Spring Cleaning

After my second biopsy and having had 2 craniosacral therapy (CST) sessions I was ready to do more than wait on my OB to give me another prescription that didn't work. I had made some big steps emotionally and I was open to trying new avenues to get my body healthy. My CS therapist recommended a detox, lymphatic drainage massage and essential oils.

She gave me a booklet on a detox that she had done and all the benefits you can get. In the booklet it recommended regular massages and epsom salt baths as well.

So far the past 10 days I have done the master cleanse (aka lemonade diet). You can't eat ANY food. You have to drink your body weight in ounces of water and drink 1/2 a gallon of the funky lemonade. It consists of water, fresh squeezed lemon juice, all natural syrup and cayenne pepper.

I've gotten 2 regular massages, 2 lymphatic massages, another CST session and taken 2 epsom salt baths. I've also just started my essential oil regimen. I've got a whole team of people making sure I do this right and have the best chance at success.

It's been amazing. Not eating is a hell of a lot easier than I thought it would be. I haven't had ANY hunger pains. NONE. All that liquid keeps you more than full. The mental cravings are the hardest part. In the booklet it tells you how important getting mentally prepared is and it's the biggest part. It suggested you make signs and a list of why you are doing it and what it would mean if you failed. I did it all. I had a sign on the pantry, DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT, and on the fridge, STOP. YOU CAN DO THIS. I even tied the pantry shut after I got rid of all the bad food. My mental mantra has been NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS SKINNY FEELS. I made my list and put it on the bathroom mirror and read it every morning and evening.

And I've done it. Today is day 10. I didn't cheat or make excuses or quit. I did it.

I've lost 10 pounds, my lymphatic system is clean, my body has cleared out all sorts of stuff and I feel like a new person.

A few of the benefits from the cleanse is that it can stop overeating and sugar craving, cut the emotional connection with food and increase energy. I'm not eating yet so I'm not 100% sure this has all happened, but what has happened so far is I feel in control.

I've sat at dinner tables with people eating and not ate. I had to go through a drive thru for a friend and didn't falter. I've been tempted and said no and I know I can keep doing it. I feel light and free and I'm excited to eat fresh food. I've been craving a salad. I have NEVER craved a salad. I want to cook and try new produce that I usually don't bother with because I don't have a recipe for. I am going to rock it! I can't wait to eat. I talked to a friend of mine who is the healthiest person I've ever met and got some ideas and recipes. I am PUMPED!

On top of all that I've started my morning regimen, that I've been talking about for years, of rolling out of bed and onto the floor for 10 push ups, 10 sit ups and 10 squats. Then I read or listen to the scriptures, which I downloaded to my iPod, and finally take time to make breakfast. I went to the temple and have crossed off lots of things on my to do list. I can't say enough. It's crazy.

I can't believe I did it...but I did.