During the first week of this 28 Day Detox I had been having a few stomach issues and feelings of drowsiness. It my have been the extra supplements for the liver that I added to my diet. It may have been the stomach bug that passed through my family. It may have been allergies that I have never experienced before. It may have been the lack of sleep because of the bug? Whatever it was I hope it is gone!
The nutritionist who helped develop this program, Laura Townsend, had made a comment that not everyone feels great on a detox because some people just have a lot of "gunk" to clean out of their system. However true this comment is I had some resistance to it! She wasn't even pin pointing me, but I thought it was interesting how I chose to react.
For those of you who know me, I really do not put a lot of unhealthy things into my body. Maybe my one vice,chocolate, did build up after a while? Or maybe it was the chocolate that was making me feel that much better :) I still will not eat chocolate until after the detox. In any case I am determined to resolve the issue!
I now have a bloating feeling. It may or may not be due to Gluten, but this particular 28 Day Detox does have a gluten free option. So starting tomorrow I will be making a better effort to cut Gluten out for the rest of the detox. It can't hurt!
On a more positive note, even with all the internal upset, my plan to take this detox for more than just a liver cleanse was not crushed!
Kale Chips, who would have thought this leafy vegetable would be so yummy! I made a batch of my own for the first time yesterday and shared it with my Healthy Edge group. Unfortunately by the time I transferred the chips to our meeting place they had wilted a little because they were still a little warm when I put them in the container.They still tasted great, but on the chewy side. I didn't want them to go to waste, because Kale is not cheap, so I put them back in the oven for another few minutes at lunch today. Eureka!! They were so wonderful! I ate them as a side to my huge spinach wrap!
Today I made it to my second bible study with even more new faces! It has been interesting to study Ephesians. Today we really related it to our kids and school. Amazing what I learned about elementary school children watching movies in school that would even be too graphic for an adult! Just because the teacher thought it would be a good representation of something in history!! What about a book!!!!!!Thankfully, I haven't run into any problems, but I am going to be on better guard!
I have been writing in my gratitude journal frequently and even started thinking about a new children's book that I want to write! The fun thing about my gratitude journal is it helps me to remember all the wonderful things that happened during my day instead of focusing on what didn't work!
My new thing today was making dinner at 2pm before the kids got home from school. This was to be less stressed around dinner time because I had to teach my Zumba® fitness class at 6:30 pm. I also wanted to be sure I wasn't going to take an easy way out with hot dogs or pasta. I made a yummy recipe my handy dandy Healthy Edge cookbook. It was the Indian Curry Chicken with pearled barley. I have made it with Brown rice as well and it is a different texture. Needless to say we ate by 5pm and I was less stressed!
The energy was amazing in my Zumba® fitness class this evening. Last week I felt a little disoriented and to me the class did not go as well, so it was great to have the energy back!
Now I must put my head on my pillow so I can function tomorrow with a clear mind and a full heart!
Dear Heavenly Father, please watch over my family tonight and place wonderful dreams into our heads so that we may sleep peacefully through the night and wake up refreshed! Amen
Blessings
Lee-Anne xo
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Saturday, April 21, 2012
28 Day Detox-Day 6
Well, besides my low glycemic Chocolate Nutrimeal Shakes and Peanut Butter Crunch Nutrition Bars I have managed to stay away from the chocolate!!! The first 2 days were a little challenging because I really wanted something sweet and not a piece of fruit! However, I am over that need!!!
It is amazing how when my attitude changes everything else reflects it. Last night before going to bed I was reading my bible and the verses were so true to what I am going through at the moment. Psalm 16:1-11 and Proverbs 19:20-21. About living purposefully and with a lot of faith! I went to sleep on a happy note. What is really interesting is that it was a verse that I missed reading the night before because I had fallen asleep while reading!
This morning I woke up beside my little Jacob, he wasn't feeling well last night, and he smiled and giggled and gave me a huge hug! It is precious moments like these that help me to remember why I love being a mom.
Today I had such an energetic Zumba fitness class with a few new people and lots of regulars. Dancing, for me, is such a rush and I love to help others get their groove on at anytime of the day!
Even though I was super sweaty after class I saw a special church thrift sale so I stopped in and I got a pair of shorts and capris for $2!
I thought I would try my luck at the bigger thrift store. WOW! It was like everything was meant for me! Hahahaha. Anne Marie, the store owner, put some things aside. While I went home to take a shower she had found even more things for me to try on. Then my mother-in-law came and found a few more things! I came out of there with a whole wardrobe for the price I would have paid for a 2 items in a department store!
Needless to say I am coming off a shopping rush, and I feel awesome! It could be the extra energy that REV3 gave me, but whatever it is I love it!
Dear Lord, the energy I feel today, let it be for you and let my energy be authentic and catchy to others who come into my life!
