Continuing my processes

It's been a while since I've written and that's another reason for writing now I feel!

I continued the 15 day Reboot with Joe plan and then transitioned off it for a further 5 days. I didn't want to end it, but I knew I was going away and couldn't imagine I could keep it going during that time. Plus, I was finding the cost of being on the plan to be somewhat above my normal food budget (at least double what I normally spend!), so something had to change. So whilst I felt so good on the juice, and lost a lot of weight (12lbs in all - in just 3 weeks!), I couldn't keep going with it.

I vowed to drink juice every day, but that hasn't materialised sadly, with life and busyness getting generally in the way...

But I did find it helped me get myself back on track and adopted my thinking to a more healthy way of living and eating. I haven't been perfect - far from it - but I am now generally eating less, eating healthier options and have tried incorporating a lot more 'superfoods' into my diet. I am still keeping the weight off and still feel pretty good. I'm not half as tired as I used to feel!

So whilst I need to keep developing my healthy eating habits, I also need to work on finding ways to exercise more. I've started doing some Yoga again, but sporadically. I've also tried to get up early, as early as 5am when I can, to give myself the extra hours for self-development that I need. I just need a plan again I think as without one, it's hard to maintain anything!

I'm also keen to clear out my home of all the unnecessary stuff that fills the corners and cupboards. After our move this year to a tiny new home, I have given away so much and really whittled my belongings down, but it still feels like there are things clogging up the home, and it is these areas that I would like to look at.

So... lots to think about and plans to be made but we're off in the right direction!

Day 7 of reboot - good morning!

Wow, I can't believe I've managed it so far, but I have so I'm just going to congratulate myself a bit!! So the plan has been gentle-ish for the first 5 days with really fabulous soups to help the transition. There have also been some super delicious smoothies and juices, so it's not been too much of an ordeal...

Last night was the toughest so far though...

Now the girls are back with me from Dance Camp, I'm having to do two lots of food prep. When these veggie sausages were cooking and the smell filled the kitchen...oh dear... I have to confess to eating a couple of pieces of their leftover sausage, which I don't feel that proud about... But other than that, I have stayed true to the plan throughout. I'm not going to be too hard on myself, as in a lot of ways it has helped me turn more focused on staying on track!

I'm feeling a little run down today though, a cold I think (sore throat, running and blocked nose, slight nasally headache...) plus my chest has wheezed a bit. My asthma has been really good this past week though. I'm sure the plan will help with it a lot. Certainly when I kicked dairy and gluten into touch one time in the past, it made a difference.

I haven't done much exercise though this week. I find going for long or brisk walks very tricky as leela can't keep up... Have to find a way of doing things at home perhaps...

So, here's today's stats!

I'm feeling groggy with the cold, but determined to stay on track now. Pleased with myself for having got this far!

I weigh 10 stone 12lb and a quarter. That's a weight loss so far of 7lb! So that's 7lb in less than 7 days.

Day two of Reboot done!

Yep, I made it to the end of Day Two. This morning I felt AWFUL. I woke up with a pounding headache (after going to sleep with a pounding headache!) and felt physically sick and exhausted. I went to visit Bob and Heather this morning for a little mentoring for this plan and after a glass of coconut water, glass of fresh juice and around 3 glasses of water, I was feeling a lot better, if still incredibly fuzzy... Sort of like I wasn't connected to my body somehow! I was in that weird sort of state for a lot of the day.

But then...! I dragged myself to do a veg shop in Tesco. Half way through it, my headache lifted and I felt suddenly very clear and focused indeed. A pleasant, if odd, experience! I've been feeling good all evening, so long may it continue please...!

I know this plan is doing me good... I can feel it already. It has given me the energy to focus on other areas of my life that need cleaning up, and I have a lot of clearing to do! How do we become so bogged down with stuff in our lives? Emotional? Physical stuff? There's just so much stuff to deal with!! 

Well I would like a smiler life so all the excess stuff, the things that I no longer need or find useful, including behaviours and emotions, I have to try and start shedding off and leaving them behind. It will take a tonne of time, a lifetime's work no doubt, but I'm willing to give it all I've got...

My super healthy green dinner! It was very nice....

So, how are things today:

1. I weighed this morning and I was 11 stone 3lb, so a little weight lost yesterday (2lb)

2. Feeling much better this evening, although exhausted now!

End of Day 1!

Well, I think I've fairly successfully navigated myself through the first day... The earlier part of the day was fairly easy, apart from some slight hunger and fuzziness, but later in the day I became much more fuzzy! My head began to ache and just wasn't clear.. But I'm sure this will pass. At least that's one of my major aims of doing this plan - I want to feel a lot clearer, physically and mentally. I'm a bit tired of feeling tired and fuzzy headed all the time! Surely this plan has got to help?

I reluctantly did a shop in Wisebuys, reluctantly because I think it could end up being very expensive if I do it there regularly. But I had a marvellous evening dinner, although I felt so satisfied that I'm left wondering whether I got the portion sizes quite right!!

I also loved today's juices. Having ginger in them was so refreshing.

Well, off to bed with a tired and achy head... Hopefully it will start to lift by the morning. I'm off to talk about the plan with Bob tomorrow, who is the one who got me started on this path! Hope it will keep me motivated!

Day one of Reboot!

Day One of my 15 day reboot plan!

Ok, so I've started this blog to help me stay focused on a number of things I want to change in my life. There are a lot of things I want and need to clear out in order to make space for better things, so today I'm taking a big step towards clearing out my body! It's in need of some attention. Whilst I have lost around 1.5 stone in the last couple of months during my house move and changes of circumstances, my body feels and looks unhappy. I feel sluggish, no energy, just clogged up. It's sadly a feeling I've grown accustomed to as I've not looked after my body properly for a long time. The last time I felt clear and healthy was probably in 2010, so I think 4 years is probably enough time neglecting something so important.

I didn't necessarily want to go all public about this, but I think there is value in sharing an experience. Plus it will help me stay motivated!

So I decided to follow a plan developed by Joe Cross. I was recommended a film called 'Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead' and after much avoidance and excuses (I probably knew already that it would tell me what I'm doing to my body is not a great idea and that it would be good to change!), I finally watched it last week. It's one of those films that makes you feel uplifted and leaves you with a desire to sort yourself out! So here I am, trying to follow a similar plan that Joe developed through the film, and trying to sort myself out.

So here's to day one of the Reboot!

My current state:

Feeling happy and excited, although admittedly worried about staying power!

Skin on face is bit blotchy and spotty, and feels quite puffy.

Last night I was quite wheezy with my asthma before bed.

Current weight: 11 stone 5.5

I can't seem to add a picture here of me yet, but I will keep one for comparisons sake!