That's how I feel inside! I made it 21 days. I have lost 11 lbs. I now know that eating things that are good for me are not boring and makes me feel awesome. They recommend easing certain things back into your diet like dairy and caffeine. Don't do it all at once. This AM, I am enjoying my first cup of joe since Jan 3rd. Holy mother of dragons!! How did I go that long? I am trying an almond milk with coconut cream instead of my norm half & half. Let's just say, it's not my half & half, but it will do for now. 

This program is awesome, but let me say with the good there is also the 'bad' and the 'ugly'. 
Bad: I caved and was bad and had wine. I didn't blow up. I didn't give up the day after. I jumped right back on the program the next morning and upped my water intake. I felt great. 
Ugly: Breakouts and such! Ewe. I have a thing for keeping my face clear of blemishes. Why in all the 35 years of my life would I be getting my first cold sore?  The answer is detox or 'die off'. It can be ugly. That's why my after pics will be posted after my face has cleared up, thank you very much. 

I'm looking forward to keeping up with my new eating habits and will continue to drop the lbs that's causing me 'ol people problems'. I'll keep you posted about the progress, however, it's time to get back to our regularly scheduled programming: Healing With Reiki and other ways to heal yourself from the inside out :)

Alright! Last night was interesting. Remember when I said I was hungry? Well, let's just say "hangry" is a real word and so is the headache I had driving from south Austin to Cedar Park at 5:30pm. BUT, after my shopping trip last night, I prepped a couple of salads and ate what I felt was a lot. I also quick roasted a red onion with some button mushrooms. I tossed them with a touch of organic olive oil and some Cajun seasoning. It took me forever to eat it! This proves to me that I have been 'speed' eating and not even enjoying food. First light bulb, can't wait for more. 

After a fantastic night of sleep (thanks to Megumi's sleep tonic) I felt great this AM. Especially with my organic, caffeine free tea! I think I bought every kind out there! 

The abundance of all the fresh produce is insane! I had to stop my OCD brain from getting too organized as far as my fridge and food prep goes....I mean what are weekends for? I am anticipating a couple of amazon orders this weekend that will help me with this awesome adventure. I ordered a bulk of food prep containers! Stay tuned for pictures this weekend of the other goodies. 

I'll be headed back to the store for a couple extra things that I forgot while I was buzzing around being hangry. Can you believe I forgot celery? I love celery. 

Hope you all are doing great on your journey. Apparently, the countdown is working for me.... 19 more days to go. See y'all tomorrow!! 

Well, I have decided to embark on a horrifying, yet life changing journey. I will start the Standard Process 21-Day Purification Program at Bamboo Field Acupuncture & Herb after the new year. Toxins cannot be avoided, so it is recommended to "purify" twice a year to maintain optimal health. Don't worry, you can eat all the (healthy) food you'd like! Since we are all different,  Megumi will perform muscle testing to individualize the program to meet my needs. She can do that for you to!

I attended the kick off meeting last week and learned alot from Megumi! It actually got me excited about my health and gave me hope that this could actually help me not only lose weight, but also learn how to feed my body in a way that will provide nutrients, promote energy, and give me an overall uplifting feeling.
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This is not a 'New Year's Resolution' thing... This is a "2018 is going to be the year that I get it together' thing! I have been on the diet roller coaster for years. From losing 30 lbs in 6 weeks and gaining it right back, to joining multiple gyms and trying all 'fad diets' multiple times throughout my life. The time has come to put knowledge to this process of what eating the right way really is all about and not only see results, but FEEL them.
My start date is: January 4th! I was going to start the day after the new year, but Megumi advised to wait until closer to the weekend. Think about it, when was the last time you started something like this on a Monday and lasted all week? Yeah, me neither! 
Now, this cleanse is not just for people who want to lose weight. In fact, this cleanse is all about purifying your body and rebuilding itself from the inside out! It's about resetting yourself and starting 2018 feeling energized. It's about nourishing yourself with nutrient-rich foods, vitamins, and supplements that will protect the body and promote optimal health. 

SO, who's with me?? Are you interested in more information? Contact us at Bamboo Field Acupuncture & Herb for a free call with Megumi at: 512-431-7997
FYI: You do not have to live in Austin to participate!! 
Stay tuned because I am going to document this whole process!