Blessings
Lee-Anne xoxo
It is amazing how when my attitude changes everything else reflects it. Last night before going to bed I was reading my bible and the verses were so true to what I am going through at the moment. Psalm 16:1-11 and Proverbs 19:20-21. About living purposefully and with a lot of faith! I went to sleep on a happy note. What is really interesting is that it was a verse that I missed reading the night before because I had fallen asleep while reading!
This morning I woke up beside my little Jacob, he wasn't feeling well last night, and he smiled and giggled and gave me a huge hug! It is precious moments like these that help me to remember why I love being a mom.
Today I had such an energetic Zumba fitness class with a few new people and lots of regulars. Dancing, for me, is such a rush and I love to help others get their groove on at anytime of the day!
Even though I was super sweaty after class I saw a special church thrift sale so I stopped in and I got a pair of shorts and capris for $2!
I thought I would try my luck at the bigger thrift store. WOW! It was like everything was meant for me! Hahahaha. Anne Marie, the store owner, put some things aside. While I went home to take a shower she had found even more things for me to try on. Then my mother-in-law came and found a few more things! I came out of there with a whole wardrobe for the price I would have paid for a 2 items in a department store!
Needless to say I am coming off a shopping rush, and I feel awesome! It could be the extra energy that REV3 gave me, but whatever it is I love it!
Dear Lord, the energy I feel today, let it be for you and let my energy be authentic and catchy to others who come into my life!
Blessings
Lee-Anne xoxo
Friday, April 20, 2012
28 Day Detox- Day 5
Today I tried Amaranth for breakfast with some apple and pear chunks, flax, and blueberries. It reminded me of a cross between Cream of Wheat and Quinoa. It was actually very tasty and even my 2 year old asked for seconds!
I tried Kale chips yesterday. It brought back memories of St. John, New Brunswick when I used to visit my late Grandmother. We used to go to the fish market and get Dulse ( a dried seaweed) and eat it out of a paper bag! It may not sound very appetizing, but I enjoyed it! Funny what can trigger memories like that!
I had an amazing business coaching call with Annette Mease today and she made me feel like a million bucks just by asking me to think about all the things I loved to do as a child. When was the last time you thought about your childhood dreams? Where in life does it say we have to stop dreaming? It is almost like Satan drew a line at a certain point and I let life get in the way of my dreams. Then when I started dreaming again there were more distractions that took my focus away from my dreams. Today Annette got a spark going again and I am very grateful for it!
I do have to say that the busier my day is the harder it is to find some me time without feeling like I should be doing something "productive". However, I have managed to take even just a few moments each day to catch my breath. Such an important part of my day! The body and mind need to be refreshed even if it only has a few minutes!
If you would like to read another perspective on the 28 Day Detox you can follow Julie Boyer's blog.
http://www.julieboyer.com/2012/04/day-12-28-day-total-body-detox/
Julie is one of the reasons I have done many things in life since I was 17! From finishing Ironman Canada in 2003, to starting my own business! She is a wonderful motivator and very passionate about WHATEVER she does. My BFF!
That said I am going to bed to get a good night sleep so I can be refreshed to teach my 8:15 am Zumba fitness class tomorrow morning!!!
Dear Lord, please give me the strength and confidence to keep dreaming and living my life purposefully!
Blessings
Lee-Anne xo
I tried Kale chips yesterday. It brought back memories of St. John, New Brunswick when I used to visit my late Grandmother. We used to go to the fish market and get Dulse ( a dried seaweed) and eat it out of a paper bag! It may not sound very appetizing, but I enjoyed it! Funny what can trigger memories like that!
I had an amazing business coaching call with Annette Mease today and she made me feel like a million bucks just by asking me to think about all the things I loved to do as a child. When was the last time you thought about your childhood dreams? Where in life does it say we have to stop dreaming? It is almost like Satan drew a line at a certain point and I let life get in the way of my dreams. Then when I started dreaming again there were more distractions that took my focus away from my dreams. Today Annette got a spark going again and I am very grateful for it!
I do have to say that the busier my day is the harder it is to find some me time without feeling like I should be doing something "productive". However, I have managed to take even just a few moments each day to catch my breath. Such an important part of my day! The body and mind need to be refreshed even if it only has a few minutes!
If you would like to read another perspective on the 28 Day Detox you can follow Julie Boyer's blog.
http://www.julieboyer.com/2012/04/day-12-28-day-total-body-detox/
Julie is one of the reasons I have done many things in life since I was 17! From finishing Ironman Canada in 2003, to starting my own business! She is a wonderful motivator and very passionate about WHATEVER she does. My BFF!
That said I am going to bed to get a good night sleep so I can be refreshed to teach my 8:15 am Zumba fitness class tomorrow morning!!!
Dear Lord, please give me the strength and confidence to keep dreaming and living my life purposefully!
Blessings
Lee-Anne xo
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
28 Day Detox- Day 3
I put on my fancy dangling earings today. A good friend of mine made them for me about 4 years ago. I put on my flip flops, because I felt like it. I put Jacob in his car seat and we drove 30 minutes to meet with new amazing moms for a bible study because I wanted to!
