I am feeling less poofy and more alive today!
I woke up Sunday morning with a head that feels 20 pounds lighter. I can breathe through my nose, my jaw doesn't ache and the rash on my chest has greatly diminished. Perhaps it's a combination of the Prednisone and wishful thinking.
For breakfast this morning I had a lovely of oatmeal with quinoa and nuts. I topped it with a drizzle of raw honey. Who am I? I ate my oatmeal without butter! Without any type of milk whatsoever! On top of that, I had a cup of nettle tea which has no caffeine. And half of a sliced cucumber. And I made a pitcher of cucumber/lemon water with freshly grated ginger. I must admit, I am frightened. But that means that I'm on the right track. I'm afraid that I will give into cravings for meat four cheese for dairy of any kind for fried foods and carbs. But for the length of this blog, I have been fighting this cravings. And I am still here. Fighting!
I felt so good, that I went to the gym before church. My son-in-law had to work yesterday. He and my daughter and Baby Gracie had gone to Saturday evening service the night before. After church, we mulled over what to have for lunch, considering my severe diet restrictions. My daughter had undergone a similar cleanse at the beginning of the year. I remember how much energy she had. So she is partially going along with me on my journey.
She had a function for her work later in the evening, for which I was babysitting grace, so we opted for a little drive through healthy Mexican joint - Costa Vida. I had a bowl with beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado and a few strips of grilled chicken. The dressing was a lovely cilantro lime vinegrette. During this cleanse, I am supposed to be eating only fruit, veggies, legumes and nuts. So really, I should not have had the chicken. But looking at the rest of my eating yesterday, I am pleased!
A most interesting development: Since I am not eating meat or dairy, my cravings have changed. I found myself intensely craving a juicy orange!
Who am I? I am not even remotely interested in a french fry!
My daughter and I hit the grocery store, stocking up on produce. My dinner was a lovely platter of steamed cauliflower, topped with stir fried broccoli, carrots, zucchini and red onions.
Followed by a heavenly orange!
I drank copious amounts of cucumber/lemon/ginger water.
For a snack I had a banana, and baby bell peppers dunked in a homemade yogurt ranch dressing.
Before bed, I had a cup of chamomile tea with ginger, lemon and honey.
I slept like a baby! I am getting high scores on my CPAP app. Last night I had a solid 7 hours!
I realize there is no "arriving" in this life. Only progress. I've heard a pastor say that every 1 in 1 person is certain of dying. And I am not afraid of death.
But my goal is to make this life here on earth more enjoyable! And a happy, healthy me will hopefully impact all of those around me.
On that note, I need to get ready for my students. Happy Monday!
Talk to you tomorrow.
And yes, I have a hoop video today!!
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| Less poofy! I can say one thing for sure, I am thankful that I started my Prednisone and Doxycycline Saturday, since I started my alkaline cleanse yesterday! |
For breakfast this morning I had a lovely of oatmeal with quinoa and nuts. I topped it with a drizzle of raw honey. Who am I? I ate my oatmeal without butter! Without any type of milk whatsoever! On top of that, I had a cup of nettle tea which has no caffeine. And half of a sliced cucumber. And I made a pitcher of cucumber/lemon water with freshly grated ginger. I must admit, I am frightened. But that means that I'm on the right track. I'm afraid that I will give into cravings for meat four cheese for dairy of any kind for fried foods and carbs. But for the length of this blog, I have been fighting this cravings. And I am still here. Fighting!
I felt so good, that I went to the gym before church. My son-in-law had to work yesterday. He and my daughter and Baby Gracie had gone to Saturday evening service the night before. After church, we mulled over what to have for lunch, considering my severe diet restrictions. My daughter had undergone a similar cleanse at the beginning of the year. I remember how much energy she had. So she is partially going along with me on my journey.
She had a function for her work later in the evening, for which I was babysitting grace, so we opted for a little drive through healthy Mexican joint - Costa Vida. I had a bowl with beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado and a few strips of grilled chicken. The dressing was a lovely cilantro lime vinegrette. During this cleanse, I am supposed to be eating only fruit, veggies, legumes and nuts. So really, I should not have had the chicken. But looking at the rest of my eating yesterday, I am pleased!
A most interesting development: Since I am not eating meat or dairy, my cravings have changed. I found myself intensely craving a juicy orange!
Who am I? I am not even remotely interested in a french fry!
My daughter and I hit the grocery store, stocking up on produce. My dinner was a lovely platter of steamed cauliflower, topped with stir fried broccoli, carrots, zucchini and red onions.
Followed by a heavenly orange!
I drank copious amounts of cucumber/lemon/ginger water.
For a snack I had a banana, and baby bell peppers dunked in a homemade yogurt ranch dressing.
Before bed, I had a cup of chamomile tea with ginger, lemon and honey.
I slept like a baby! I am getting high scores on my CPAP app. Last night I had a solid 7 hours!
I realize there is no "arriving" in this life. Only progress. I've heard a pastor say that every 1 in 1 person is certain of dying. And I am not afraid of death.
But my goal is to make this life here on earth more enjoyable! And a happy, healthy me will hopefully impact all of those around me.
On that note, I need to get ready for my students. Happy Monday!
Talk to you tomorrow.
And yes, I have a hoop video today!!
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