Day 3--Cleanse Day

So...this time around I only did 1 pre-cleanse day...and am now on my 2nd day of cleansing. As of this morning I am down 8.4 lbs....from my original weight. For me it's easiest for me to continue off that weight. Not losing as much this time around...but I guess that's to be expected. Not really much more to report....I'm doing my cleanse days on work days this time so that's a bit different...but still working out fine. Haven't been too hungry...haven't had to supplement with an apple or celery or anything....I did have to have an extra 'snack' yesterday morning to take with some vitamins. (I hurt my back and the doctor wanted me to take fish oil, flax seed oil, glucosamine, etc....I bought all natural though!! But...on an empty stomach I was getting a little nauseous. I did wake up earlier than normal this morning and have had plenty of energy. Oh...I also added the 'want more energy' to my cleanse drink (which I think is is pretty gross...the cleanse drink that is)....and it made it a bit more tolerable.

Alrighty...got to experience the 'niacin flush' today!!! Yikes!!! Luckily a co-worker warned me about it and I didn't get to freaked out. I definitely got bright red, really itchy, hot, skin felt 'tight', and skin kinda burned....but...10-15 minutes....and it cleared up. I then went online to see what I could find out about it....here are few sites that eased my mind

http://www.doctoryourself.com/niacin.html
http://www.mens-total-fitness.com/niacin-flush.html

I was somewhat hesitant about drinking my next cleanse drink...but was told I wouldn't react as much...and in actuality I didn't react at all that time! So...if this happens....its okay!!

Just re-weighed (after showering) and am now down 9.2 lbs.

Starting Over....Pre-Cleanse

I'm kinda starting over again with a 9 day cleanse today. A friend is starting so I'm doing a 'cleanse' with her. I have consistently kept 6.8 lbs off. Again this session will be slightly modified. I'm planning on doing 1 pre-cleanse day, 1-2 cleanse days, then the 5 shake days...I'm basically kinda planning on a combined maintenance/cleanse program this time.

Update on Isagenix progress

So...I basically went off the Isagenix last Friday so that I could celebrate my sister getting married. My original plan was that I would re-start with my last 2 Cleanse Days on Monday and Tuesday....turned out that didn't work. I stayed up north longer that I originally planned and had company the whole time (and was meeting up with friends I hadn't seen in 10 years)....couldn't really be like "uhm....sorry I can't eat today, but sure I'll meet you at Starbucks". So...I decided to just wait till I got back down here again. Then...realized that I have company coming down here tomorrow....so....I'm modifying my plan again.

I'm starting a shake day today, will do as much of a shake day tomorrow...then again basically going off of it and will restart later. I have a friend that is about to start it too so I may restart with her.

But...super good news....I seriously ate like CRAP while I was up north. (Had to go to all the old favorites with friends). And...never weighed up there b/c I didn't take MY scale (I like to use just one to be accurate with myself) and just weighed this morning when I woke up...and I'm still down 5.6 lbs.

I like that I can modify this program and make it work for ME.

Day 8--Shake

Same weight as yesterday. Woke up with a lot of energy this morning, suprising though b/c I didn't go to sleep till pretty late last night (there were all sorts of specials on Autism on b/c it was National Autism Day...got sucked in). I only worked a half day today so I could get on the road and drive up north. I still followed my shake/lunch/shake schedule...and still drank all my water! I was concerned about drinking the water b/c I hate having to stop for the bathroom all the time...I guess my body is used to it now though b/c I only had to stop once on the whole 6 hour drive!! Tomorrow I am starting a shake day but the taking a few days off for the wedding...I actually had 1 cracker with all natural fat free cheese on it tonight while my mom was eating them.

I think one of the most important things this cleanse has taught me is portion controll...I now know if I'm hungry I don't need a 'meal' to curb the hunger...a few bites will do.

Day 7--Shake

Good Morning...I'm back down a total of 7.8 lbs today. Off to work...more later. I may not have much to post today about it all....I'm used to the schedule so it doesn't effect me too much. I occasionally get a little hunger pain but it is still near a 'snack' time so isn't too bad.