I have a choice in everything I do throughout the day and it makes me so grateful to have that freedom!
I made a choice on Sunday to wake up on Monday and start a liver detox because I wanted to make another improvement in my health. I am normally a very healthy eater, I teach Zumba® fitness, I teach Zumbatomic® to the kids, and I coach people through an 8 week lifestyle program called The Healthy Edge.
I thought I was pretty healthy! However, I have been missing taking care of my own self. I teach others all the time, but many times I forget about me.
Since Monday I have been choosing to do something different each day. I have picked up my bible again so I might actually complete it by December 31st, 2012. I have taken more time to sit and pause and take some deep breaths for meditation. Today I started blogging again!!!!! I am back writing in my journal about all the things I am grateful for each day.
Since day one of my Detox journey I have taken up the daily routine of keeping a food log. I mark the time I finished eating, exactly what I ate, and how much water I drank. I mark what supplements I took, what exercise I did, and how I felt throughout the day.
This is a ritual I followed for 8 weeks when I took on The Healthy Edge program a year ago. It keeps me accountable to myself and helps me to see what I have and haven't eaten in the day.
One thing I have noticed about my eating habits is I had a crutch for quite some time. Chocolate!!! It is a very common addiction between moms :) My husband travels a lot and tends to bring "me" back the large bars of chocolate. The problem is, once the bar is opened, I find it difficult to have just one square! I don't know about the rest of you, but it is like trying to have just one chip!
On Sunday as my family was driving home for church I kindly asked my hubby to not bring home any chocolate from his next business trip.
He sweetly said, "but you like it".
I replied, "I love it! However, it is not helping me on my healthy journey."
He promised not to bring anymore home or at least he won't tell me about it!
I am only on day 3 of the 28 Day Detox, and I have noticed a jump in energy just because of my attitude. I am feeling great spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Coincidentally, I have finally been sleeping through the night. This is always a challenge in our house because we have 3 small children and it is rare they all sleep past 6 am or they get up throughout the night. Sleep deprivation is very stressful on my body!
Today, I noticed a slight change in my behaviour. As I was walking towards a brand new house to the bible study with my youngest son, Jacob, I found a fun way to get him to hold my hand as we crossed the street. I ASKED him to HELP me! So much nicer than struggling and having to pick up a screaming child because they don't want to hold my hand when I TELL him to!
I pray that my spirits stay lifted and that God helps me to find even more new strengths to make my days that much easier!
Blessings
Lee-Anne xo
I have a choice in everything I do throughout the day and it makes me so grateful to have that freedom!
I made a choice on Sunday to wake up on Monday and start a liver detox because I wanted to make another improvement in my health. I am normally a very healthy eater, I teach Zumba® fitness, I teach Zumbatomic® to the kids, and I coach people through an 8 week lifestyle program called The Healthy Edge.
I thought I was pretty healthy! However, I have been missing taking care of my own self. I teach others all the time, but many times I forget about me.
Since Monday I have been choosing to do something different each day. I have picked up my bible again so I might actually complete it by December 31st, 2012. I have taken more time to sit and pause and take some deep breaths for meditation. Today I started blogging again!!!!! I am back writing in my journal about all the things I am grateful for each day.
Since day one of my Detox journey I have taken up the daily routine of keeping a food log. I mark the time I finished eating, exactly what I ate, and how much water I drank. I mark what supplements I took, what exercise I did, and how I felt throughout the day.
This is a ritual I followed for 8 weeks when I took on The Healthy Edge program a year ago. It keeps me accountable to myself and helps me to see what I have and haven't eaten in the day.
One thing I have noticed about my eating habits is I had a crutch for quite some time. Chocolate!!! It is a very common addiction between moms :) My husband travels a lot and tends to bring "me" back the large bars of chocolate. The problem is, once the bar is opened, I find it difficult to have just one square! I don't know about the rest of you, but it is like trying to have just one chip!
On Sunday as my family was driving home for church I kindly asked my hubby to not bring home any chocolate from his next business trip.
He sweetly said, "but you like it".
I replied, "I love it! However, it is not helping me on my healthy journey."
He promised not to bring anymore home or at least he won't tell me about it!
I am only on day 3 of the 28 Day Detox, and I have noticed a jump in energy just because of my attitude. I am feeling great spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Coincidentally, I have finally been sleeping through the night. This is always a challenge in our house because we have 3 small children and it is rare they all sleep past 6 am or they get up throughout the night. Sleep deprivation is very stressful on my body!
Today, I noticed a slight change in my behaviour. As I was walking towards a brand new house to the bible study with my youngest son, Jacob, I found a fun way to get him to hold my hand as we crossed the street. I ASKED him to HELP me! So much nicer than struggling and having to pick up a screaming child because they don't want to hold my hand when I TELL him to!
I pray that my spirits stay lifted and that God helps me to find even more new strengths to make my days that much easier!
Blessings
Lee-Anne xo
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