Today I am starting my 21 day detox to hopefully kick start my body back to health. I have been having a lot of problems lately. The biggest of concern to me being that I can not seem to lose any weight. Two years ago when I did weight watchers and exercised it seemed to come off in a fairly standard manner. It was hard but I got results so it made it worth it. At the first of this year I went off all candy...which should have helped me shed at least a few pounds given the shear amount of candy I normal ingest...but nope. I have actually gained more than a few pounds since the 1st of the year. And I have grown an entire size up. I have been working out hard and consistently and eating pretty good...but zero results. I don't feel better nor have a shed a single pound...in fact I gained a few more. So I am looking into other issues. Starting with what I am hoping is just a resistance of my body to sugar in all forms. So I am doing a 21 day cleanse to get it all out and hopefully reset my system. This will no doubt be one of the hardest things I have ever done. At least when I have done crazy things like this in the past I always gave myself the "but natural fruit sugar is ok" out. This time it is 0. I will basically be eating meat, nuts, veggies and eggs. I can eat beans but that isn't very fun without rice...Still waiting to hear if I am allowed quinoa or not. It is technically a grain but has lots of protein. So here I sit. Trying to think of anything other than food, which means all I am thinking about is food. I am going to try to find other ways...more healthy ways...to be kind to myself. I don't need sugar to make me feel good. I am addicted to sugar. It is my mood enhancer, my quick fix, my reward, my indulgence, but it isn't kind to me. It is destroying my body. I love my body. I love to be active. I love life. But lately I don't really love any of those things. I want to lay around all day and try to sleep. I am grouchy. I am depleted of all energy. I am going to make a list of things to do to be kind to my body that I am going to start incorporating back into my life...
- yoga...Ok I know it sounds hokey but I used to do yoga and I loved it...I went today for the first time in years and it was great! Hard and painful but very good for me! I am going to incorporate it at least once a week into my life.
- Climbing. I love to climb. I get a much better high from climbing than sugar ever provided. I am going to start climbing again even if I have to do it alone.
- working in my flower beds. Thankfully it is that time of year again when I can start prepping my flower beds. Being outside is good for me and helps me feel energized. Making my home beautiful gives me a sense of accomplishment.
- reading. I love to read but have not taken much time to do it lately. I am going to start by finishing the book I am currently reading, "The Continuous Atonement" after this one I would like to read "the Infinite Atonement" I also want to read "The Book Thief". I also want to read more to my girls. I would like to spend time everyday reading. We read frequently but not every day. I would like to change that. I used to read to Tien every day but now I don't. I want to do that again.
- walking. I have stopped walking over the winter. I am going to begin again. I would like to go walking at least 3 times a week for at least 30 minutes.
- ride horses. now that spring is here I need to work it out with my friend Debbie to go riding again.
- Steam room. I love steam rooms and my gym has one but I never take the time to use it. I will start using it at least once a week.
All of these things are things that I can do to be kinder to myself that actually promote wellness within me. They are all things I deeply enjoy.
Liz- I am so with you. The harder that I try, the more I gain. I'm beyond frustrated. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I am wondering if you would be willing to share which detox you are doing? How is it going so far? ♥
ReplyDeleteIt is a program through my Chiropractor. He makes his own herbal concoctions. so I take his "herbal D-tox" and a supplement called "total Chelate" but what is the real kicker is that I am off ALL SUGAR. This is insanely hard. Yesterday I had a literal panic attack in the car. But now I have some stuff in my fridge to get me through. But here is the best part, I started on Monday and this morning (Wed) I am down 4 pounds!!! This is the first time I have lost anything in like 6 months!!! So if you are interested I can get the herbal D-tox for you and mail it to you. You can actualy order the Chelate online. I would LOVE to talk to you about it and I would LOVE to have a support buddy!! I am definitely having a hard time and it has only been 3 days. But seeing some loss today was very very encouraging! Call me and we can talk about it!!! 816-799-6061
ReplyDeleteOoh ya he also has me drinking some nasty green protein powder. But you can also buy this online. The supplements he uses are from Nutri West and they are great. I use a few others from them as well.