Not much to update...although I found an amazing trick today. I read it on the 'cleanse' email and gave this a shot today. So...during my 'snack', I 'eat by Isa-snack (chocolate flavor)...suck on it till it is wafer style and then eat my almonds...it totally makes it taste like a candy bar!!! Well...that's it.

I may not get to 'post' as often over the next few days. Tomorrow I'm driving about 6-7 hours up to Monterey for my little sisters wedding. I'll be continuing my shake day tomorrow...and on Friday I will do a modified 'shake' day. I will have my morning shake, my healthy lunch....and then I have rehearsal dinner...and the wedding on Saturday. Saturday and Sunday are my 'cleanse' days again...but they will be postponed until Monday and Tuesday. I'm basically taking Friday night -Sunday night off. Unfortunate, but necessary. I should have started the process earlier...but I didn't...so this is how I have to make it work. I will do my best to keep up my 'blogs' but life may get in the way for a few days :-)

Day 6--Shake

Okay...so this morning I was back up 2 lbs, so down a total of 6. But...I was kinda thinking that would happen so not too disappointed. I've felt good all day. Really not much to report today... If you REALLY want to know my excitement of the day was that I FINALLY pooped :-) Of course...you probably didn't care to know that! But it really was the excitement of my day!!

I just got in from my nightly soak in the hot tub and swimming laps (doubled it from yesterday)...and gonna call it a night. Be back tomorrow!

Day 5--Shake Day

Not much time right now...but I am now down 8 pounds. And yes...I'm still very much looking forward to eating today!!!

It was nice to have a shake day after two days of cleansing...although I feel like just having the shake and eating my lunch is going to make all the weight come back! So far that hasn't been the case...although I have been fluctuating a today with my weight...but I typically do everyday...so not really that concerned about it. I took measurements today and was pretty impressed with some of them...I'll post those later.

After lunch I was incredibly FULL...but it was nice to eat! I went shopping for a new bikini today and had to smell the 'pretzel' shop...very tempting...but I just walked faster to my car and hurried home to make my shake!! All better now.

I've taken to heading to the hot tub each night...and then swimming laps. I made sure to 'make' myself do this to get my routine going. Today was only 10 laps (or is it 20??), but I plan on increasing it daily for a while. Thank goodness my HOA finally re-heated the pool.

So...overall I'm loving the experience....and have quite a few friends that plan on doing it now as well.

More to come tomorrow....I'm interested to see if my weight goes up or down tomorrow.

Oh...I just added up my original inches and my current inches...so far I've lost a total of 10.25 inches. Remember that is a total...so it's like a .5" here, 1.25" there, etc.

Day 4--Cleanse

I'm about to start my 2nd day of cleansing. I'm down 6.2 lbs. WOW!

I had trouble going to sleep last night and once I finally did I tossed and turned a lot. May not be related to this but thought I'd jot it down anyway. Ok...off to start drinking. I found that I prefer to drink the 'Cleanse for Life' with only about 4-6 oz of water mixed with it and then follow it up with regular water. More to come later.

Today was pretty much the same as yesterday, no big new information. I did get a bit hungry today (I could smell a neighbor cooking or something) so I had a celery stick.

I planned on taking it super easy today, assuming I'm be pretty tired...but, I ended up getting motivated and doing some weeding in the backyard. It was very very needed!!! My HOA just started heating the pool this weekend so I also took a little soak in the hot tub and swam some laps. I'm hoping to swim a bit each day if possible.

Only one 40z 'Cleanse for Life' left to drink tonight....I'm REALLY looking forward to eating tomorrow...and drinking the shake. Although I have to say, I feeling like I'll be really full all day tomorrow b/c I'm not used to eating much...so that shake and my lunch are all going to make me feel so FULL...or at least that's how it feels now. We'll see tomorrow!

