Cleanse Day 5

Well today did not start out so well. Last night around 7:30pm my temperature was 101, and my back was killing me. I went to bed w/ some water and a heating pad and slept restlessly until 9:30 this morning. I can't remember the last time I slept that long.

At first, I was not going to do the cleanse today. Then after thinking about it for a few hours, I decided it'd be worse on me tomorrow to have missed a day than if I had done it while not feeling great. The good thing, I guess, I have not eaten much today.

All in all I feel somewhat better. I just wish this headache would leave me alone!

Cleanse Day 4

Well the drinking part is completely tolerable. Today, I just feel utterly zapped of emotion/energy/stamina, etc. I don't think it is from the cleanse, more from Son#2 being sick most of the week, less exercise b/c of my shoulder AND I went to the chiro today - got all popped back in place and feel exhausted from that. Turns out the problem in my neck and shoulder is from a rib being out of place. Interesting. All the places that were adjusted have been spewing out toxins all day - that is another good reason I am tired. Oh well.
I'm off to rest for a bit, before finishing the day!

Cleanse Day 3

Today was ok. Other than the pizza I had for lunch, everything was good. I do not reccomend having pizza for lunch, then gulping a few gulps of the cleanse. It left me in pain on my bed during naptime. Other than that...it has been an uneventful day.

Cleanse Day 2

Today has been ok w/ the cleanse. Yesterday was worse. I'm sure eating at On the Border tonight will not help my case any, oh well, not worried! The taste is not horrible, but not something I'd want to sip on everyday for the rest of my life. I know it tastes like something, when I remember I'll let you know.

On the fitness front, today was fantastic. I pounded the treadmill while sick Son #2 slept and Son #1 played in the driveway. Son #1 told me I was sweating everywhere. DUH! We just laughed together.

Aside from eating at OTB, today has been good. Not a big fan of left-over roasted broccoli, especially when you run after eating it, but the l.o. salmon was fabulous.

Have I ever mentioned how evil Cheeto puffs are? I think they put some form of addicting drug in them. I swear I have been soooo good about avoiding that kind of food. Last night (well it was the day Aunt Flo came) I sat on the couch and ate them straight from the bag. After 3 handfuls, I was so disgusted w/ myself...at least I had the good sense to put them away!

Later, off to watch Biggest Loser

Cleanse Day 1

Ok, a few items:
I am going to the chiro this week for my neck/shoulder issue. I can't wait. I should have gone when this all first started. I was just for sure it was going to go away. I feel for ya, Ruthie. However, I will be cardioing my heart out in hopes to drip some fat off my body. I noticed over the weekend, even amidst my belly fat rolls, I am starting to get definition there. That was enough to spur me on even further!

Heard of Arbonne? I've known about it for quite some time. Recently, I have really been turned on to it by a teacher at the boys preschool. (www.arbonne.com - so I don't bore you with history). Anyway, the Detox Spa line, has a 7-day Cleanse https://www.arbonne.com/shop_online/showitem.asp?ProductId=7213&menuId=223&withLinks=1. You drink it. This week I am setting aside my green smoothies for this. I will keep you updated on the process and results.

This week also marks, hardcore eating for me. I have been pretty strict anyway, but now will be even more so. It has been 7 weeks since giving up sweets and sodas. I am glad I did it, and I don't really miss it. My journey, the initial weight loss portion, is coming to an end soon; I want to end it with a bang!

Food

Worked out this morning, no cardio yet. Today I did the hanging leg raises for the first time. OMG, THOSE ARE HARD!!! The rest of the w/o was pretty much the same, good.

Today after Son #1's gymnastics class, I took him and son #2 plus 2 friends to Hubs office for lunch. We sat and watched construction work, that was fun. Anyway, my point, we drove thru McyD's. Usually I get a grilled snack chick wrap and tea. Today I decided, why not? I'll get my old usual. Quarter Pounder w/ cheese. There is a reason I do not eat those anymore. YUCK! Not to mention the sodium bloat I've got from it. After all the kids are gone and down for naps. You better believe my butt will be hitting the couch; dumb how one silly thing can really bring you down!

I'm up (UPDATED)

Finally got up this morning and ran. I can barely breathe from my cold, but I ran anyway. Man, it felt great. I'm sooo much better at running in the mornings, why did I ever stop getting up early? I'll be off to the gym later today....

I skipped the gym since 90% of the exercises involved my shoulder. I'm going for another massage tomorrow and hopefully that will loosen it up the rest of the way. Sure am glad I got up and ran! Now to get my tail to the grocery store...we are even out of cheesesticks to munch on!