So…this might be a mammoth post. Hope you don’t mind.
First up, I mentioned in my last post that I was thinking of doing a juice fast for a day. Well…I did it. I feasted most of the day yesterday on green juice and homemade lemonade. Then in the evening a made some raw soup and snacked on some celery and cucumber. I’m happy to report that I made it through and it wasn’t nearly as hard as I thought it would. Although I didn’t completely abstain from food all day, because I did have the raw soup and veggies, I came pretty close. And I proved to myself that I can do it. I’ve put it off for so long, mostly because I was afraid of failing.
So why am I doing all of this you might ask. As I also mentioned in my previous post, I’ve been sick. I’ve held onto this nasty cold for longer than I expected. What I haven’t mentioned before now is that for the past several months, I just haven’t felt that great in general. As I’ve explained before, my skin’s been chronically dry, I’ve also been lethargic, tired, negative and just not that happy or healthy feeling. The juice fast and my continued effort to recommit to eating VERY cleanly and well has taken on a new urgency. I want to feel better, well no, not just better, I want to feel FANTASTIC!
Now a lot of people, like my lovely Jason might say, “How could you possibly be any healthier? You’re the healthiest person I know.” Still, I know I can do better. This means: green juice every day, no dairy, very little sugar natural or otherwise, mostly raw foods, more greens and some added vitamins and supplements. All of this is in effort to make my body more Alkaline. Alkaline blood and body = healthy functions. Overly Acidic blood and body = Dis-Ease!
I’m happy to report that over the past week or so, my skin has gotten better. Due in part to these -
(Digestive Enzymes and Un-Petroleum Jelly)
The Digestive Enzymes make a HUGE difference I think. Please know that there are many superior brands than the ones I’m currently taking, but do to finances, I went with one of the least expensive options.
These are some of the other vitamines and supplements I’ve added.
That’s vitamin D, Red Marine Algae and B12.
Now…all of these shifts in diet are all well and good, but my dear, dear friend Rachel R told me something so fabulous today. But before that, a side note.
I met the lovely Rachel when we were both Apprentice Company members at Actor’s Express in Atlanta. We had a hell of a year together - so many laughs, plenty of trouble and I think we managed to actually learn something too. We also became really great friends. Our relationship is incredibly special to me. She makes me laugh, think and grow. Rach is dealing with her current health situation with her typical humour, strength, thought and beauty. Love you, Rach!
Anyway today she told me to take a really good look at my thoughts. She reminded me that our immune systems are a direct reflection not only of what we eat, but also what we think! I had a admit to myself that my thinking has been pretty negative lately. I’ve been worried about things, easily frustrated, hurried and unhappy. Time for this to change. I have so much going for me and rather than focus on all of the unknowns and shortcomings in my life, I need to shift my focus to the positive.
Helping me be more positive today involved baking these A-MAZING, healthy cookies:
Tahini Date Cookies
Made with oats, tahini, honey and dates. YUMMMM…. I will be sharing them at the theatre tomorrow so I don’t eat them all.
Here was my delicious lunch today.
A HUGE salad with greens, chard, cukes and my Cha Cha Hemp Sauce! I hade some Mary’s crackers on the side.
I’m off to yoga later. I think it’s more of what I need. Here’s to hoping for healthy minds and healthy bodies!
Courtney