Day 3--Cleanse

Okay...about to start my first cleanse day. I woke up early (very shocking)...around 5AM, but was at least able to doze in and out until 8. (My plan for my cleanse days was to sleep as much as possible...which I REALLY need...have had a LOT going on for the last 6-7 weeks). Oh well...I'm up so may as well start.

I weighed in and am now down a total of 4.8 pounds. I left my original measurements at work (stupid!!) so I won't know if I have any inch loss until Monday. (Unless I remember some of them...).

Started drinking the Cleanse for Life drink...only problem...I'm not hungry AT ALL. I feel really full so its hard to get it all down. I mixed my 4oz with 12 oz of water...maybe next round I'll do less. I feel like I'm gonna explode and I haven't even finished it yet...and I still have my Isa-Snack to eat too....jeesh!!

Ok...so finally got the 'breakfast' down...not too tasty but I dealt. It didn't make me gag so that's always a good thing :-) For the most part I haven't been too hungry today...a few times, but typically near my 'snack' times and I'm able to deal with just the snack. I'm SHOCKED that the 2 measly almonds and an Isa-Snack wafer thing are fulfilling my hunger cravings. I tried to take it a bit easy today (catching up on the much needed rest....sat at the pool). Not much else to report...

Just finished my last 'cleanse' drink for the day...and I have to say...I was quite hungry before...but not anymore. I'm continuously shocked that I'm not hungry. Still 4.8 lbs down. At one point when I weighed in the middle of the afternoon I was down 5.2lbs...but have fluctuated throughout the day and have remained this evening at the 4.8. More to come tomorrow.

Day 2--Pre-Cleanse

I woke up feeling refreshed and energized. This was wonderful...I typically don't have much energy in the morning...at least not to where I throw on music and enjoy getting ready like I did today. No weight change since yesterday. Haven't had any negative reactions so far. It's still a little hard for me to eat the almonds, but mainly because I just don't really like almonds. For lunch I had the same salad as yesterday, but added Veggi-Chicken (by MSF). So far so good. Not much else to report today, or at least yet! Tomorrow is the first day of the 'cleanse'....we'll see how that goes!


Okay...just weighed (just for fun...not my normal weighing time b/c I always weigh more in the afternoon/evenings) and I was down 2.6 pounds from this morning. And while this may be TMI....I haven't had a BM so it's not like I pooped it out. :-)

Just thought I'd update before bed. So...hunger was definitely better today. Didn't even need my organic apple in the evening. I tried the Isa-Snacks (chocolate flavor) today and although they look like they would be nasty...they are surprisingly good. My lower back has been hurting this evening...feels kinda like cramps (back cramps) but I know that isn't it. Not sure if it is related to this or not. But...soaked in the hot tub and for the most part it feels better. I weighed again before hopping into bed and am now down a total of 3.4 lbs. I'll be re-measuring in the morning...I don't 'feel' like I'm down almost 3.5 lbs...and typically I would 'feel' smaller....so the measuring will be interesting.

I am very tired...which is again a good thing. I start my cleanse days tomorrow...fingers crossed!!!

Day 1--Pre-Cleanse

Ok...started Isogenix today. The shake was very good, even without ice and just shaken in a blender cup. Yum! I didn't actually try any of the Iso-snacks, but was pretty good about my 2 dry almonds (not very tasty to me but it's only 2 so I can manage). I also tried the chocolates and pieces of the bar. All very tasty (and that means something coming from me...the pickiest eater ever!!!). My lunch was fabulous! I made a great salad (spring mix, romaine, green onion, avocado, craisons, and cilantro...with Newman's Light Vinegarette), and had some Morning Star Farms patties. All very tasty (I typically eat MSF so that was pretty normal). By dinner I was hungry...so had my shake...then emailed my coach to see if I could 'eat' anything. Whew...I was allowed an apple, celery or salad...so I ate an organic apple. Totally fine! I actually made it to bed at a decent time (for me at least) and was asleep before midnight. For about a week before I haven't been able to fall asleep before 1:00 AM, so 11:30-ish was a blessing!!! Overall great day.

Once I finish I'll post measurements and weight :-)