21 Days Under My Already Loosened Belt

Hey world!  I just completed the Standard Process 21 Day Purification Program!  I freaking DID IT!  And let me tell you, it was not easy.  At times, my husband had to slowly direct me away from the open refrigerator.  At times, he had to remove me from the computer, where I browsed pictures of cupcakes.  At times, it just plain sucked.  But I made it, successfully, through this maze of vegetables and supplements.  And to be honest, I feel like my most amazing self.  I went to bed last night thinking of lattes and muffins for breakfast, but now that I am awake, I find myself continuing on with my routine.  I drink a lot of water and take Gastro-Fiber pills on an empty stomach, then wait at least an hour before I blend an easy, delicious, and filling smoothie.  I think I may just have to leave the lattes and muffins at the coffee shop.  Shocking!  I finally understand why it was a 21 day cleanse; because it re-teaches you how to eat correctly.  It takes every minute of those 21 days to get there, too.

Well, the results are in; I lost 5 full pounds, 1.5 inches on my waist, and 1 inch on my hips.  That's considerable for 21 days.  That is not water weight and that is not muscle.  As far as eating habits, this helped me reach a new goal:  vegetarianism.  After thinking about it for several months, but not taking action to cut meat (chicken, pork, beef) out of my diet, this program did all the hard work for me.  I am so happy to have finally taken that step!  

I would like to continue with this stream of thought for awhile, so I will continue to post healthy recipes and fitness tips, in case anyone is out there reading!  If you are currently on the program, I wish you the best of experiences.  If there's one thing I was reminded of on this journey, it's that I am the ruler of our own destiny.  We can make or shape any challenge that comes our way and come out of it feeling positive, and able to share that with others.  Life really is 10% of what happens to you and 90% of how you react.  With good health, good humor and good intentions, you really can change your world.

"Everyone will face a challenging experience, whether we want to acknowledge its inevitability or not-- the doctor calls to say he needs to discuss the test results in person, or a police officer has news at the front door, or you find a lump in your breast, or you lose your job, or your child is diagnosed with something, or your spouse walks out the door. When my next moment comes, I want to be strong and centered enough to handle it with some measure of grace. But perhaps even more importantly, I want to be fast enough to be first on the scene when a loved one needs me, and I want to be fit enough to help carry their load for as long as it takes to reach the other side." -Kristin Armstrong


In Health,
Angela