9 Day Cleanse

I finished my 9 day cleanse on Tuesday, released 8 pounds on my 9 day cleanse. Feel Great!!  I have more energy than I have had in a long time.

I started another 9 day cleanse Wednesday,  I feel so much better when I stick with the program.  I am getting ready to leave for Las Vegas for the Isagenix Convention, and I will take my shake mix with me so I can stay on program as much as possible.  My cleansing buddy, Shandra, will be in Vegas also.  Shandra lost 5 pound on her 9 day cleanse.

I am please that I did not cheat at all this last week, I have been taking care of a 3 year old and he wants to snack all of the time.  So I started giving him the chocolate Isagenix snacks, and he loves them. 

Insipiation

I received this article from Jilliam Michaels, and decided to read this every day to help me stay focused and motivated to reach my goal.  My friend, Shandra (my cleansing buddy) and I started our Isagenix 9 day cleanse on Monday, July 23rd.  After the first 2 day of cleansing we each released 5 lbs. and have more energy.  We will not weigh again until Wednesday. Good start for both of us!  

Stay The Course

So you're well on your way to achieving your wieht-loss goals.  Feels good, right? Remember, though my program is about total health.  Those changes you're implementing in your life?  They've got to be PERMANENT, baby.  You might get into a size 8, or have a six-pack to show off, but that doesn't mean you can cheat, get lazy, or stop counting your calories.

Keep in mind, all the work - mental and physical = is helping you look at your life in new ways, with deeper insigt and understanding.  The bottom line is this:  You can never go back to you old way of life if you want to maintain your new physique.  You're on the wagon, my firend.  As with any kind of recovery, just because you're rehabilitated doesn't mean you can't relapse.

All that ssoul=searching and honestexamination has to continue.  All those behavior modifications and healthy, life=affirming habits you learned hav eto stay in place every day for the rest of your life.

I know, it sucks and it's hard.  Whatever.  It's the truth.  The good news is that it will get easier.  You'll get accustomed to how awesome it feels to treat yourself well, not to mention how awesome you look every time you catch your reflection in a store window or look in the mirror!  Eventually, behaviors and choices you've had to think through will become gut instinct.

You can do this.  Remember, your're doing it right now.