Sunday, February 7, 2010
The last day has arrived :)
Ok everyone, we've made it to day 21. The detox has come to end. It has been quite an experience full of a lot of sacrifice and commitment. It's so weird, this morning I woke up and started really reflecting on everything that's happened in the past 3 weeks and it made me emotional. I actually welled up. It was like a release of all the emotions and pressure I've been holding in to stay committed to this. I let myself just relax and realize that it's done. I've picked up some really good, permanent daily habits. I've lost 15 lbs. I feel healthier, more energetic. I feel great. I'm a little scared moving forward that I will regress, but I think that's normal. I just need to give myself a break. I've worked really hard for 3 weeks straight, I've earned a small break. And it is ok to move forward with some of but not all the changes I've been doing for the past 21 days. DEEP BREATH...RELEASE... I did it!
I know I haven't been the easiest person to live with through this so I really am thankful and so grateful for the support and patience my boyfriend Pat has given me. I've learned a lot about myself lately and he has given me the room to explore that and grow. And thank you to all my friends and family because they have been so supportive and understanding as to the strength it takes to tackle something like this. I know that they all have been the key to my success.
It's time now to focus my energy in another direction. And to those of you thinking about doing this detox- go for it, it aint that bad :)
I know I haven't been the easiest person to live with through this so I really am thankful and so grateful for the support and patience my boyfriend Pat has given me. I've learned a lot about myself lately and he has given me the room to explore that and grow. And thank you to all my friends and family because they have been so supportive and understanding as to the strength it takes to tackle something like this. I know that they all have been the key to my success.
It's time now to focus my energy in another direction. And to those of you thinking about doing this detox- go for it, it aint that bad :)
Thursday, February 4, 2010
3 Days to go!
This is it. Down to the last weekend. 3 more days and I will have completed my 21 day Inside Out Body Rejuvenation Detox. Now that its over, it really feels like it went fast! It's so funny though, since I'm at the end, I keep thinking oh, I can have a little bite of that, cus I will be able to in only 3 days.... WAIT!! That is EXACTLY the mentality that will suck me right back in to the food habits I had before 21 days ago. The challenge certainly doesn't end after this weekend. I gotta be careful and not be too lenient. I must keep disciplining myself, just not to the same degree as I have been.
Aside from all of the changes I see and feel within myself from this detox, I am so surprised and pleased at how my detox has had a positive affect on other people. I have gotten SO much feedback from friends and family about how I have helped or inspired them to start making some positive changes in their lives too! That may be the biggest reward. To know that I was a positive influence for someone else feels really good. What we do and how we live does start to trickle down to other people in our lives. That is why taking care of yourself is so important. If your always tired or angry or negative, that attitude will rub off on the people around you, creating an ugly domino affect. But by trying to present the opposite as best as you can you are able to really influence someone's well-being! It's very rewarding.
Here is a tip to help you make healthy choices for yourself when short on time for a meal. ALWAYS have a large Tupperware container full of fresh, washed lettuce in your fridge. Keep healthy dressings and small containers of pre-cut or sliced veggies to add to the salads and to mix it up keep tuna, fresh turkey breast slices or fish as well. You can easily throw and mix together a delicious salad that's filling and satisfying as an alternative to a carb filled or non nutrient lunch or dinner. If you take the time once a week to prep this, the rest of your week will be so easy to mix together meals. And don't forget the fruit to curb that sweet tooth! For a crunch, try the sunflower seed recipe from my earlier posts as well as almonds. These tips have been HUGE for my success. Tonight I feast on Salmon, Quinoa, and a small salad- yum ;)
Aside from all of the changes I see and feel within myself from this detox, I am so surprised and pleased at how my detox has had a positive affect on other people. I have gotten SO much feedback from friends and family about how I have helped or inspired them to start making some positive changes in their lives too! That may be the biggest reward. To know that I was a positive influence for someone else feels really good. What we do and how we live does start to trickle down to other people in our lives. That is why taking care of yourself is so important. If your always tired or angry or negative, that attitude will rub off on the people around you, creating an ugly domino affect. But by trying to present the opposite as best as you can you are able to really influence someone's well-being! It's very rewarding.
Here is a tip to help you make healthy choices for yourself when short on time for a meal. ALWAYS have a large Tupperware container full of fresh, washed lettuce in your fridge. Keep healthy dressings and small containers of pre-cut or sliced veggies to add to the salads and to mix it up keep tuna, fresh turkey breast slices or fish as well. You can easily throw and mix together a delicious salad that's filling and satisfying as an alternative to a carb filled or non nutrient lunch or dinner. If you take the time once a week to prep this, the rest of your week will be so easy to mix together meals. And don't forget the fruit to curb that sweet tooth! For a crunch, try the sunflower seed recipe from my earlier posts as well as almonds. These tips have been HUGE for my success. Tonight I feast on Salmon, Quinoa, and a small salad- yum ;)
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
No Pain No Gain
We had a lecture tonight at the office on this Detox program. It confirmed for me the reasons that I have done this detox for myself. It reiterated the importance of food for my body's overall function and ability to fight disease and illness. And ingrained a little deeper in me all of these changes I've been making for the past few weeks. Man, cleaning out your body is so so so important and should be priority. I've said it before, even making small changes in your eating habits can benefit you immensely over time.
