journey

Ok the last two weekends have been such a blast I haven't had a chance to reflect on my goals.  Right now I'm slowly dreading going into work preparing taxes.  Ugh I actually look forward to the day ending when it's so slow, yes it's so sad.  Honestly a lot has to do with partying all weekend and then going to work it's hurting my energy.  I'm realizing I am just getting older and drinking and staying up late is not helping.  Oh well it's all worth it.  But I am sticking through it.  I'm in lust right now....I met an attractive Nigerian MAN.  I don't know maybe I'm starting to have a type....Oh my he's so tempting and charming and just the right call for what I need.  I don't know why GOD put people into your lives when you are so not looking or ready for.  I guess that saying is true.  I can't keep lusting for him but he's so yummy!  That's whats throwing me off track because I did say no men....He is the kind of guy that fit's my description of a man physically.  Everything about his physic is perfect.  Now I know when someone is physically attractive how much you just can't resist touching their body.  Keep in mind he does not have a super model body, it's not even like that.  It's just his overall big tall figure that makes me feel safe, and warm, and so feminine.  The way he picks me up makes me feel so comfortable I could cuddle with him all day. I need to get a grip and slow down.  I don't want to get thrown off track on what I'm trying to accomplish.  I will try to maintain a strong friendship with him before anything leads to any confusion for me.   I will continue to live in the moment but goodness I'm falling into temptation.  I wonder how long our friendship will last.......