SO There is a cleanse I did last year, also known as the lemonade cleanse. And I decided to do it again last Sunday. It is super intense on my body, I forgot how much will power its take to do it.
A day in the life of the cleanse:
• Wake up at 5:30 and drink a Quart of Sea Salt water
• Wait for and hour and a half for it to clean up all of the random stuff in my intestines
and come out.
• Drink my first drink, I chug this one to get it over with so i can start my day.
- A drink consists of:
8oz distilled/spring water
2Tbsp Organic lemon juice
2Tbsp Natural Grade B maple Syrup
1/10th tsp Cayenne pepper
• Then I drive Kelton to daycare and myself to work hoping that all of the Sea Salt solution has really left my body.
• I drink a mess load of water between everything I do during the day, to keep my self hydrated.
• During work I drink 4 of my lemon drinks, maybe one mint tea to mix up the taste in my mouth a bit.
• I pick up Kelton from daycare and head home from work, come home and try to make dinner or watch John make dinner, (sometimes it is too hard on my will power to make dinner)
And then drink my dinner.
• I usually watch a movie or read a book, something simple because by that time of day I am exhausted.
• After putting Kelton to bed, i chill out and drink a cup of "Smooth Move" Herbal tea.
• Then I go to bed and wake up and do it again... for 10 days.
I know what your thinking, "10 days is a long time!" and yes it is. But some people do this thing up to 40 days, can you believe that? Anyway I am on day 5 so my halfway pint is hit and i am relieved it is all down hill from here. The other thing you probably are thinking "That isn't enough for you body to live on!". Well, i totally agree, not enough for the body to live on forever. But for 10 days, it can happen. The maple has all the nutritions i need to run, and I juice the lemon including the skin so i get that extra boost of vitamins. Lemons pull all of the toxins out of my tissue and the pepper sweeps it clean to my waste and then the salt water cleans it out... as simple as that!
The first couple of days suck really bad because my body is detoxing from all the crap i put in it. So I can just expect a super bad head ache and feeling achy and looking pale, i can't drive either.
But after the 3-4th day I feel super fine as long as I tank up on my super lemon drink. I usually have 6-12 a day, 6 is the minimum I am supposed to drink in one day. Last time I did it, I puked a couple times at the end of the first day. I am pretty sure it is because all of the toxins and poisons of 23 years I have been putting my body were stirred up in my system. I am so glad I quit smoking.
A funny side effect i have with this cleanse is I DREAM about food. Every night i dream about all kinds of food and eating it and how it tastes. last night i was a smoothie/sundae shop and I almost got in a fight with the kid who was making my chocolate brownie shake thing because he wouldn't give me the extra that wouldn't fit in my cup. That jerk....
It is a good thing I have a loving supportive husband! He is a champion at supporting me in stuff, especially things that have to do with my health.
I will give updates!
Love, Mimi
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
playin' the guitar
I have newley formed blisters on the tips of my fingers that kinda hurt when I type. I have been teaching myself to play the guitar the last week and it is awesome. After visiting pete for my birthday I and picking up his guitar, I rememebered how cool playing the guitar really is. Well that is it for now beacuse I have to go back to work, YAY!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Feeling good in MY body
It is so nice waking up and feeling good in my own skin.
My body begs me all day while I am at work to go ride my bike or swim, stretch, or climb stuff OR WHATEVER... as long as I am moving.
For the first time in my life I really do feel ill when i eat more then my body needs. I have never been in-tune that much physically.
Not to mention, since I have cut some things that are not so good for me out of my diet... I feel energy after I eat instead of wanting to nap.
I have realized cheese is not for me. My body hates it... all except my taste buds. Even if get things with cheese mixed in it my stomach cramps and it is painful, what clearer signs do I need from my body that it hates something.
The same thing happens when i eat animal flesh. My body can deal with fish but give me chicken or beef and i will have a hurty tummy.
Either way, I just wanna say I feel great. I know I am going to live a long happy healthy life.
Not to mention it is nice losing weight without starving myself.
I am sending out the heck yes for loving our bodies no matter what shape or form we come in :)
My body begs me all day while I am at work to go ride my bike or swim, stretch, or climb stuff OR WHATEVER... as long as I am moving.
For the first time in my life I really do feel ill when i eat more then my body needs. I have never been in-tune that much physically.