ReplyDeleteI was also talking to Dad about it today, you could probably convince him to join too!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm interested! Just late responding. I'll call you tomorrow. Yay!
ReplyDeleteMan, I am hearing this more and more from women in their late 20's early 30's. I am one of them, along with my sisters. It's super frustrating. I don't care about weight, but when I know I have 15 lbs to lose and I'm eating healthy, exercising, and STILL not even a 10th of a lb lost, it's frustrating. I have even tried a couple diets where you only eat their food and vegetables, and still haven't lost. I started going to hot yoga 4-5 days a week, a month and a half ago, and although I haven't really lost much weight, I feel stronger, healthier mentally and physically, and it has taught me to love myself and live in the now. Love myself for all that it gives me, even if I am not where I want to be weight wise, I'm strong, my body allows me to get out of bed every day, to care for my family, to hike with them, bike with them, snowboard with them, I don't need anything to help me breathe or walk, I'm not crippled anywhere, my limbs all work how they should- even if they are stiff. there are so many other things to be grateful for besides not fitting in a size 6 again, or that 6 pack I'd love;) As soon as we say we are 'dieting' our minds shift to what we can't have, then it makes it more desireable. Rather than thinking of it as a diet, think of it as I'm going to give my body healthy fuel, to give me energy, life, and more love. Because when we love ourselves it's easier to love all around. (and give your spouse some more loving ;)) It's such a hard thing for us women. Self control is such an important part of life, and when we master that, we can master anything we put our minds to. Plus, we are teaching our children to learn self control too. Just with me practicing and trying to master yoga moves at home, my kids have become little yogis too, doing handstands and headstands all over. It really hit me how much our children watch our every moves. So let's all stop dieting, and just start living life more fully, making changes whatever that is for you. Whether it's replacing one snack a day with a healthier choice, or exercising one more day a week, or a longer period of time. Just start moving. Don't think of it as exercising if you hate exercise. Do something you love. I started to have dance parties every morning for about 10-15 minutes in the morning to get the grumpies out of everyone, and that is what got me out of my funk and motivated me to start being more active. I love to dance and really haven't in 8 yrs, so doing that thing triggered a different response than say, hitting the gym. Hike, ride bikes, jump on the trampoline, chase your kids at the park,etc. anything that makes you feel good and directs you towards a healthier life. sorry this is a novel. I've been meaning to post on here for a while because we all seem to be having issues with this weight loss. even if none of us have lost weight by the reunion, but we are all more mentally healthy, I think we've accomplished our goal. our mental health is just as important as our physical health. Take time to exercise your mental health too. I've realized how mentally weak I let myself get, and I'm finally starting to become mentally strong again. It's amazing how powerful your mind is, and where most things start in your mind. That's all. Namaste:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy!! You are so right. It is about healthy lifestyles that start with healthy minds and healthy spirits. Self indulgence is a huge battle for me in so many ways...but I don't want to think of removing sugar as a "diet" but as a way of removing something that is very unhealthy for both my body and mind. I don't think we realize the myriad of negative side effects sugar has on us. And I think people are all so different. What is really hard for one person is easy for another. That is what is great about supporting each other. Now that my 21 days are over I can see with clearer eyes...both literally and figuratively. I have not needed or even wanted a nap since the end of the first week. I feel so much better. I have more mental clarity, and so much more energy. I feel motivated. I feel like a fog has been lifted. And I don't want it back. As much as I am still fighting the mental fight that no I REALLY don't want the doughnuts...that desire is still there. But the feeling of health is also there. And I like this feeling. I like the clarity I feel now.I hope it continues as I continue fueling my body with good whole nutrition, and good wholesome activities. Now on to mastering my spiritual side...if I could be as diligent about reading my scriptures as I am about working out I think I would be in pretty good shape!! No pun intended...:)
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