The Chair

This is my new desk chair.  I have been using it for about a month now.  I tried just an excercise ball before but balancing on it caused me to knock my head on the wall once so I gave that up.  I had seen these before but they were a little too pricy.  Found this one on sale so I brought it to work.  As you can see it has wheels and some back support.  I can tell you that after a month I have better posture, stronger thighs and improved knees.  Most people have not even noticed it because it moves around with me.  Occassionally I do some yoga moves on it.  Also, it is fun to bounce on sometimes!  

You can always use a little fun at work!  Try one out sometime.

The End of Detox

Right around day 7 is where I started letting the detox go a little.  I started adding in a few carbs, less of the detox bath but continued to watch what I ate.  I think the detox did a good thing.  It kick started me into feeling better and realizing that if I really changed a few things that I could make that continue.  So now 13 days after the start, I am still drinking only water or lemonade as everything else is just too sweet.  I am eating less bread and still have not really had cheese (which is major folks).  I am eating grilled items and vegetables and more salads.  What the detox did was make me think more about sugar in my life and watching what I eat of it.  I have consistently been updating my intake at myfitnesspal.com during this and am happy that I am mostly still eating under my calorie goals everyday and am doing some exercise.  

The best part however, is that my knees feel much better and I don't feel so creaky!  Also, I have some energy back!  During this I lost 10 pounds but have gained about 2 back.  

I hope to keep moving foward but now with a better knowledge of what affects me and what I should be eating.  I may do the detox again over time with less days but my hope is that I can keep limiting the sugar which should help the detox not be so rough in the future.  

Thanks to all of my friends and family who helped me get through the rough first days!  You can do it too and it will help you feel better!

Day 6 - Ready to Get to the End

OK, this diet had helped me feel some better and learn to watch sugar in things.  However, I still miss flavors and some sweetness.  I am controlling cravings mostly and know that I will do better with food than I have in the past.  I am just ready to add some things back like even beans other than green.  

Day 5 - Feeling Better

Well, it is true there is a tipping point.  I think it might be today.  I will be honest I have not been a strict follower but only in that I have added a carb at lunch for yesterday and today.  Otherwise I have been at 1000 calorie days, have lost 7 pounds and my knees are not as sore.  Maybe this thing does work!  We will see how it goes for the next 5 days but it appears to be getting easier. 

Thanks to all of my supporters for encouraging me and laughing with me!  Keep thinking about me and eat your vegetables.  Oh and watch the documentary Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead because he was tough and you will learn alot about how we should all eat better!

Day 3/4 - Pain and Suffering

Day 3 Nightmare of emotions and frustration.  Food not the problems just how it makes me feel.

Day 4 Continuing nightmare of emotions and frustration.  Gave in and had some carbs.  Felt better for awhile but still feel like I have the flu.

This better improve soon!

Day 2 - Willpower

Day 2 was ok but cooking for others made it hard!  I survived not only bacon but also a trip to Moe's for dinner.  Scott and Erynn were great about letting me rest and not do too much but I still felt like I was focusing on food alot.  Ten days seem like a long way away!

10 Day Detox Diet - Day 1 Harder Than I Thought

Started my 10 day detox diet yesterday.  I felt good about it because I had been doing parts of it already.  However, the toughest part was between meals and after dinner.  I am not a sweet eating person every day but this diet also limits what I can have as far as gluten, etc.  So crackers, popcorn, etc are out for the 10 days but can be added back later.  It was tough for me not to have some of those items.

I started the day with the shake they suggested for breakfast.  Nasty!  People online agreed with me too so I did my own version without sugar but with more flavor.   I had almonds as a snack and then a large salad for lunch.  Dinner was sauted salmon with vegetables and salad.  All very good things for me. Oh yeah I had over 100 ounces of water too!  The bathroom saw me a good bit.  Beyond that the diet asks you the measure yourself everyday, do 30 minutes of some exercise (yoga for me), journal these things including sleep patterns and take a detox bath everynight.  Let me just say the detox bath really hit me hard.  I was great after it but I fell asleep almost immediately and it made me sleep for a lot longer than usual.  I guess this is a good thing but never expected that to happen!

So today my measurements have changed but will not post until the end because there was a major surprising change today that just really can not stand up!  Maybe my eyes are misreading!

The Winter of Our Discontent

Wow!  It has been tough since January 1.  We have had lice, illness, snow storms with sleepover at school and work, illness, wind storms with siding damage and now two coughers and one with strep throat - ME!  This winter has been crazy!  I usually get by on one maybe two days off before spring break instead there will be no spring break for Scott and I due to all of this mess.  Luckily my wonderful mother in law will be coming to spend time with Erynn while we work that is unless another illness takes over.

I have had enough!

I spent today after my strep diagnosis cleaning with gloves on the crevices of the bedroom to protect my babies from getting it.  I am diffusing all over with Purification right now and my antibiotics should be in good by tomorrow this time so that we can all live together again.

I have now had to do this cleaning thing at least 4 times a this year!  Maybe someone is telling me something!

At least today gave us a hint of spring, so my windows are open to let out the bad air and let in the good.

If Shakespeare is right maybe this is the end of our unhappiness.