Day 24
January 25, 2012
Its unreal how sleeping makes you feel better. I love sleeping! I am definitely a morning person, so I most always wake up early, and I love going to bed early too. From the moment I wake I am ready to go. I’m all smiles and filled with energy.
I am feeling 100% better than yesterday. I think my massage really helped! I may even get another one next week. Sometimes putting yourself first isn’t so bad. I am very bad at putting myself first. But that’s a whole other conversation. Today do something nice for yourself!
I had a conversation last night with a friend who was really concerned and scared that I am fasting. She doesn’t understand why I am doing this and thinks it’s really unhealthy. I tried to console her, to let her know that I am very in tune with my body and am constantly listening to it. If today I am not feeling well and feel the need to juice I will. I start everyday as a new day with no expectations. I would love to make to Day 30, but if I don’t I don’t. I still succeeded in my book.
She also mentioned asking a doctor about fasting, and I had to laugh! Most doctors, are going to say fasting is unhealthy….they can’t make any money off fasting. I have been on depression meds for years; they actually help with will power and food. Since Day 5 of my fast I have not taken my meds! This to me is a huge step. I am feeling great and am not short any will power. No headaches from not taking my meds. Our bodies are just amazing how they work. On a side note; I am still taking my thyroid meds. I will get my levels checked after Florida and I will let you know what my doctor says. Most likely she’ll lower my dose.
Have a wonderful Day! And remember, Do something nice for yourself today!
Instead of me watching swimming lessons for 30 min I decided to go in the hot tub for that time. I figured seeing as I got a massage yesterday the warm water would feel good. And it did! That was my something nice for me today. My body is a bit sore from yesterday, kind of feel like I am bruised in a few places. But that doesn’t surprise, since I started fasting I am bruising easier than normal. After swimming we stayed for open swim. I love swimming and it’s a great workout! We had fun too!
Also, before swimming my sister stopped by and brought me sun flowers! That was so nice of her and it made my day!
Crock-pot dinner tonight, chicken and rice. Yummy! The rice was a bit too done though, it was good and even all the kids ate it. It’s my Uncle birthday tomorrow or maybe it was today? Either way I made some scrumptious cupcakes to take to him tomorrow. Cream Cheese Chocolate Cupcakes from How About Orange http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2007/11/cream-cheese-chocolate-cupcakes.html My husband and sister can’t stop talking about them.
6 days left and I am juicing! Exciting stuff! I can’t wait to get to the broths and soups. I have learned to love soup and I am definitely going to go to Takara to get like a gallon of their clear soup. It so yummy! I have tried to make it at home and have not succeeded yet. If any of you have the recipe PLEASE share it!
See you on Day 25!