The Master Cleanse with Leigh Ann

     A few years ago I did the "cleanse" with my mother.  I cut up a million fruits and veggies and juiced for us both leading into the big moment.  I made it through a few days of that and then five days of the liquid and then came back out of it with the veggies again.  My first food back from the other side was bacon.  I joke about it now because I find it hysterical.  If you aren't familiar with this process let me share a bit of information:

It helps:

• To dissolve and eliminate toxins and congestion that have formed inside your body.
• To cleanse the kidneys and the digestive system.
• To purify the glands and cells throughout the entire body.
• To eliminate all unusable waste and hardened material in the joints and muscles.
• To relieve pressure and irritation in the nerves, arteries, and blood vessels.
• To build a healthy blood stream.
• To keep youth and skin elasticity regardless of our years. 

Now, some people use it as a "diet".   Leigh Ann and I use it as a "reboot" if you will for the body.  I haven't been feeling so well lately and am quite discouraged on my journey to get back into shape.  This is a great kick off.  I have been wanting to do it lately but it reminded me that my mother wasn't here to share it with (even if she did quit on the first day).  I couldn't think of anyone else who would go through this challenge with me...and then the text came like a little message from cellular heaven: "Thinking about doing the cleanse....let me know if you are interested".   Perfect timing, oh universe.
My goal is to get through the week and then come out on juices and veggies early next week.  After one day I am already feeling better.  Slightly tired and a tad bit cranky I am committing to this.  It is the next part of the challenge to be uncomfortable.  In the discomfort there tends to be growth.  I also know that after doing all of this I will be able to stick to things better.  I have already realized how much I just grab something to nibble on just because it is there.  Those nibbles add up.  I also need to focus the moments of sadness into an activity that will lighten my mood not a food that will add weight to my body.   I will clean out the machine, feed it what is good and then move on to restoring it.  I feel my spirit and mind are now being pulled down by my body and I'm thinking that is the easiest of the three to fix.  I have worked hard on the other two and now they will help me get to the next place...with a little help from my friends, lemon, maple syrup, cayenne and Leigh Ann. 
Wish us luck!!!