Stress and how it affects

I did the lemonade cleanse and found that doing it while working was amazing in its effect.  I really liked being busy because it took the thought off of not eating and kept me active.  Over the weekend I started terrible news.  First some family members were hospitalized and there was some emotional stress when trying to figure out how to help and be a part.  Second and most tragic was one of my best friend's son drowned in a pool accident.  More emotional stress that wasnt wanted so I had to leave to assist and and help with that.  Not to top that but in trying to leave the state my child's head became infested with lice.  By this time I was so physically and emotionally exhausted that I couldnt handle finishing up the cleanse. 

It is crazy the toll that it took on us.  I probably wont do the lemonade cleanse because for me I dont feel it healthy but  I do know that it works for some people and I will never doubt the positive goodness it could do.  

Lemonading It. . . .

I was just noticing that my past post had no answers to the questions.  I really did answer them.  Hmmmm

Today is my Day 8 on my master cleanse and I am counting down to one.  I feel counting down is a lot more motivational.  Just like seeing the weight go down it will be nice to go down to Day 1 do the ease out and start healthy eating again. No more junk food as I sit at my desk.  No more candies that are hidden everywhere.  Granted I will still take part in some here and there but strive to be more controlled. 

One thing I like about this time around is that I am doing it while I am working.  Some might say it is hard to cleanse while working but so far I feel like working is what is keeping me on it.  Work keeps me busy, keeps my mind occupied, and helps me be accountable.  I have told the people I work with and it makes me want to strive to complete and show them I can complete the full 14 day cleanse. (including the ease in and ease out days)  They have been really supportive and it is nice to have that in person!!

Last night I did the salt water flush and oh my gosh!!  I am glad I didnt do it in the morning.  I am going to stick to the laxatives.  Maybe I will try herbal tea but that is only if I can find it in my town. :) 

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing: The Imaginary Meme, Part Three

41. Growing up, who was the easier mark: Mom or Dad? 

Depends on the situation and their mood.  They could both be easy

42. What is the stupidest pet that you ever saw? 

43. Tell us about a band whose every CD is a “must have”. 

44. Where you surprised when Jim Parsons came out? 

45. Have you ever shoplifted? 

46. We currently have a person who plays both this meme and Saturday 9 who signs in to Mr. Linky every week. Yet, if you click on that link, you are told that only “members” can read the blog. Why do you think that person even bothers to sign in or for that matter, do the meme? (Don't misunderstand, we have no rules and we aren't angry. But it is damn peculiar, no?)

47. Have you ever driven a Ferrari? 

48. What do you call those little plastic things on the ends of shoelaces?

49. Have you ever walked more than a mile?

50. Do you believe in magic?

51. Have you ever been arrested? 

52. Have you ever skinny dipped? 

53. Explain what you think about hippies.

54. New York or California?

55. Have you ever been dumped?

56. What are you wearing right now? 

57. John Edwards had a mistrial. How do you think he conducted himself after the verdict? 

58. Did you watch the series finale of House? 

59. You may need to go back a long way if you are old like Harriet. Who was the last person who asked you out? (Or that asked you out. Same dumb question either way.) 
 

60. Do you have any collections?

 

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Crazyness of a Year

After going through that wonderful weight-loss challenge and staying stable with my weight in the 150's I had a big change.  A change in which was supposed to help my mentality but didnt really help my weight.  I was a lab rat in the sense of trying to find a medication that worked for me and made me somewhat sane.  In that adventure I dealt with a lot of side effects, some noticeable some not so much. 

As you can probably guess one of the side effects were to eat excessively.  I had no control, I was always hungry never getting satisfied.  It almost made me think of that excuse pregnant women give when they eat too much, "Oh I am eating for two I can eat as much as I want." (at least that is the excuse I gave) The only problem was I am not pregnant or ever plan to be.

My mental health was getting better but my physical health was lacking.  I am now close to what I was in weight before I started losing it which is a whopping 174.4.  I know it doesnt seem like much but after working so hard to get those 20+ pounds off it seems huge.  My goal weight is 145 still and I will  achieve it now that I have reached some stability in mental health. (somewhat lol)  There is no excuse. 

I have started the pre-detox in preparation to start the lemon cleanse tomorrow.  Mentally I have disconnected myself from food and feelings.  That sounds bad doesnt it?  So much of eating can be stationed around feelings and the mood you are in hence the term emotional eating.  I am excited to get back to physical well being and feel better about my body again.  To be rejuvenated and refreshed as a whole will be amazing and I am ready to commit.

A 7 Day Success

This cleanse has been a real eye opener and adventure. I am so grateful for the 7 days I was able to cleanse and release.

By this day I was crying and very emotional and lars was done seeing me miserable.

I am so grateful to be able to listen to my body and give myself the permission to stop. Doing this cleanse I lost ten pounds or more I haven't weighed yet.

I am glad to know what to expect and I am excited to go again when the time is right.

Thanks for all the support.