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Day 9 - I Am Hungry

I am ready to eat...I still have another day on the cleanse and then a day of juice to prepare my digestion for food.  I already have planned out where I'm going to eat both Friday and Saturday.  I'm going to Livin' It Live for dinner on Friday and Dynamic Dish on Saturday.

It's been an emotional day and to keep me going I turned to 2 nuggets of pure pleasure; my Xocai Healthy Chocolate which is actually a Superfood so maybe it doesn't count.  Hell, it's a lot better for me then maple syrup.  I think I should start a Master Healthy Chocolate Cleanse; it reduces free radicals, increases energy, improves digestion, and increases pleasure throughout the entire body...I think I'm on to something.

I'm excited to dial into my last session of Julia Griffin's Manifestation E-Course right now to envision and feel my abundance while taking my mind off eating.

Day 8 - Feeling Great, Ready to Eat

I woke up feeling clear, may have been from the 3 bathroom visit throughout the night.  I'm still enjoying the salt water flush in the morning, probably my favorite part of the Master Cleanser.

My first appointment today was a Zone Healing session.   This is amazing work that goes way beyond Chiropractic.  Dr Peacock works on a specific system at a time.  So far he's worked on and cleared my nervous system, worked on my digestive system and now the last two sessions have dealt with my muscular system which is supposed to move me forward with my life.  I hope that kicks in tomorrow, I need a lot of things to move forward right now especially my abundance.

I stopped at Sevanada Coop, my favorite grocery store that carries only organic produce, for my last supplies for the cleanse.

As I was loading up my basket with 12 lemons I thought how I most likely won't be buying lemons for awhile...              
2 more days!

Day 7 - Love/Hate Relationship With Not Eating

This morning I woke up feeling so good that I didn't want this cleanse to come to an end.  I was sad to know that I only have 3 more days and thought maybe I could extend it a bit to continue feeling this energy, clarity and productivity.  I enjoyed my salt water flush this morning as I didn't do it for the 2 mornings I was in NYC.  It felt great to do my favorite detox & destress Kudalini Yoga DVD with Maya Fiennes from Acacia again too.

Then as I was doing some work I started to crave eating something.  Not only craving but I was hungry for food.  I'm not sure if it's because I ate a little fish Friday night at Soto in NYC or if I just miss eating.  I ignored the craving and drank some more 'lemonade' and carried on with my work.  I then felt the pull of the two distinct feelings of loving and hating not eating, like a bad relationship.  Food is a relationship and we are on a break while we work things out right now.

It's interesting that I posted the health benefits of coconut yesterday since I went to an Nicecream Sunday Event at Jake's today which was the first tasting of a coconut-based, non-dairy, all organic, new kind of frozen dessert that is absolutely delicious.

I had a sampling of a few different flavors, met a bunch of great like-minded people in the wellness community and made my body desire more.  I'm now realizing why "The Master Cleanser" says not to eat anything at all during the 10 days...it makes you want to eat!  I did go home and down some 'lemonade' to curb my craving that is still lingering.

It's loud and clear how much food is apart of our lives.  I know it keeps us alive but it seems like it is everywhere all of the time when not eating.  As my friend and I left Jake's we were approached by two nice women talking about the new restaurant that just opened up next door and they gave us menus to look at and really talked it up.  I walked away knowing that I'd be safe at home where there is nothing but lemons to eat.

Day 6 - Being Healthy Is Not Being Perfect

I flew back home to Atlanta today from my short and sweet trip to NYC.  Yesterday was my only full day there and it was completely satisfying!  I finished what 'lemonade' I had left where I was staying and headed out to walk the city around noon.  I stopped at One Lucky Duck Juice and Take Away, the take away cafe for Pure Wine & Food and picked up a gift and a coconut water that was delicious.  Now coconut juice is not allowed on "The Master Cleanser" by Stanley Burroughs but the most important thing to follow is yourself when doing anything and to listen to your body. 

