So I have been doing the nutritional cleanse program for a week now. Throughout this time I have learned many things about myself and am realizing how strong of a person I am. I've also learned to be more in tune with my body and what it needs as well as what it don't needs. Many things we perceive that we want are just that, "perceptions" and not reality.
The first few days on the program I felt terrible. I had an uber migraine and didn't have enough energy to go to work. I kept telling myself to stick it out even though I truly felt terrible, there would be a bright side.
After the first three days, I am starting to feel terrific. I haven't had one stomach issue (I have IBS) all week and am early to work because I'm not held up by my stomach in the morning. In addition, I've received compliments on my skin and my tastebuds are starting to change. I am beginning to crave healthy foods and becoming disgusted by sugar and caffeine. It is almost like my body had an addiction to these substances, but truly doesn't require them. In addition, I am realizing this is putting me more on my road to my passions. During some free time, I was looking up healthy recipes and seeing what new creations I can make. Instead of feeling like a chore, I felt excited. At first, the nutritional shakes felt like medicine to me, but now I am looking forward to them and putting good nutrition into my body.
I am currently on the "deep cleanse" part of the program. This is where you drink a liquid at certain points in the day, lots of water and small supplied snacks but no major meals and food. I didn't think I could get through it but it is almost 3 pm (my hungriest part of the day) and I am not feeling hungry but actually refreshed and rejuvenated. I am so proud of myself that I've been able to do this since it seemed impossible on paper. The fact is you don't need certain things and if you are determined it will happen. I can translate this to other parts of my life. Sometimes I don't feel confident or think my goals won't happen. But the fact is even if you don't believe you can do it, you can. Many of our fears are not reality and only beliefs. Also, goals take time. I never though I would be doing something like this 30 day cleanse or anything else in my previous posts. I never thought I could overcome my anxiety or learn to love my hardships and challenges. But I did and you can too. At first I had this goal to lose a ton of weight. I think I will lose that weight eventually, but I'm learning to enjoy the road.
I had a conversation with a colleague today about "boredom." I was saying that I am never bored and I asked if that was weird. He said, "I guess" but I don't think we are supposed to be bored in life. I think there are many things to explore and beauty in each and every moment. I used to hate winter but I am learning to love the feel of the cold air and learning that there is beauty in that too. I am learning that there is also beauty and greatness in food even the tiniest morsel and even things that don't taste good, you can learn to love and see the beauty in that too. I am grateful for so much and am now learning how to treat my body well too.
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