Well, we began a cleanse this week. I'm not sure what really "inspired" me to get it going. I was feeling fat last week. And sluggish. And like it is almost my 30th birthday and I wasn't happy with how I was looking/feeling. So, thus it has begun. And DH has decided to join me in this, shall we say, adventure! So, I thought I would write a bit about how it goes and document that journey here as well.
Basically, the cleanse is straightforward: no sugar, no caffeine, no wheat and no dairy. Easier said than done. We are eating meats this first week, and then going to try to cut back next week. I am not sure if we'll make it to the third week or not. We're also taking a powder supplement called Mediclear (Thorne) that was recommended by the naturopathic doctor. My goals of this cleanse are to:
- Wean myself off of the high amounts of sugar and caffeine I was using to get through life.
- Cleanse myself from within
- Hopefully lose a few pounds
- Gain back some energy
The diet part is not too hard, except that it means LOTS of planning ahead (especially the first few days as we get into it). Once we feel "cleansed" we will start to slowly add back food types one at a time to see if they react to our system at all. During this time, I am also trying to cleanse other areas of my life too. I am trying not to wear makeup (or very little), exercising more, doing more yoga, and attempting to get more sleep. Here is how the first few days have gone:
Day 1: Monday - After Bible group the night before, I woke up quite tired. When I came home from work (counselling), I was very tired, very grumpy, and just wanted sugar or caffeine. I tried to go to bed early hoping the next day would be better. Overall feeling: 7/10
Day 2: Tuesday - Tuesday was pretty similar to Monday. I was grumpy right from the start of the morning. I didn't look as tired though, and my skin had a bit more of a glow to it. I still craved sweets a lot! Tried to get by drinking lots of herbal teas (they're really NOT the same as a good cup of tea or coffee). Worked real hard at yoga and then did the steam room afterward. I was VERY tired after that and went to bed early again. Overall: 7/10
Day 3: Wednesday - Woke up quite sort from yoga. The sweet cravings were not as bad. Had a bit of a walk at work. By the end of the day I was very tired and emotional (crying)...feeling the effects of no sugar or caffeine. Overall 6/10
Day 4: Thursday - Woke up feeling the worst so far. I was sore, tired, and my eyes looked so tired. My nose was sniffly all day, and I just felt COLD all the time. However, after eating healthy, and having a good brisk walk at lunch, I perked up a bit. I feel like the need for caffeine has passed, and hopefully the sugar craving will be gone more by tomorrow too. Got some encouragement from ND and that has helped me to be motivated to go a little more. I have not noticed any visible signs of losing weight at this point in time. I would like to have a workout of some sort tonight (but it's too cold to go outside and not sure I'll make it to the gym...maybe just some strength at home). Overall: 5-6/10
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