Drinking coconut water has many benefits. Coconut Water is naturally

• Low in Carbs
• 99% Fat Free
• Low in sugars

Coconut water contains organic compounds possessing healthy growth promoting properties that have been known to help

1. Keep the body cool and at the proper temperature.
2. Orally re-hydrate your body, it is an all natural isotonic beverage.
3. Carry nutrients and oxygen to cells.
4. Naturally replenish your body's fluids after exercising.
5. Raise your metabolism.
6. Promote weight loss.
7. Boost your immune system.
8. Detoxify and fight viruses.
9. Cleanse your digestive tract.
10. Control diabetes.
11. Aid your body in fighting viruses that cause the flu, herpes, and AIDS.
12. Balance your PH and reduce risk of cancer.
13. Treat kidney and urethral stones.
14. Boost poor circulation.

While sipping on my nourishing coconut water I walked around the East Village, where I lived in 1999-2001.  It was so great to be back and I enjoyed being there fully present to all of the sights, sounds, people and places.  I've noticed how much more aware I am when not eating or digesting food.  Not to mention how much time and money I'm saving.  I headed down to SOHO and then up to Chelsea to visit with a couple of friends.  I walked five hours around the city without sipping on my 'lemonade' and was pretty loopy by the time I was able to make another batch.  Listening to how I was feeling and knowing it was my last night in the city with the best food in the world I decided that I should have some light food for dinner with my friends.

We went to Soto for dinner which was in Atlanta until chef Sotohiro Kosugi, a man who knows no boundaries when it comes to his fish, moved to a market that can fully appreciate his talent.
You know that question people ask about what you would eat if it was your last meal.  Well after not eating for 5 days and knowing I wasn't going to eat anything again for another 5 days, it really did feel like my last meal and that would be my choice.

The dishes were much better looking and tasting then this picture and then I have ever had before.  The miso soup was out of this world and the many unique sashimi dishes that I took bites of filled me with pure joy.

It is important to make decisions that make sense when it comes to your health.  If I didn't eat last night while I was in Soto in NYC it would have been more unhealthy with the stress I would be ingesting to try to be perfect.

Today I felt great and it was a breeze to stay on the cleanse all day with the memories of last night lingering on my tongue.

Day 5 - Lost Luggage and Mind

When I flew into NYC yesterday my luggage never came out which I thought was strange since I checked in an hour before I boarded and it was a direct flight from Atlanta.  So I filed a claim with AirTran and took a cab without any other clothes other then my travel outfit.  I tried not to think about it and tried not to think of the worse...stolen.  It's been an interesting week since I started this detox.  As I'm releasing what I don't need in my body material things started to disappear as well.  The second day of my cleanse my Burberry sunglasses disappeared from Beleza.  As I went through security in the Atlanta airport I forgot that I had my bathroom items in my carry-on that I didn't check last minute so they ditched all of my lotions and liquids.  Then my bag was missing.  Throughout the day yesterday I couldn't help but think that this is a lesson of detachment for me, especially since I ended up packing all of my favorite clothes and shoes.  I have been on a Spiritual Journey this year living from my heart and giving up a lot of my old comfortable ways, so I thought this could be another 'old life' that I needed to shed.

Being in NYC without any change of clothes or money to buy new ones plus not eating for 4 days made me a little emotional and feeling very off.  I had planned on going to Pure Wine & Food to experience the atmosphere and read the menu without a desire to eat but by the time we got there I wasn't feeling or looking too good so I decided I may need a bite of nutrients.  I ended up eating 2 small lettuce wraps, a couple bites of tomatoes and I snapped back to normal.

Today I got great news that my luggage will be delivered and I will be saved from wearing the same clothes.  As I write that it sounds so petty considering all of the homeless here that wear the same clothes all year but for me right now without food I need clothes!

On another note, I'm feeling great today and have incorporated Citrus Kombucha which I'm thoroughly enjoying as an addition to the 'lemonade'.  I've been reading how Kombucha might not be all that healthy or safe...so I'm not going to continue drinking it but it feels good today.

