Day 11

Well hard to believe that it is Day 11 in this Detox already. I was just settling onto the couch to post an update and my dear hubby walked through the door - 2:04 p.m. what a nice surprise. Sophie is also asleep and hopefully down for a good long winter's nap. She certainly needs it today - she has had a fever since this morning and has a very sore mouth. Poor little Peanut. I hope she is better soon.

So in 11 days what have I learned - the first thing that pops into my head is that I really like Peppermint Tea. I am just waiting for my current cup to steep and cool a little. Oh little minty pleasure, I can't wait.

What else have I learned? My favourite juice combination is strawberry, pineapple, clementine and grape!!! My favourite green juice combination is carrots, apples, cilantro and kale. Goat Cheese is yummy but if you eat too much of it in one day, you will suffer the consequences. Eventually those consequences will pass (wink, wink, nudge, nudge) but it will take time.

I think the one thing that I knew but hadn't incorporated into my life was food preparation. I have prepped veggi's ready to go in the fridge for lunch, snacks and supper. It makes times like today when I didn't get lunch until after 1 p.m. a lot easier. I didn't even have to think about what to make, and the stress was gone.

I am also pleasantly surprised that eating fruit only in the morning makes me feel so much better for the rest of the day. And who knew it, but I am actually beginning to like black coffee. I sprinkle cinnamon on my grinds before brewing and I really think it helps to cut the bitterness. Who knew!!

I, like some of the other girls, have also noticed that I have more patience these days than ever before. Which is good, because the last few days have really pushed these to the limit. I know this to will pass and my happy-go-lucky child will return, and I know this is something she must go through as she develops and grows. I also know it won't be the worst thing that will ever happen in her life to make her upset, but as a parent I want to voraciously protect my child and keep the pain away. HEY MOM - I GET IT NOW!

Overall, on top of feeling better, and my clothes fitting better, I really feel like I can tackle some of the more difficult things that need to be tackled - like decluttering this house and creating a household budget. LADIES - I am so proud of our group for sticking to this and sticking together to get through the rough patches. A real sense of accomplishment ladies, a real sense of accomplishment.

PS. To Tim Horton's - could you possibly stop running the Wheel of Donuts commercial for the next two weeks. I still really want one every time I see it. Thanks.