I am going to get out and about today and get some things done. I woke up with energy like I've not been fasting which was cool. But I also woke up with almost menstrual-like cramps from the tea I'm sure. They weren't severe or anything but definitely unpleasant. I finished my salt water flush and waited patiently. I could literally hear and feel stuff rumbling around in there so it wasn't long before my first release. I felt a little nauseous this a.m. upon first rising like I could vomit, but that passed and was replaced with cramping, but then that passed with the release. So NOW wait around for a little more for the second while getting my sun ready to go enjoy his day. I hope I release at least once more before I head out because that would make me feel a bit more comfortable about taking a 4.5-mile trek with one of my Meetup groups.
In general, I feel like I've been living life as normal the past three days which I take as a good sign. I'm not hungry at all. And that red beans and rice craving calmed down some. It took mercy on me. lol
It's now 9:33 a.m. CST and my walk is at 1 p.m. so I have some time to pass. I am dropping my sun off and then headed to my sister's for a bit to kill time... I am going to drink my lemonade before leaving and on the ride. Bathroom break at my sister's then head to the park with my water canteen. Then I'm headed to Kohl's or JC Penney (haven't decided) looking for a toddler bed set. Then headed back home to clean and redecorate The Sun's room while listening to some great music with open windows so fresh air can breeze on in. If I have time, I may do a leisure walk in my neighborhood park and that will take care of my activity for the day and I can take it easy tomorrow with some yoga and stretching and reading... a calm day. :-)
I'm not sure how long this euphoric state will last, so I'm going to enjoy it until the cleanse knocks some sense back into me! :-)
SO EXCITED! YAY DAY FOUR!
9:03 p.m. ETA:
Sooo, I didn't have enough lemonade... and I stayed out longer than I expected. Got some severe headaches on the ride home and thought numerous times to stop in somebody's drive thru and deaden the pain. But my rationale was that I refuse to spend money on more junk food when I have food in my cupboards. Well, when I got to my cupboards, I couldn't find one reason to eat anything in them besides being weak at heart. And I have never fancied myself a weakling. I mean, really, I can do this. I drank two large glasses (I think they are 12 oz) of my mix and now I feel a lot better. I still wonder about how long I can maintain but in the meantime between time, I am just gonna keep trucking, meditating and praying for the strength and mental will power this takes. I need to remember why I am doing this.
I know an unhealthy digestive system can (and has) lead to weight gain, illness, lack of energy, hidden hunger and a buildup of toxins. I am looking for a new level of health. My ultimate level of health and I am willing to achieve it by any healthy means necessary. My friends don't refer to me as "au naturale" for nothin. I am not a pill popper, I am not a surgery candidate, I am a woman who strives to eat healthy, stay active all while loving life. A woman who loves her body. And wants to preserve it and the life it lives for as long as I can. This will help in so many ways.... and I will prove my nay sayers, and perhaps even myself, incorrect. It is possible for me to finish... 10 days or bust. Soon time for tea and then bed. Bring on day 5.
