One Month Down!

I successfully completed a FULL MONTH of not eating sugar, dairy, gluten or any processed foods!!!! I can't believe it and I am so proud of myself!  I did have teeny tiny slip ups here and there, but never in the sugar department.  I had some baked chips made from beans that had a little bit of cheese product in it and I had a couple processed chicken nuggets and a few pieces of french bread with butter in a weak moment.  I also have found Odwalla bars!  Oh my gosh, I love them!  I was using them to help curb my sugar cravings because everything is natural and they contain good amounts of fiber and protein.  But I did finally decide that whereas they are much better than a candy bar hands down, they still have too many grams of natural sugars in them so I will reserve them for special occasions only like going to the movies and such.  Oh, and I also had an oatcake, which technically has dairy in it and a little bit of sugar.  So overall, I am doing really good!

And best of all, I HAVE NOT HAD A BACTERIAL OR YEAST INFECTION!  I keep waiting for it but it doesn't come!  I have not had migraines, I am sleeping better, I am more alert, happier in general and feel less stressed.  I still have my moments of course, but have definitely recognized a big difference in me. My skin looks better and healthier and my itchy head and armpits are a thing of the past.  Also I have lost quite a bit of weight.  During the juice fast I dropped to 121 pounds but after the cleanse I am maintaining at 123.  People are noticing the changes in me without me even saying anything.  Several people have called me and want to know what I am doing and how they can change their lives. I love being to help others make changes too.

So for March I am going to keep on keeping on.  Craig and I are trying to figure out how to make this a lifestyle change for the two of us and how to incorporate our kids.  I also will be doing a parasite and liver detox this month and will do another juice cleanse the first week in April.