I have now made it through the most difficult period of withdrawal. Congratulations to me! I'm actually starting to think I could survive without caffeine in my daily life - "think" being the key word! The odd thing was that my week long muscle aches were completely gone today...really? So fascinating!
So while I enjoyed a mini-celebration for making it to day 7, now starts the more vigorous part of the program in terms of detoxification. Food intake for these next seven days is very simple: fruits, vegetables, fats (which only includes cold-expeller pressed olive, flaxseed, canola, safflower, sunflower, sesame, walnut, pumpkin, or almond oils), beverages (filtered or distilled water, or herbal tea), All Natural Spices, and Brown Rice (one portion, once daily). I have also had to increase my powered supplement (it still makes me choke here and there) from twice daily to three times daily, and same goes for my encapsulated supplement.
Inside the "patient guide" reading material, it's recommended that the fruits and vegetables consumed during this time be organically grown if possible. If not, it's recommended to wash them thoroughly to remove and potential residue. If I had to guess, I would say that 65% of my food intake is organic - it's particularly hard this time of year to get my hands on organic fruits and veggies so doing the best that I can. Oh how I wish we had a Whole Foods in the area.
Also, it's noted that while this is not a calorie-restricted program, that you may actually find that you are eating fewer calories...hmm - duh - it's basically fruits and vegetables!. The material goes on to say, "Many people notice that they are hungry initially, but that tends to dissipate. Most people continue with normal activities: job, school, home, and play. Recognize, however, if you are getting light-headed or excessively fatigued you may be experiencing low blood sugar. Keeping an apple or pear handy will usually solve this problem." Sounds like a freakin' blast! :) No, in all honestly - I know the pay-off of enduring these 28 days will be well worth it. Once complete - and the toxins are removed, my body will actually reap so much more of the clean eating benefits.
Well, I have officially survived day seven - even with my mom's birthday dinner (tonight) in the mix. I made my own salad dressing at home and brought it with me (olive oil, raw apple cider vinegar and dry mustard) and ordered a salad with all veggies - nothing else. Mr. asked if it was legal to bring in my own salad dressing... haha - Legal? Well, I didn't get arrested for it! It was weird because while it wasn't easy - it also wasn't that hard. My mouth wasn't salivating over their meals by any means...so I think I'm going to manage this week filled with travel, a business luncheon, and one more restaurant dining just fine. Onward & Upward.
I can't wait to hear what my body has to say about all of this: I get my next Bio Analysis done on Thursday. Stay tuned!
Keep it Clean!
Mrs. Skinny Fat
So while I enjoyed a mini-celebration for making it to day 7, now starts the more vigorous part of the program in terms of detoxification. Food intake for these next seven days is very simple: fruits, vegetables, fats (which only includes cold-expeller pressed olive, flaxseed, canola, safflower, sunflower, sesame, walnut, pumpkin, or almond oils), beverages (filtered or distilled water, or herbal tea), All Natural Spices, and Brown Rice (one portion, once daily). I have also had to increase my powered supplement (it still makes me choke here and there) from twice daily to three times daily, and same goes for my encapsulated supplement.
Inside the "patient guide" reading material, it's recommended that the fruits and vegetables consumed during this time be organically grown if possible. If not, it's recommended to wash them thoroughly to remove and potential residue. If I had to guess, I would say that 65% of my food intake is organic - it's particularly hard this time of year to get my hands on organic fruits and veggies so doing the best that I can. Oh how I wish we had a Whole Foods in the area.
Also, it's noted that while this is not a calorie-restricted program, that you may actually find that you are eating fewer calories...hmm - duh - it's basically fruits and vegetables!. The material goes on to say, "Many people notice that they are hungry initially, but that tends to dissipate. Most people continue with normal activities: job, school, home, and play. Recognize, however, if you are getting light-headed or excessively fatigued you may be experiencing low blood sugar. Keeping an apple or pear handy will usually solve this problem." Sounds like a freakin' blast! :) No, in all honestly - I know the pay-off of enduring these 28 days will be well worth it. Once complete - and the toxins are removed, my body will actually reap so much more of the clean eating benefits.
Well, I have officially survived day seven - even with my mom's birthday dinner (tonight) in the mix. I made my own salad dressing at home and brought it with me (olive oil, raw apple cider vinegar and dry mustard) and ordered a salad with all veggies - nothing else. Mr. asked if it was legal to bring in my own salad dressing... haha - Legal? Well, I didn't get arrested for it! It was weird because while it wasn't easy - it also wasn't that hard. My mouth wasn't salivating over their meals by any means...so I think I'm going to manage this week filled with travel, a business luncheon, and one more restaurant dining just fine. Onward & Upward.
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| From L to R: One of my three brothers (other two are out of state), Mr. & I, and my dad & mom celebrating my mom's birthday. Thank goodness they all tolerate my quest to reach my ultimate state of health! |
Keep it Clean!
Mrs. Skinny Fat
*YAY* on herbal tea and no caffeine! :-)
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