One week done!
So far things are still going alright. 7 days and 7 pounds later my belt buckle finds itself at the next hole. Went to church and afterwards walked through the Convention Centre to see the Arts and Crafts sale. A lot of junk but also a lot of amazing artwork. We bought two items there for Christmas gifts but can't tell you what because someone might be reading this... The big test for me came today. Dar's parents were hosting the Grey Cup party at their house along with her sister in-law's birthday party. So I missed out on homemade Pizza, Caesar salad, buns, and cake. Of course I also got questioned during the meal about my fast by people stuffing amazing food in their mouths. Yes it was hard but yesterday and today I've enjoyed the smells of food around me. First of all I know my digestive system couldn't handle any of that food now and secondly my sense of smell is amazing making the aromas so delicious. Here's a question for myself and anyone who wishes to give me some input: Should I end the fast at 10 days or wait until my tongue clears up indicating that my detox is complete? Tuff call cause I've got both extended family gatherings next weekend. Ouch!
posted by pat @ 10:08 p.m.
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Wow, 10 days is a long time - you're almost there! I did a 5 day cleanse in spring and it didn't go well at all. It didn't involve total fasting but I was down to fruit and vegetables which was hard enough for me. I had nasty headaches (yeah, I know, supposedly the toxins coming out)and by day 3 I was seeing stars every time I stood up. Not a good combination with caring for two little kids.
I want to start making some of those diet chages more permanant instead of focussing on cleanses. Less wheat, sugar, caffeine and alcohol would probably result in a lot less need for a cleanse in the first place.
On the chicken topic - that's insane. It's all going backwards somehow. Maybe fowl diseases wouldn't be such a threat if we didn't pack zillions of birds into close quarters under prison camp conditions? We've got a great source for organic meat here in town but I missed my chance to order the organic turkey for the holidays.
Congrats Pat - last I heard you were going to stop at 5 days. Nice to see you carrying through. Hope that your tongue clears up in time to make your decision easy.
BTW, my friend Shaun in Winnipeg heard we were toying with this thing, and he's on day 7 as well, and feeling good about it.
Hey Tannis, Sounds like a rough haul on your fast. I wouldn't last with those symptoms either. Timing is big especialy caring for kids! Not that I know first hand. An interesting book to read is "Natrual Cures They Don't Want You To Know About". A little fanatical but makes you think.
Gord, Funny thing with the 5 day message you got. Dar used my Blogger identity to tell you SHE was only doing 5 days. So far my plan has always been 10. Tell Shaun to contact me here I'd love to hear how it's going.
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