The Cleansing Process: By this point in my cancer fighting journey I have completed a colon cleanse, multiple liver cleanses, a 40 day parasite cleanse and the most recent cleanse I tried was a kidney cleanse. I made it to day 3 out 4 in that cleanse before it took a toll on my body. I got physically ill, weak, and sweaty... all signs that I shouldn't keep going.
I lost every ounce of nutrients from my body in less than an hour. Of course, I had to head home to fight this thing out. I couldn't concentrate on work when my stomach kept turning.
I got so pale that it scared me for a bit. I couldn't keep anything down and I threw up about 6 times in a row, but I didn't give up on trying to drink water.
Finally, I was able to keep some of the water down and I gave in to sleep. Later, I warmed up some veggie broth, went outside, and sat in the sun for 1 1/2 hours. I have to say I felt tons better after soaking up some real vitamin D.
After some research, I learned that getting sick, like I did, can happen and it was nothing to be scared about. So, if you go through something like this it may just be the release of toxins happening and it is important to stay hydrated!
Next up on the cleansing list; Heavy Metal Cleanse! I'll be starting this 30 day joy ride come Monday (03/14/16) morning.
Exercise: Luckily, I work with my husband and his business partner so it's a pretty relaxed environment. I have taken my mini-trampoline or Rebounder to the office. I put it in a little, walk-in closet out of sight from clients and it fits perfectly. I am able to go into the closet and jump for 15 minute intervals when I need a break from staring at the computer. Not only is it a great way to break up the day and release some stress, but it gets my lymph nodes moving. Feel free to look up why this is so important! I'm not a medical genius so I'd probably not explain it as well, but it is important.
In the evenings, I have been relaxing more and a few times a week I get out to do Yoga classes. This is my new obsession in life! I practice it at home, too, sometimes!
Now, I have and always will be a sucker for languages and travel (I'm a Francophone or French junkie-- I majored in French in college and minored in Spanish), but I'm not made of money so I have to be practical about my aspirations and hobbies. Unlike people who can drop everything to travel as a hobby, I only get the occasion vacation. I'm fine with that, because I'm learning to create a life I don't feel the need to escape from.
So, all that being said I am stoked that I finally found something that I can do for myself! Of all things to be obsessed about, I couldn't think of a better one than exercise in the form of Yoga! Not only do I keep pushing myself to get better at it, but it's good FOR ME! I love the way it makes me feel mentally and physically.
My Weight: I haven't talked much about this up to this point, because it wasn't really a focal point for me, but I have lost quite a bit of fat since starting my all-natural diet almost 4 months ago. At this time in 2015, I weighed 30 pounds more than I currently weigh. That's a big deal. My pants are falling off and my shirts swallow me. I haven't had a chance to replace my entire wardrobe just yet, so belts have become my best friend for right now.
At first, people didn't say anything, but here recently my family and friends have begun to notice my change in size and I've been getting loads of comments about it. Yes, I do have some small, faint stretch marks in a few areas as a result of the dramatic loss, but I'm still pretty happy about feeling better than I ever have. In time, with the right diet (that I'm already eating) I believe my skin will heal. I've read about others with more dramatic changes that mine who have managed to heal their stretch marks so I remain hopeful.
My Sore: I haven't been posting pictures, because to be honest not much has changed since I posted my last picture. It's a slow and steady process I suppose, but I'm not giving up! My theory is that as long as it doesn't go back to being painful or growing then I am still on the right track. As soon as there seems to be more progress I will be posting more photos. Of course, I will be thanking my lucky stars once it is completely gone and nothing in the world will stop me from telling everyone I know about that, so stay tuned.
My journey isn't over, yet!
Next up on the cleansing list; Heavy Metal Cleanse! I'll be starting this 30 day joy ride come Monday (03/14/16) morning.
Exercise: Luckily, I work with my husband and his business partner so it's a pretty relaxed environment. I have taken my mini-trampoline or Rebounder to the office. I put it in a little, walk-in closet out of sight from clients and it fits perfectly. I am able to go into the closet and jump for 15 minute intervals when I need a break from staring at the computer. Not only is it a great way to break up the day and release some stress, but it gets my lymph nodes moving. Feel free to look up why this is so important! I'm not a medical genius so I'd probably not explain it as well, but it is important.
In the evenings, I have been relaxing more and a few times a week I get out to do Yoga classes. This is my new obsession in life! I practice it at home, too, sometimes!
Now, I have and always will be a sucker for languages and travel (I'm a Francophone or French junkie-- I majored in French in college and minored in Spanish), but I'm not made of money so I have to be practical about my aspirations and hobbies. Unlike people who can drop everything to travel as a hobby, I only get the occasion vacation. I'm fine with that, because I'm learning to create a life I don't feel the need to escape from.
So, all that being said I am stoked that I finally found something that I can do for myself! Of all things to be obsessed about, I couldn't think of a better one than exercise in the form of Yoga! Not only do I keep pushing myself to get better at it, but it's good FOR ME! I love the way it makes me feel mentally and physically.
My Weight: I haven't talked much about this up to this point, because it wasn't really a focal point for me, but I have lost quite a bit of fat since starting my all-natural diet almost 4 months ago. At this time in 2015, I weighed 30 pounds more than I currently weigh. That's a big deal. My pants are falling off and my shirts swallow me. I haven't had a chance to replace my entire wardrobe just yet, so belts have become my best friend for right now.
At first, people didn't say anything, but here recently my family and friends have begun to notice my change in size and I've been getting loads of comments about it. Yes, I do have some small, faint stretch marks in a few areas as a result of the dramatic loss, but I'm still pretty happy about feeling better than I ever have. In time, with the right diet (that I'm already eating) I believe my skin will heal. I've read about others with more dramatic changes that mine who have managed to heal their stretch marks so I remain hopeful.
My Sore: I haven't been posting pictures, because to be honest not much has changed since I posted my last picture. It's a slow and steady process I suppose, but I'm not giving up! My theory is that as long as it doesn't go back to being painful or growing then I am still on the right track. As soon as there seems to be more progress I will be posting more photos. Of course, I will be thanking my lucky stars once it is completely gone and nothing in the world will stop me from telling everyone I know about that, so stay tuned.
My journey isn't over, yet!
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