I think I have a plan...

I can't tell you how excited I am to change my lifestyle. Like I said before I can't cut out meat completely but I can limit my choices and add more fruits, veggies, nuts, and vitamins into my day to day pattern. 

But first, I wanted to do a cleanse or a detox to remove all the toxins and other shitty (ha!) stuff from my system. So I started researching because there was no way in hell I was going to do what is known as the 'master cleanse' which is basically a shittier version of lemonade (water, lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne pepper).  So I started searching the wonder web on different books or methods to complete a cleanse. 

this is what I stumbled upon...

After reading adina's bio, I learned that she knew her shit. Plus she does classes at the Cafe Gratitude in which I heard nothing but good things about. So after my trek to Borders, I purchased the book. I instantly fell in love. There are 9 different cleanses in the book and they each cater to different aspects of what you want accomplished. If you want a transition into raw foods or try it out go with the "some like it raw" cleanse. Have bags under your eyes and feel down all the time? go with the "3 day face lift" cleanse. Adina also prepares you for what you should do before and after a cleanse, and also includes meditations and exercises you can incorporate while cleansing. Plus the label doesn't disappoint, there are over 100 recipes.

So after reading through all 9, I decided I'm going to go with the "urban revitalizer" cleanse which takes place over 5 days. and she promises (of course everyone varies) "with this cleanse, you'll have renewed energy, clarity and focus and a greater sense of serenity and a restored sense of balance in your life. As you shed the stress, you'll probably shed a few pounds as well"

Ding ding, we found a winner. Sounds exactly what I need in my life right now. I have to do some grocery shopping but my plan is to start this cleanse on friday, september 12th. The reason why I picked this day, is that I go to school on tuesdays and thursdays for over 9 hours each day. Usually when you first start a cleanse you feel unease with headaches because everything is starting to flush out. I rather do that when I have most of my free time at my house (I also work on the weekends but i have access to a full kitchen with a very relaxed break style) instead of sitting for 9 hours straight in a desk. 

eek! I'm stoked. I'll start sharing what I bought when I go out to the store sometime this week.

much love!