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!