Fasting

I decided to go on a ten day fast. Today is Day 4. I am still thinking about food. The key to fasting is breaking it gently. My mentor told a story of a woman who fasted for twelve days then went to McDonald's for a burger. Needless to say she got really sick. Your body is deprived of food for days and you are going to put beef in it, much less nasty Mikki D's? Ugh!

I plan on breaking my fast using this method:

Day 1 Two pieces of fruit. Each piece of fruit is divided in half so there are four servings for that day.

Day 2 Lightly steamed non-starchy vegetables, such as spinach.

Day 3 Brown rice, fresh salad.

Day 4 Organic yogurt, unflavored and unsweetened. Eggs.

Day 5 Meat, chicken, fish, tofu, if eaten.

Day 6 Beans, other grains may be introduced, if eaten.

Day 7 Other foods, as desired.


I've been drinking lots of peppermint tea, water and the Master Cleanse mix of Grade B maple syrup, cayenne pepper and organic lemon juice. It's really been a test of my mental strength. I've told only a few key people who I know will support me. At work I keep getting invites for lunch and dinner and I politely decline. Even now, am delayed in Fort Lauderdale and my crew is going to Chili's for dinner. They already think I am anti social. I know this is for my greater good. I am here keeping busy, working on my body.

Different airports offer different treats for me and I've had to avoid them completely. On the plane, these people just can't stop watching the Food Network. Talk about torture. I've been looking at Paula, Rachel, Bobby and Emeril salivating. Today I was given a Rachel Ray magazine. I plan on making jerk turkey burgers with cranberry sauce. After two weeks of course. I pour over the pages and dog ear everythink that looks good. Yesterday the NY Times section had some great vegetarian recipes that I fully intend to cook.

I've been reikiing myself every night and falling asleep like a brick, (not remembering my dreams though.) The energy cleansing is reflected in my runny nose and extra saliva. This is a great time for me spritually since I am fasting and just finished Level I Reiki. I haven't performed a full body session since my atunement. The energy paths have to develop fully and the more I practice channelling the better it is for me. The absence of food by choice for days is giving me an appreciation for nourishment, not fulfillment. I only have the one body and the things I put it in must be for fuel and not deter any of the functions. It's a process and journey for me as I'd like to make it enjoyable, but not abuse.

12 Weeks and Counting

Mission: Lose 10 pounds and carve a lean body for the beach in Bahia, Brazil.

It's already Aug. 4 and I am off to a rocky start. Let's see, I wanted to change my diet on Aug. 1 but I was in Jamaica, it's mango season and they don't call me Mango Belly for nothing. Then I was at Helshire Beach eating fried snapper and festival. My nephew asked that I partake in Devon House (home made) ice-cream. Today I had a shrimp roti, pizza with extra cheese and slice of red velvet cake. This blog will keep me honest. I am putting my eating out there so I can be accounted for. This will be my food diary, my fitness journal and bits about my spiritual path.

I ran into my trainer at the supermarket with his gorgeous girl. I'm talking black barbie. I saw him peep into my basket. I had nothing to be ashamed of, shrimp, scallops, red potatoes and pita bread. Hah! take that Mr. Tuna and Peanut butter for Lunch! Plus I was walking with the Bear and he firmly instructed my trainer to "maintain ass integrity." Can you imagine? I then took my queue and perused the stewed tomatoes a few feet away.

I became a Level I Reiki practioner yesterday. I was buzzing with energy when I left. Colors are brighter and I feel more connected. Funny thing though, today I was acutely aware of so much energy around me especially from people walking close to me. I just wanted to come home and be inside. I have to watch that, I can't be paranoid. I intend to take my reiki practice to the expert level.

Well I completed my DO NOW list for today.