Detox Day 5

Detox Day 5

The brain fog has lifted!  Finally feel as though I can effectively think.  All muscle pains are finally gone and the joints are moving freely without discomfort! Wow!  Thinking that I need to detox a little quicker next time!

We forget, (actually don't know) how many toxins we can store in our bodies, especially our fat tissue, but literally its in the hundreds!  Research on unborn babies detected as many as 700 different toxins identifiable in the cord blood!  Where do these toxins come from? Our food, by way of herbicides, pesticides, chemicals from our plastic bottles, artificial coloring, flavoring, our environment: soaps, cleaners, make-up and lotions, fabric softeners, air fresheners, vehicle emissions, cigarette smoke etc. Really, we have a tough time avoiding them!  Now what's in your soap, for example, has generally been tested and regarded as a safe amount to absorb through the skin, not affect your skin, liver or brain, however, the researchers don't take into consideration whether you are already getting a significant amount of toxins from other sources or if your liver isn't functioning optimally, putting you at greater risk of developing reactions from the those ingredients.  I am not attempting to create toxin fear! We simply, in an average day, don't realize how many different chemicals, compounds our body has to detoxify to keep us functioning and feeling well!!
We can change our habits, for example, begin using natural body soap without harsh chemicals, we can avoid inhaling vehicle emissions and smoke, eliminate fabric softener, use natural cleaners etc. however, in this world we are hard pressed to avoid all toxins! Therefore, one method of defense is to give your body the tools and the opportunity to do what God designed it to do...heal!

As I previously mentioned, toxins can be stored in fat, and fat talks!  It contributes significantly to how your body metabolizes hormones, storage of more fat, and fat even communicates with your body where to store that additional fat!
My point is this: toxins are stored in fat and just because we lose weight doesn't mean we are less toxic.  Performing a detox program is imperative while losing weight to avoid becoming more toxic in a smaller body, and decreasing overall health.
I will now step off the soapbox :)  and tell you about day 5!

Day 5 for me was a lot of medical food.  I had a busy day...and really the shakes were a saving grace to allow me to continue functioning.  I use a blender at home, a magic bullet at work and a shaker on the road to blend these shakes. Often I add a scoop of dynamic greens to the shake for a bit of extra energy.

Breakfast:
Ultra InflamX 2 scoops
apple

When I got to the office I made a cup of coffee, allowing myself one major error to "help with my stressful day".  I made it took a sip....and sadly it tasted aweful!  One sip and down the drain it went!
So...lots more herbal tea today.

Snack:
Pear

Ultrameal 360 Rice Dutch Chocolate 2 scoops
1 scoop Espresso Dynamic Greens.......

Lunch
Green salad,..followed by a pear :)    LOTS and lOTS of fiber!

Snack
Ultrameal 360 Rice Dutch Chocolate 2 scoops
1 scoop Espresso Dynamic Greens

Dinner
Broccoli Slaw with oil & vinegar
Pear

Water, water and more tea!!


Noticeable for those of you doing the detox is the change in bowel function.  Increased bowl movements is very, very normal.  Colors vary from light brown to green. Don't be surprised unless you would notice blood (abnormal with a detox) or it glows!

Anyhow...day 6 should be easier...I can tell a significant difference in my abdomen...much less bloating, and I am convinced there is a 6 pack in there somewhere just waiting to be seen!

One other note....all my fruits and vegetable and even the shakes taste better.  I am not incredibly hungry but know my taste buds are appreciating the REAL food more.