It has truly gotten out of hand and I have hurt one too many people on this downhill path.
In order to jumpstart my path to self-discovery, I am partaking on a 21-day cleanse of sorts. This is a cleanse called Quantum Wellness by Kathy Freston--it's been hailed by Oprah and the people at my yoga studio have raved about it. While thumbing through the book, I find that, although I fundamentally disagree with wealthy white women telling us all how to be skinny, I do like some of the basic principals.
The cleanse is basically the elimination of the following five things from one's diet:
- Animal Products
- Sugar
- Caffeine
- Alcohol
- Gluten
I know that in 2 days the caffeine headaches will set in. I know that in 6 days the meat cravings will be unbearable. I know that in 8 days my sugar cravings are going to be absolutely abominable. But I'm determined.
My little cheats are decaf coffee and Luna bars. Luna bars aren't on the list of "approved items," but I haven't seen any thing in the ingredients that indicate any of the big 5.
Edith and I went grocery shopping last night and stocked up on unsweetened dried fruits, alternate grains, beans nuts and lentils, etc. This should be interesting.
Following this little kickstart, I will be making my way to India for a month. I will be practicing Mysore in Mysore from July 21-August 25! I'm so excited and still in disbelief at my impulsive ways :)
Today is day one. There is a "slumber party" tonight and I know it will be my first major challenge. Thus far I have had gluten free kids cereal, vegetarian chili I made the other day, and am drinking decaf coffee as I plot out how to complete this disgusting midterm in the next 4 hours.
2 comments:
Jaimie! I didn't know you were going to Mysore. That'll be a great experience. I can't wait to hear the stories =)
Yea! It should be pretty freaking amazing :) I'll be in Reno Sept 1-9, so I'll be sure to share the scoop on Mysore!!!!!
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