A Great Day. very weird. I felt pretty good all day. just now starting to get a little hungry but I am going to bed so who cares. Corinne was feeling a little drag today but she made it through. Alexis is struggling with no nursing but occasionally enjoys her bottle which has never happened before. The other kids are flawless. We had some, "I didn't get my nap until 4 pm because I didn't want to sleep in the car and I haven't eaten in 2 days" whining and even a minute meltdown or two but that is even light for normal. I am incredibly amazed at them. Tomorrow is the last day of detox, I will be at work all day so Corinne is running the show. Should be great. The kids are looking forward to the end. I showed them on the calendar what days we have to do what and they planning our fruit infusion on Sunday. A test to make sure all is well. they want personal apple pies... we'll see.
And I think we ended up switching to a 30 day program with an added kick. just because of where we had to stick the detox. still great. oh and no healing crisis at this point that we can tell, nothing major anyway. This evening is usually when mine hits but the only thing I have going on is seasonal allergies but mild, so it could be allergies or a small healing, time will tell.
30 April 2012
Detox Day 2 -- Part 1
Another great morning. Spirits are high and so is energy. We have a mostly busy day planned. It seems to keep the kids minds off food when they are playing and having a good time.
We woke up and got the lemonade assembly line together. Abigail had a brilliant idea about not taking the stickers off all the lemons because we were just going to cut the skins off anyway. Genius.
We noticed this morning while Ian was getting dressed that he has exchanged his little candida budda belly for a nice looking baby 8 pack... impressive. I'm jealous. Vitamin shakes are in the making and all systems are go.
We woke up and got the lemonade assembly line together. Abigail had a brilliant idea about not taking the stickers off all the lemons because we were just going to cut the skins off anyway. Genius.
We noticed this morning while Ian was getting dressed that he has exchanged his little candida budda belly for a nice looking baby 8 pack... impressive. I'm jealous. Vitamin shakes are in the making and all systems are go.
29 April 2012
Detox Day 1 -- Part 2
I think I have the most amazing kids in the world. They did great today. They carried around their little bottles of lemonade and every time they got hungry they just took a drink. No whining, no nothing. They are fast asleep after a long day so I guess that puts day one in the books. I am soon behind them as i am still not feeling real great, trying not to be moody though.
On a different note... I am glad that this doesn't come around very often because I don't think my bank account can handle the stress. We aren't even eating and I spent $50 on groceries tonight that will only get us through tomorrow. who knew lemons and maple syrup was so expense for 4 people. I thought the regular weekly groceries were bad. We balanced that though because we are not eating out or snacking or anything that didn't go in the cart last week, so all in all it actually saves. Except $50 a day for lemonade... holy cow man! It better make us superhuman.
Everything is ridiculously amazing.
Thinking I might be living in a dream, though that may all end tomorrow with a healing crisis or 4 of them at the same time, oh yeah. bring it baby! Here's to hardcore healthy!
On a different note... I am glad that this doesn't come around very often because I don't think my bank account can handle the stress. We aren't even eating and I spent $50 on groceries tonight that will only get us through tomorrow. who knew lemons and maple syrup was so expense for 4 people. I thought the regular weekly groceries were bad. We balanced that though because we are not eating out or snacking or anything that didn't go in the cart last week, so all in all it actually saves. Except $50 a day for lemonade... holy cow man! It better make us superhuman.
Everything is ridiculously amazing.
Thinking I might be living in a dream, though that may all end tomorrow with a healing crisis or 4 of them at the same time, oh yeah. bring it baby! Here's to hardcore healthy!
Detox Day 1 - Part 1
This morning started off well. The kids and I cut up all our lemons and put them in the juicer and mixed our lemonade. While we were doing that we talked about giving our bodies a rest and letting them heal. We also talked about blood sugar and how that works with our food and being hungry. The kids are such good sports, they will pretty much try anything without any complaining. we'll see how long it lasts. I am looking forward to the detox, it makes me feel so renewed.
Day 10 -- a day late
10 Day was more of the same. good stuff. Then my neck tension started giving me a headache at work. wasn't feeling real well. fortunately I got to go home a little earlier than normal and then slept in my chair until I went to bed at about midnight. So that is why there was no post last night.
I think the Ian 2.0 has succeeded in bringing about Ian 2 yr old, not sure I'm a fan. lol.
I think the Ian 2.0 has succeeded in bringing about Ian 2 yr old, not sure I'm a fan. lol.
27 April 2012
Day 9 -- D-Day
Well we have made it to the Candida Funeral. It is supposed to be officially dead. It has been an amazing ride so far and not very rough. Another first from Ian today. We were sitting in the car hanging out at my work while the kids climbed over the seats and stuff and one of my coworkers came up and was chatting. then when she left, Ian screamed bye about 5 times. Again, may not seem like much but this is coming from a kid who has never said one word to a person outside our family for any reason. sometimes won't even talk to family. Now he is vocal and social... I have to completely relearn who this kid is. Ian 2.0 is an interesting sort.
Vitamin drinks are no big deal anymore, and we are pretty comfortable with cooking 3 meals a day and snacks with no eating out. This diet is going to save me a fortune on eating out, but I miss hanging out at the natural food store cafe. such great food and great folk. I had a carrot juice there today just to add some spice to the day.
On my last note, we have all but decided to move up our detox to this weekend because I will be working next weekend and Corinne wants to do it when I will be home the longest. so its this weekend or 2 more weeks. We just need to make sure we have enough milk stored for Alexis so that Corinne can detox with us. Now those will be interesting blog days if we live through it. Here's to dead yeast and detoxing!
Vitamin drinks are no big deal anymore, and we are pretty comfortable with cooking 3 meals a day and snacks with no eating out. This diet is going to save me a fortune on eating out, but I miss hanging out at the natural food store cafe. such great food and great folk. I had a carrot juice there today just to add some spice to the day.
On my last note, we have all but decided to move up our detox to this weekend because I will be working next weekend and Corinne wants to do it when I will be home the longest. so its this weekend or 2 more weeks. We just need to make sure we have enough milk stored for Alexis so that Corinne can detox with us. Now those will be interesting blog days if we live through it. Here's to dead yeast and detoxing!
26 April 2012
Day 8
Starting to stabilize. Ian is able to focus better. had a good morning at gymnastics, was able to pay attention real well. Corinne said the same thing at her soccer game tonight. She said she had much more concentration and clarity to focus. I am far more productive at work than I have been in a while, not all because of this but it certainly helps give me the edge.
On the food front... we finally found tortillas at Trader Joes. they are awesome. It gives us one more step toward normal type eating, at least more to what we are used to which helps the kids. They are used to eating just about everything in a tortilla.
I don't really have much to write, we are doing quite well, far better than I had expected. Even though I really had no idea what to expect from everyone else.
I may take some time to be informative so if anyone has any questions, here is the place to ask. Especially those of you who are finding this to be way too close to home. you have seen the speed of the results, it is strict but it is not impossible or really even difficult.
On the food front... we finally found tortillas at Trader Joes. they are awesome. It gives us one more step toward normal type eating, at least more to what we are used to which helps the kids. They are used to eating just about everything in a tortilla.
I don't really have much to write, we are doing quite well, far better than I had expected. Even though I really had no idea what to expect from everyone else.
I may take some time to be informative so if anyone has any questions, here is the place to ask. Especially those of you who are finding this to be way too close to home. you have seen the speed of the results, it is strict but it is not impossible or really even difficult.
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