Favorite move of the day:
Today, I did cardio (spin class) with a little bit of abs afterwards. My favorite ab move today was the plank. Man, no matter how much I do this move, my abs get their butt kicked! I usually hold the move for 30 seconds, take a break and repeat. Love it!
What is my theme song of the day? Well, since I went to spin class and was rollin’ with the punches, I decided that “How we roll” would be the best song for today! Busta Rhymes killed it on this! I love it! This song makes me push and then push harder! What is your theme song song of the day?
As soon as I posted about my first cleanse, my health-conscious friend Amy (loveandplaygrounds) contacted me. Here’s what she had to say:
“Hey I just saw your post about your cleanse and I wanted to tell you that those quick cleanse tablets are an absolute crock. There’s no one thing that is going to flush your system the way you want it. Cleanses are haaard and it requires an extreme diet change and dedication. At least a good one that is going to make you feel any kind of difference is. I just wanted to warn you, but chances are you’re doing more harm than good with those tablets. But then again, I never really trust any products like that.”
I asked her if she has a cleanse she would recommend and how it went:
“I did [a cleanse] the more expensive/painful but effective way and had an actual nutritionist, which you don’t need to pay for if you know what you’re doing. I had a handful of supplements I took everyday and essentially just ate all organic fruit and veggies (but not all) for an entire month. There is a withdrawal for the first day or two because we get so dependent on the chemicals we put in our bodies, but you feel soooo good afterwards. The food was really strict, had to exercise, and even had a regimen for what I could put on my skin (which makes sense because your skin is your largest organ and its only job is to absorb and expel crap). I definitely recommend it, but I don’t know how to tell you to go about doing it at home.”
What supplements was she taking?
“Design for health detox support packets. They’re supposed to supplement all the other nutrients you’re missing from fruits and veggies. I’m sure there’s a book you can find that’ll help. I just recommend all organic. Detox diets have gotten so trendy that people forget it’s about what you’re taking out of your body, not just putting in it.”
That’s a really good point. She said most natural food stores should have something close (if not the same) to the supplements she took.
I guess this isn’t a diet we can pull off in the holidays! Still, I’m going to incorporate more organic raw fruits and veggies. I’ll finish off this cleanse, let you know of any changes, but I REALLY appreciate this, Amy (loveandplaygrounds). You’re a huge help!
Sirena
This morning I weigh in at 163.5!
I am rid of the 6 lb. gain from last week! I’m sure that alot of that gain was bloat from the mass amount of alchohol I consumed every day last weekend, but still, it feels good to have the number back to what it was before.
SO READY to actually lose this coming week rather than just maintaning like I did through ALL of May. Bummed I wasted all that time, but I’m just gonna’ push myself even harder now!
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I feel pudgy and icky! I will definitely do two hours today…
Congratulations on wanting to make a change. It takes work and you might need to reach out for help from your parents, friends, or even the school nurse. Bulimia is a disease so it takes a lot of de-ritualizing and fixing your eating schedule. If you want to go un-anon and I can answer in your ask, we can talk in more detail.
As for stress, we all have to deal with it. Sometimes you just have to pour your stress into something new. A hobby, art, jogging, anything. Lay on your back with your headphones in or pick up a new book. Really immerse yourself into a healthy lifestyle.
“Looking out for my health today gives me a better hope for tomorrow.”- Anne Wilson Schaef
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