So some new updates. I have been feeling really, really good. I have recently gone back into the juicing life and it is AWESOME. I have been juicing every single day for breakfast for two weeks now. I just got off a 3 day juice "fast" I will say. It went better than expected.
One thing I have noticed for sure is how much my skin has cleared. When I did the fast, I did seem to break out more than normal and I am thinking I was detoxifying. My face has been the clearest it has been in months, no lie. I feel more clearer if that makes sense. I don't feel groggy or sick.
One thing I did do in the past few months is let grains back in. I think I have officially learned my body does NOT like them. It has been hard. The weight loss slowed for sure. So my next goal is to cut out all grains for a few months at least. I also am going to cut dairy from my diet (as much as possible). While on my juice fast, I had NO dairy. Today, (day 4) I decided to have a little greek yogurt and some cheddar cheese (two separate times of day) and I noticed my stomach hurt. So I am wondering if this whole time, my body would prefer no dairy and no grains. I know I will see the weight begin to come off again.
I have also been drinking organic tea every single day, at least once a day. It ranges from green tea to barley. I feel my immune system has been really strong with the tea and juicing.
I hope it stays strong as I head to Mexico next week. I am absolutely terrified to get the flu the day I have to leave or get a bug while i am there. I feel I am doing EVERYTHING I can to protect myself. I just do no want anything to prevent me from this trip. I am so thrilled to be going and I want the best possible experience. I know I can not prevent illness 100% but I have read up on natural ways to prevent and also ways to help get rid of flu and cold if I get it. I know I am over-thinking a lot of it but I just really do not want to be sick in Mexico! I don't think anyone would blame me =).
So Mexico will put some tests against my "lifestyle" changes, but I am determined to allow myself some yummy things but also remember what I have been working so hard for.
I love being healthy. I love how I feel and that my body is changing for the best. It has been a overwhelming and scary ride but also soooo rewarding. I never thought I could be this healthy and I am not even close to the end. It has been a good journey so far. I know I still need to work on the mental part of it too. As someone who suffers with horrible anxiety, I have been able to calm myself more and have actually gone days without anxiety. For me, that is incredible. I owe it all to being healthy. Trying to remove toxins and using better products. Reading labels will blow your mind. I have too though and so should you!
So new Health goals for 2013:
1. Try to cut Dairy 100%
2. Continue to eat gluten free
3. Juice every single day
4. Cut out grains for 5 months minimum
5. Lose more weight and stay healthy!
Much love and Happy New Year....MY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!
Jillian
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