10-Day Cleanse Day 5

Day Five

The last few days of the cleanse have been more challenging than I anticipated. I have used my thoughts of the baby I dream of everytime I want to consume something that is not in my best interest. What I am taking from this so far is I do not have to be perfect and most importantly to eat with non-violence. Eating slowly and enjoying myself-not eating full of anxiety or stress. My mental state when I eat is just as important on this cleanse as the food it’s self. I am surprised by this. This cleanse so far has not been physical as I had anticipated rather than more a cleanse of my emotional/mental state.

10 Day Cleanse Day Two

Day two of the cleanse was hard. It just so happens today was the most stressful day at work-nothing was bringing me back to any sort of peaceful state. The food was not reflective, nor did I feel the reflectiveness or joy of the cleanse. Breakfast was steel-cut oats, cleanse tea in the afternoon, barley and steamed vegetables for lunch, and homemade vegetable soup for dinner. I did have a diet coke (definitely not part of the diet) but what I learned is this not only is too clean out my body but also my mind. I am not going let this deter me from continuing, it is what it is.

10-day Cleanse Day One

The first morning of the cleanse and I am feeling very foggy. This assures me I am doing the best thing for my body. Normally, I wake up have a glass of warm water and practice nali but my stomach feels slightly queasy. I have my homemade chai tea instead. I am going to ease into this slowly and treat my body with great care and respect. My constitution just is not strong enough too be pushed too hard. I believe this awareness and mindfulness is what can make you through the cleanse with a positive experience.