Tropical Storm Kyle hit the city last night and the rain continues all day today, which puts a damper on exploring the city today.  Signs all lead to staying in, doing yoga, meditating, journaling, reading and doing some planning for next week.

Day 4 - Freedom

I took a last minute trip up to NYC this morning and I feel like the Statue of Liberty in that photo; glowing and free.  My system has gotten used to the cleanse and for the first time in many years I was able to go without any food or my 'lemonade' mix from 6am-3pm without feeling hungry, tired or low blood sugar.  Granted by 2pm I was happy to have made it safely to Whole Foods on 14th St to down a Kombucha to allow me to get my supplies (organic lemons, Grade B maple syrup and cayenne pepper) and get out of there without wandering around any of the fresh food on both levels.

I love NYC, it feels like home to me.  Being surrounded by the best restaurants and not feeling tempted to eat feels like freedom.  It's definitely a different NYC experience.  Changing it up helps me grow.

Day 3 - I Am Grateful

Last night was a great test of will. I attended Be Well Atlanta's networking event at my favorite restaurant, Beleza.  There was healthy, delicious food all around me and even passed to me under my nose.  I didn't feel pulled to eat anything even though my mouth was watering.  I feel the effects of the cleanse and I know why I don't want to break it, this is what keeps me strong.

I am grateful for choosing to do this cleanse. I have clarity with my life and how things feel to me.  I woke up at 5:30am to journal about it and it helped me get very clear with my direction right now.

When I got out of bed I did the salt water flush again and it felt really good and nourishing.  I even cleaned out my refrigerator while drinking the quart of warm mineral salt.  I now see the results of that flush; I'm peeing yellow out of my butt...which make me happy that it is flushing out my liver and kidneys.

I then did my favorite detox & destress Kudalini Yoga DVD with Maya Fiennes from Acacia. I had to pause it twice; once to run to the bathroom and another to get my journal to write down more things that were coming to me about my life.

Clean on the Inside, Clean on the Outside

I've noticed since I started this cleanse I've been cleaning my loft and outside world.  It feels so good.  I feel open and ready to receive.

Day 2 - Emotional and Physical Detox

WOW, did I detox in a whole different way last night at the Fall Equinox BREATH OF LIFE Celebration lead by Michael Casteel and Leslie Clayton. It was extreme emotional release throughout my body through deep breathe work. I entered a state of pure BLISS!  The energy moved all the way up my body while I was covered head-to-toe with sweat...with just breathe work laying on the floor to various music.  What a way to start the Fall by releasing what no longer serves me to move forward with what is next.

Last night I drank a Smooth Move tea before bed and felt it kick in at 4am, another incredible release.  When I woke at 7am I did the salt water flush; drank a quart of warm water with 2 Tbs of mineral salt.  I thought the effect would be harsh but I was able to do Yoga and Meditate before the flush started working. 

I'm feeling a lot of upbeat energy and I'm still not hungry, the 'lemonade' really does work!  I did make it to the DeKalb Farmer's Market yesterday and bought bags of organic lemons and a big container of Grade B Organic maple syrup.  So I'm all set for the week.  Not having to think about what or where to eat has given me a lot more free, productive time as well.

Feeling High

Today has been great, surprisingly with a lot of energy.  I do feel a bit high, but it's a good high.
I'm about to embark on some deep breathing work and enter a state of BLISS.  Check it out:

Fall Equinox BREATH OF LIFE Celebration

A unique experience of allowing your breath to take you into a profound state of joyful wholeness

With Michael Casteel and Leslie Clayton

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Throughout this unique yet safe process, you will be utilizing a deeper, fuller method of breathing than you are accustomed to. This, combined with music, focused bodywork, and an open invitation to surrender to the Divine by whatever name or means that works for you seems to predictably and consistently create a heightened state of awareness that promotes emotional release and fosters feelings of deep love, gratitude and increased clarity
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