Day 5: Woke up with a bit of a headache, not nearly as bad as yesterday’s. I am still having hunger pains and cravings – I guess that’s the meat eater in me. I actually wanted oysters just out of the blue. Once ago had a little organic green tea with lemon in the morning to get going. Energy has been pretty good, and I am looking forward to the lunch and dinner. The shakes are getting easier to drink, and I have been keeping up with the water intake. My abdomen is definitely flatter and I feel like I have lost a few pounds. I have had no gas, no bloating, no tremors and no discomfort. I am moving my bowels twice a day, and my urine amount is back to usual. I’m unsure why I diuresed so much the first two days. Sleep has been hit and miss, not really improved versus pre-program. For lunch we had the stuffed poblano peppers, they were really tasty and filling. I was joking about having a Spring Wine and Cheese Retox at the clinic – may need to follow thru on that. Really wanting to be done – as I am craving a nice steak. It is hard to take your kids for a great burger and drink water waiting for “shake time.”
Day 6: Getting close to the end – woke up today with no headache. I don’t require much sleep – so energy and sleep are about the same. I had the quinoa and raisin “oatmeal” for breakfast. Once again noticing a flatter stomach, and more sensitivity to sweet flavors. I decided to just do the two shakes later in the day as my meals and only dinner – to try to drop a few more pounds. I will push the water and keep craving my favorite foods. I’m not sure why I am craving so much, almost to the point of not wanting to eat today. I usually eat pretty healthy, but I guess I mix in enough “badness” that I balance out. Trying to eat ultra-clean all the time has proven rather unsatisfying – I want my own diet back! Oh well one more day, and it’s Superbowl Sunday to boot.
Patricia’s turn:
Day 5: I was able to get 30 minutes of extra sleep which made a load of difference. I actually woke up refreshed, except I woke up with 3 new pimples in areas that I rarely have. I skipped the morning shake and had the cinnamon raisin delight for breakfast. I substituted the chia seeds with cooked quinoa, it was actually pretty satisfying. Lunch included the a.m. shake and the quinoa stuffed peppers. Thats another recipe keeper. Today, I craved my normal Diet Dr. Pepper but I pushed through and drank water and water with lemon. I still think I’m not drinking enough water, but at least the dizziness episodes have past. Dinner included organic Chicken tortilla soup minus the fried tortillas, but 1 hour later I was craving for badness, I toasted some almonds and had some raisins for a snack with my p.m. shake. I have to say raisins were extra sweet. Which satisfied my sweet tooth. Urine is continuous and the BM’s are daily. Really hoping those are toxins trying to escape. I have lost a total of 3 pounds.
Day 6: I slept in this morning and woke up refresh and full of energy. Morning included the Cinnamon Raisin Delight with Quinoa and my Core Restore shake. I have gotten over the texture issue and I think it will be my go to snack. I’ve been with a dry mouth all day, so I figure it’s the lack of water. I have to say having a day off and being at home has messed up the normal routine. I haven’t been able to drink enough water. I had some sunflower seeds for a snack which probably hasn’t helped the dry mouth. Tonight will include the Chicken and peaches. I was hesitant to add the peaches because I’m not a big fan of sweetness with my meats, but i followed through and was pleasantly delighted. Tomorrow is the last day of the detox which for me is just the beginning. I really think this diet has revived my taste buds. Believe me, I do crave badness but having a healthy home made meal has kept the craving at bay. I really enjoy cooking, it’s the shopping and post clean up I am not a big fan of.