Another added benefit- I stepped on the scale today and have lost 13 lbs. In 2 1/2 weeks! I expect to gain a little back when I integrate the foods back in. But what a great start to losing more weight when this is over by continuing my daily workouts and keeping some of these knew habits. Now, not everyone loses weight on this program and some people would not want to. There are no portion sizes laid out for you and you always have options with your meals and shakes. I have been trying to make smart choices and small portions for my meals. One big part is with the shakes, we have the option of adding fruit to them. I don't. There is a lot of sugar in fruits and calories as well. By not adding this to my shakes I have cut out a lot of those calories.
I am on day 16 and am starting to really feel the positive affects of the detox. It's 9:20 and I could wind down and crawl in bed but I also feel a healthy energy flowing through my body and head. And only 5 days to go. So nice to say that.
"Awareness is always accessible within ourselves, within our energy." - Tarthang Tulku
I think everyone's path in life is different. But I also think that it is in everyone to start making some positive changes for themselves. And this in turn opens your awareness to the direction you need to go for your physical, mental, and spiritual self. I needed to make a move in my life. This detox came around in the perfect timing because I happened to be looking for a way to make some changes. I didn't know at the time what this was going to do for me. I didn't plan to lose that weight, I just knew it was time for me to make a move and make some changes. I know now that I have the strength in me to commit to something for 3 weeks that isn't exactly pleasant. I know now, that I am that much healthier then I was 3 weeks ago. And it makes me very excited. It makes all this sacrifice worth it.
Another added benefit- I stepped on the scale today and have lost 13 lbs. In 2 1/2 weeks! I expect to gain a little back when I integrate the foods back in. But what a great start to losing more weight when this is over by continuing my daily workouts and keeping some of these knew habits. Now, not everyone loses weight on this program and some people would not want to. There are no portion sizes laid out for you and you always have options with your meals and shakes. I have been trying to make smart choices and small portions for my meals. One big part is with the shakes, we have the option of adding fruit to them. I don't. There is a lot of sugar in fruits and calories as well. By not adding this to my shakes I have cut out a lot of those calories.
I am on day 16 and am starting to really feel the positive affects of the detox. It's 9:20 and I could wind down and crawl in bed but I also feel a healthy energy flowing through my body and head. And only 5 days to go. So nice to say that.
"Awareness is always accessible within ourselves, within our energy." - Tarthang Tulku
I think everyone's path in life is different. But I also think that it is in everyone to start making some positive changes for themselves. And this in turn opens your awareness to the direction you need to go for your physical, mental, and spiritual self. I needed to make a move in my life. This detox came around in the perfect timing because I happened to be looking for a way to make some changes. I didn't know at the time what this was going to do for me. I didn't plan to lose that weight, I just knew it was time for me to make a move and make some changes. I know now that I have the strength in me to commit to something for 3 weeks that isn't exactly pleasant. I know now, that I am that much healthier then I was 3 weeks ago. And it makes me very excited. It makes all this sacrifice worth it.
Monday, February 1, 2010
HOME STRETCH!!
Yippee!! 6 more days then my challenge is over. I'm so happy. I'm so happy to know I can step out of my everyday norm for three weeks and eat only what my friend called "Aborigine" food. I'm kidding, it has not been that bad. But mostly, to be honest, I am so happy that it's almost done.
It has been quite a commitment and I am relieved to know I can go back to normalcy and just relax. But I will be relaxed with the additional knowledge that I DO like to eat vegetables and will do my best to get full from that portion of my plate more then the other parts from here on out. I am fantasizing about my first meal back...How do I choose???
This has all been worth it though. I feel so good. The fog has cleared from my head, my energy has grown, and I've gotten myself on a healthy morning routine of working out. I'll always be thankful for this experience and a lot of my daily routine has now become habit, and they are very good habits to have. But I'm ready for the challenge to come to an end. I'm bored with it, Pat's sick of my complaining and is ready to cook together again (such a patient man). I am tapping my foot with anticipation.
I'm still shocked by the importance food has in our lives. I completely took it for granted up until 15 days ago. Cutting out most of the fun and exciting eats has definitely made me more aware of what I'm eating and why. But I'm not gona lie, when this is done I am going to go back to living and enjoying food, just not as carelessly. Personally, it is an avid part of my happiness and social enjoyment. I am pleased to say that I forever will be able to find the satisfaction in knowing that while this detox lasted, I have kicked its ass! So onward I go, 6 days left and already so much to reflect on.
It has been quite a commitment and I am relieved to know I can go back to normalcy and just relax. But I will be relaxed with the additional knowledge that I DO like to eat vegetables and will do my best to get full from that portion of my plate more then the other parts from here on out. I am fantasizing about my first meal back...How do I choose???
This has all been worth it though. I feel so good. The fog has cleared from my head, my energy has grown, and I've gotten myself on a healthy morning routine of working out. I'll always be thankful for this experience and a lot of my daily routine has now become habit, and they are very good habits to have. But I'm ready for the challenge to come to an end. I'm bored with it, Pat's sick of my complaining and is ready to cook together again (such a patient man). I am tapping my foot with anticipation.
I'm still shocked by the importance food has in our lives. I completely took it for granted up until 15 days ago. Cutting out most of the fun and exciting eats has definitely made me more aware of what I'm eating and why. But I'm not gona lie, when this is done I am going to go back to living and enjoying food, just not as carelessly. Personally, it is an avid part of my happiness and social enjoyment. I am pleased to say that I forever will be able to find the satisfaction in knowing that while this detox lasted, I have kicked its ass! So onward I go, 6 days left and already so much to reflect on.
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