I finally finished! The 9-day cleanse, that is. When I began the two pre-cleanse days, I was weighing in at 202.5 pounds. Two days later, I began the Isagenix 9-day program, and this is where this video recap begins:Clean living is the cardinal principle in the lives of the world’s greatest athletes. Marshall “Major” Taylor
What you might not get from the video is that it was difficult for me to complete my first ever cleanse, although this wasn’t the harshest of programs.
I suffered from a major caffeine withdrawal on the first night of the cleanse, and was incredibly irritable and unable to put together a clear thought. I felt like I had to sleep just to get through it. (Therefore, there aren’t any video from those two days.)
My back started to spasm, and I had to sleep with my feet up against the wall. For two days, I was shuffling around like a senior citizen.
I was HUNGRY. You can look at my recent posts to see my few indiscretions. I also ended up breaking out, getting weird white stuff on my tongue, and (I spared you this) my hair shedding. I was a lot weaker than usual, so I had to take it easy with my kettlebell training.
Mid-way through, my energy came back, and at the end of the cleanse, I felt completely awake and energized. I didn’t even want a coffee!
From pre-cleanse to the end of the cleanse, I lost 8 total pounds, and an inch in each measurement.
I would recommend that everyone tries something like this, especially if, like me, you’re in a plateau. I have a better understanding of food and how it works with me. I discovered that my vitamins make me nauseated, so I started drinking them. I learned the effect of discipline, and I’m happy I broke through the 200 pound mark.
I learned empathy for people living with chronic pain, whether it be migraines, arthritis, or the result of injury. Most importantly, I realized the importance of positive relationships. There’s no way I can make it to my ultimate goal without great support.
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wooooooo! way to work through it!!!
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