Diary Adventures of LagosMums: DALM | Detoxing my Mind and Body JourneyÂ
I decided enough was enough, and it was time to stop blaming my pregnancy and childbirth for the extra weight I had gained. I felt sluggish, I felt overweight and I was tired of complaining. This led to the detoxing of my mind and body journey, which has really gotten me on the right path. I was recommended to Mrs J and decided to start a seven day detox plan..hmm 7 days of just juices? Lets see how this works out.
Day 1
I am expected to pick up the freshly blended juices every day for 7 days. The juices are to be taken at 8 am, 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm, 8 pm, and 9 pm. I am also supposed to start the day on an empty stomach with warm water and lemon.
As if to tempt me fully, a few days before starting the detox, I had a dream about various exotic dishes. I mean I was dreaming about catfish pepper soup, Blueberry muffins, cheese cake, going to restaurants etc. Ahah, the devil is a liar tempting me to tire just because I want to detox. This made me more determined to stick it out; after all, Daniel in the Bible was on a diet of vegetables and water for 10 days. It reported that he looked better and was stronger than the others, feasting on wine and palace food.
The juices were actually quite tasty and filling. I did struggle to drink as much water as I was meant to, because I do not ordinarily drink much water. By the last juice at night, I really was feeling very full, which was funny considering I didn’t eat anything else.
All in all, Day 1Â went easily enough!
Day 2
I picked my juices again first thing in the morning and felt somewhat lighter; btw, TMI alert – I didn’t know it was possible for urine to be this clear. I was feeling good and happy that I had not been tempted to cheat and that the juices actually kept me satisfied. On another note, this was my second day without coffee, and I was not feeling tired.
Day 3
I noticed that my skin was no longer oily. I had to call Mrs. J to ask if this could be a possible positive side effect already? She explained that I was resetting my body, so anything that was in excess before was being regulated. My being oily was excess production of oil therefore I was going back to normal.
I still feel great, am not hungry, and I have realized that I used to eat way too much before! I am operating fine without the chicken, the rice, bread, and coffee, and I feel better, healthier, more energetic, and feel lighter.
Day 4
Apart from feeling like a submarine with all the water I am drinking, I feel great. A few comments now from people saying what am I doing? I look different. I was able to fit into a dress today that, before this, I would have needed Spanx to get into. Most importantly, the joy of sticking to this detox and not cheating. Even with the aroma of fried dodo and chicken, I didn’t touch it. I just drank my juice.
By evening, my insides started to feel like a garden from all the fresh, raw fruits and vegetables I was consuming. After another day of juices, I can feel myself getting bored… but hey, I have just 3 days to go, so I can manage.
By the evening of Day 4, my bloated tummy had disappeared. I plan how I drink water because there is a lot of peeing involved.
Day 5
As I continue to follow the routine, I cannot believe how much my stomach has shrunk, and this is without exercise. My face is no longer oily, usually a few hours into the day I would have to touch up my makeup. But now my face is staying matte.
Day 5 is a weekend, and it makes it harder because there is more temptation around. So I cheated a little bit today, I nibbled on a few grapes. I just needed to chew something. I am amazed that I have been able to go this long, and I feel awesome!
Day 6
I am a pro now as I drove to pick up the juices before coming back home to join the family for church. By the way, I am not missing food at all, though this is still food, it’s just veggies and fruits! My inspiration, Daniel, keeps me going.
Day 7
Wow, I did it. I have gone 7 days of this detox, and I didn’t pass out! I have really gone on a journey and have learned several things from this process. Oh, let me count the ways (Toni Braxton); lost weight, have more energy, my waistline and torso have shrunk! And most importantly, I did it, I was able to control my consumption of food.
My personal mind shift on my detoxing journeyÂ
- I can achieve anything I set my mind to
- No one controls my mind except me, when you set a goal and are determined you can do it!
- Food has a goal, to nourish my body with nutrients, not to eat just because I am bored or the food looks good. What I eat either adds to me or takes away from me. Food is bad for me if my body doesn’t need it and doesn’t use it.
- A Support system is important – Mrs. J (the juice provider) was great in the support and almost daily encouragement. She was also very patient in explaining all the benefits I would enjoy.
- My body is at my mercy and relies on me to manage and care for it. Â My mind has to take over for the sake of my body and well-being
- There is nothing like too much water. I found out that the more I drank, the more I wanted to drink. The body is about 80% water, so the more water it has, the better it can perform.
- Have a basis for success. Mine was not so much about weight loss to fit into a dress for an event. I desperately needed to feel better about myself, feel healthier, and lose weight.
- I now control food; food doesn’t control me. I think about what I consume and why.
- Oh, and I love my flatter tummy!!
Two weeks after the detox, I have continued to drop the pounds because I have totally changed what and how I eat. I have continued to blend vegetables and fruits myself at home and have these shakes for breakfast and lunch; I am still drinking lots of water. In addition, I also intermittently have a diet of just fruits and vegetables for one or two days a week. I feel great and healthier. There are so many benefits to detoxing – try it out today.
Put your mind to something, and you can do it!
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