Day 4 is now under my belt. On Day 3 night I woke up twice due to leg cramps (you know the charlie horse in the calf muscle) in both legs. I realized I probably needed to increase my water intake, other than the juices and eat a banana. That was accomplished last night after going to Kroger and also by increasing what I drink while sweating like two weasels getting it on in a wool sock. Regular hydration is so important but during this process really important. Today was by far the hardest in regards to wanting regular food I can chew. That steak and rolls calls to me but I'm avoiding it. I eat emotionally and part of this journey is to learn how not too, to recognize the pains for what they are and not pacify them with food. My body can go without steak and bread. How much my emotions control what I eat is pretty amazing. I won't lie..I've eaten regular food such as a handful of cheezits and some hershey's kisses but nothing like I have before. Its satisfying to resist those urges and financially nice too.
I've been amazed at how supportive my coworkers are. Cheering me on with "chug chug chug" when I get a juice that is especially gruesome to my pallet is nice. I may never have chugged a beer but I have chugged cabbage juice! Hey they even put up with my breath~! I Don't recommend making a bruchetta juice that consists of 2 cloves of garlic, tomatoes and basil when you are working! It could and will scare off any vampires nearby (not the sparkly kind b/c we know they aren't even phased by sunlight *rolls eyes).
Tomorrow is the weigh in day! Off to juice for tomorrow. Too tired to juice for the next week...one day at a time and sometimes, on hour at a time (as told to me by my AA friend). Oh FYI, chewing mint gum really helps with the urge to chew and sometimes hunger pains.
Much lurve
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