Not to mention, since I have cut some things that are not so good for me out of my diet... I feel energy after I eat instead of wanting to nap.
I have realized cheese is not for me. My body hates it... all except my taste buds. Even if get things with cheese mixed in it my stomach cramps and it is painful, what clearer signs do I need from my body that it hates something.
The same thing happens when i eat animal flesh. My body can deal with fish but give me chicken or beef and i will have a hurty tummy.
Either way, I just wanna say I feel great. I know I am going to live a long happy healthy life.
Not to mention it is nice losing weight without starving myself.
I am sending out the heck yes for loving our bodies no matter what shape or form we come in :)
Friday, March 7, 2008
Sick day
This morning I was feeling ill so I decided to stay home from work.
After sleeping in till 10 I was restless so today I cleaned my house, made some bread, making crockpot coconut curry and I am not sure what to do with myself. It is kinda nice not to talk to anybody. I also designed some cool tee shirts for pete's forensics club.
I worked all of my hours at work this last couple weeks which hasn't happed for a while because it has been such a slow winter season, though we are picking up now. I have been making sales too and I get a small % so it is nice to look at my check and feel satisfied at my hard work. It is so cool learning about myself and how I am capable of supporting my family.
John and I are slowly paying off our debt and I am just excited. This year I kept track of my recipts and stuff for my art and I didn't have to pay taxes on the money I made from my show or freelance design stuff I have been doing. I feel like for the first time I am taking myself seriously as an artist and a professional. It is pretty awesome, who knew I was capable of what I am doing?
Yeah well since I am feeling much better I am probably going to hit a Vandals concert tonight. Good times in the SLC.
After sleeping in till 10 I was restless so today I cleaned my house, made some bread, making crockpot coconut curry and I am not sure what to do with myself. It is kinda nice not to talk to anybody. I also designed some cool tee shirts for pete's forensics club.
I worked all of my hours at work this last couple weeks which hasn't happed for a while because it has been such a slow winter season, though we are picking up now. I have been making sales too and I get a small % so it is nice to look at my check and feel satisfied at my hard work. It is so cool learning about myself and how I am capable of supporting my family.
John and I are slowly paying off our debt and I am just excited. This year I kept track of my recipts and stuff for my art and I didn't have to pay taxes on the money I made from my show or freelance design stuff I have been doing. I feel like for the first time I am taking myself seriously as an artist and a professional. It is pretty awesome, who knew I was capable of what I am doing?
Yeah well since I am feeling much better I am probably going to hit a Vandals concert tonight. Good times in the SLC.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Curry-licious!
I am a big fan of most Asian foods. The Indian culture is so genius for inventing curry.
My favorite type of Asian food is Tibetan.
I used to live above a Tibetan restaurant in the Avenues of Salt lake and the family who ran it was so nice. I am not sure what i loved more about the environment in Cafe Shambala, the abundance of Dali Lama pictures or the broken english. One thing for sure, nothing tops their fried veggie momos, spicy potatoes, and lentil soup. I seriously could eat that every day if I had to. They have some pretty awesome sweet and sour tofu also.
Momos are dumplings stuffed with goodness. Sometimes it is meat sometimes it is veggies. Traditionally they are steamed and have a soft fluffy outside, I love mine a little fried for the crispy texture.
Today I went to Curry in a Hurry for lunch. It is a quaint Indian/Thai place that has KILLER curry. I spent 4$ for the YUMMIEST curry veggies in Naan. Who knew curry and spinach would taste so good together?
Speaking of Naan, Mom made some for Sam's birthday dinner. Naan is kinda like a pita but fluffier and sometimes flavored or sweet. The place in UT to get the best Naan is the Himalayan Kitchen. I think they have a brick oven they cook it in and you can get it like 12 different ways. Not to mention it comes with a plum sauce and some type of spicy mint sauce, that is right... spicy mint.
Since I really love cooking, I am trying to master some of these recipes. I am happy that the ladies at my local Thai/Asian market and patient enough to explain some stuff to me. They helped me pick out the best ingredients for my DELICIOUS yellow coconut curry. Last time I was there they sent me home with some type of spicy black bean sauce and ingredients for Pho.
Pho is one of John's favorite foods. Mostly all Pho has meat in it so I have been playing around with trying to make it vegetarian. I will probably report back on how successful my attempt to make veggie/savory tasting broth was this week.
Since I have to go back to work, i am not going to go into making sushi, miso stuff, wontons, stir fry or rice paper spring rolls.... but once again, Asian food rocks.
And it is SUPER healthy for me.
I guess this is the conclusion of my curry inspired rant.
If you are in Salt Lake and you wanna go hit up some yummy restaurants with me, let me know.
Post Script: the ground was dry enough so I rode my bike for the first time since October. HECK YES!!
My favorite type of Asian food is Tibetan.
I used to live above a Tibetan restaurant in the Avenues of Salt lake and the family who ran it was so nice. I am not sure what i loved more about the environment in Cafe Shambala, the abundance of Dali Lama pictures or the broken english. One thing for sure, nothing tops their fried veggie momos, spicy potatoes, and lentil soup. I seriously could eat that every day if I had to. They have some pretty awesome sweet and sour tofu also.
Momos are dumplings stuffed with goodness. Sometimes it is meat sometimes it is veggies. Traditionally they are steamed and have a soft fluffy outside, I love mine a little fried for the crispy texture.
Today I went to Curry in a Hurry for lunch. It is a quaint Indian/Thai place that has KILLER curry. I spent 4$ for the YUMMIEST curry veggies in Naan. Who knew curry and spinach would taste so good together?
Speaking of Naan, Mom made some for Sam's birthday dinner. Naan is kinda like a pita but fluffier and sometimes flavored or sweet. The place in UT to get the best Naan is the Himalayan Kitchen. I think they have a brick oven they cook it in and you can get it like 12 different ways. Not to mention it comes with a plum sauce and some type of spicy mint sauce, that is right... spicy mint.
Since I really love cooking, I am trying to master some of these recipes. I am happy that the ladies at my local Thai/Asian market and patient enough to explain some stuff to me. They helped me pick out the best ingredients for my DELICIOUS yellow coconut curry. Last time I was there they sent me home with some type of spicy black bean sauce and ingredients for Pho.
Pho is one of John's favorite foods. Mostly all Pho has meat in it so I have been playing around with trying to make it vegetarian. I will probably report back on how successful my attempt to make veggie/savory tasting broth was this week.
Since I have to go back to work, i am not going to go into making sushi, miso stuff, wontons, stir fry or rice paper spring rolls.... but once again, Asian food rocks.
And it is SUPER healthy for me.
I guess this is the conclusion of my curry inspired rant.
If you are in Salt Lake and you wanna go hit up some yummy restaurants with me, let me know.
Post Script: the ground was dry enough so I rode my bike for the first time since October. HECK YES!!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
The Dentist, you've got to love him.
My mouth hurts today.
On Tuesday I went to the dentist to have a cleaning. When they called me to remind me I had an appointment, i tried to cancel it due to the $$ I still owe from my last visit to Dr. Stanley.
Dr. Stanly is a salesman, and a pretty good dentist too.
The receptionist who called me assured me that my regular cleanings are covered by my insurance and I wouldn't have to pay a dime to get a good polish.
Reluctantly, I showed up early to my morning appointment with hope of preventing further $$$$ of mine in Dr. Stanley's pockets.
The nice blond hygienist with the cool face scar sat me in the first chair, closest to the door. My dentist office has high tech computer screens that show exactly what the assistants are looking at, filling out, my mouth history and my appointments. After an overview of the things that are wrong with my mouth she asks me if I floss regularly. I hate this question because I always say yes.... but it is always a lie.
It pings my insides to admit I am not a regular flosser, I have never been good at remembering it is as important as brushing. Don't get me wrong I floss, but is more of a convenience thing then a habit. Over and over again I find myself in that dentist chair with that bright light shining in my eyes, swearing that I am a regular flosser. Bloody gums just don't lie.
By this time I am laying down with her hands in my mouth listening to the same description of how to floss correctly. It is really hard to want to floss like the assistant tells me, it hurts!
Next step in my visit is this new sonic tool pick-thingie that feels like i am getting a sunburn on my gums. The hygienist keeps apologizing because she can see my tightly squinted eyes through my big orange protective goggles. The manual scraper stuff she was doing wasn't pleasant but I was relived when i saw her bust out the scratchy toothpaste and the buffer.
I always have thought that the polisher-brush tool was pretty similar to a floor buffer.
Anyway, After my cleaning was all said and done and my mouth was a little achy. I got to pick a green toothbrush and wait for the dentist to come appraise my teeth. Patiently sitting, I caught myself staring at the tool tray wondering how much my gums really did bleed. The assistant came in after 5 minutes of waiting and apologized for Dr. Stanley, apparently he was on a important call. After 5 more minutes the Dentist came and sat down next to me, armed with his white smile and witty humor. Once again it was pointed out to me how important flossing is and brushing and how I could do them better. After peering at my teeth he sent me home with 17$ toothpaste and a reminder of the crown I need to get when I pay off my bill.
Well, today my teeth hurt because i have been flossing daily and I have been told that my mouth will get used to it. One day i hope to walk into Dr. Stanley's office and walk out without having to pay for anything.
It is times like this I am really glad I have teeth, chewing would suck without them.
On Tuesday I went to the dentist to have a cleaning. When they called me to remind me I had an appointment, i tried to cancel it due to the $$ I still owe from my last visit to Dr. Stanley.
Dr. Stanly is a salesman, and a pretty good dentist too.
The receptionist who called me assured me that my regular cleanings are covered by my insurance and I wouldn't have to pay a dime to get a good polish.
Reluctantly, I showed up early to my morning appointment with hope of preventing further $$$$ of mine in Dr. Stanley's pockets.
The nice blond hygienist with the cool face scar sat me in the first chair, closest to the door. My dentist office has high tech computer screens that show exactly what the assistants are looking at, filling out, my mouth history and my appointments. After an overview of the things that are wrong with my mouth she asks me if I floss regularly. I hate this question because I always say yes.... but it is always a lie.
It pings my insides to admit I am not a regular flosser, I have never been good at remembering it is as important as brushing. Don't get me wrong I floss, but is more of a convenience thing then a habit. Over and over again I find myself in that dentist chair with that bright light shining in my eyes, swearing that I am a regular flosser. Bloody gums just don't lie.
By this time I am laying down with her hands in my mouth listening to the same description of how to floss correctly. It is really hard to want to floss like the assistant tells me, it hurts!
Next step in my visit is this new sonic tool pick-thingie that feels like i am getting a sunburn on my gums. The hygienist keeps apologizing because she can see my tightly squinted eyes through my big orange protective goggles. The manual scraper stuff she was doing wasn't pleasant but I was relived when i saw her bust out the scratchy toothpaste and the buffer.
I always have thought that the polisher-brush tool was pretty similar to a floor buffer.
Anyway, After my cleaning was all said and done and my mouth was a little achy. I got to pick a green toothbrush and wait for the dentist to come appraise my teeth. Patiently sitting, I caught myself staring at the tool tray wondering how much my gums really did bleed. The assistant came in after 5 minutes of waiting and apologized for Dr. Stanley, apparently he was on a important call. After 5 more minutes the Dentist came and sat down next to me, armed with his white smile and witty humor. Once again it was pointed out to me how important flossing is and brushing and how I could do them better. After peering at my teeth he sent me home with 17$ toothpaste and a reminder of the crown I need to get when I pay off my bill.
Well, today my teeth hurt because i have been flossing daily and I have been told that my mouth will get used to it. One day i hope to walk into Dr. Stanley's office and walk out without having to pay for anything.
It is times like this I am really glad I have teeth, chewing would suck without them.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
working ghost town
I find myself sitting at work at my desk and the rest of the shop is shut down. During the January/February months work is slow for our printing company. I have been finding random things to do around the shop to keep myself busy.
Today and yesterday I cleaned out all of the closets, desks and cabinets in my department. I started to re-arrange the furniture and some how inspired my co-workers to join in.
I am kind of bored now that there is nothing else to clean.
...I got permission from the CEO to paint a window on the wall by my desk.
So I guess tomorrow I will be painting.
Today and yesterday I cleaned out all of the closets, desks and cabinets in my department. I started to re-arrange the furniture and some how inspired my co-workers to join in.
I am kind of bored now that there is nothing else to clean.
...I got permission from the CEO to paint a window on the wall by my desk.
So I guess tomorrow I will be painting.
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