Cravings
I’m torn.
Do I risk invalidating my authenticity by telling you squabblers that I haven’t been posting because I’m doing a cleanse? Yup, I’m on day 4 of a ten-day cleanse/fast. But in my defense, it isn’t a fad - it’s been around for 60 years. And it’s not a diet. I was just sick of feeling sick. It’s supposed to rejuvenate you and make you clear-headed.
The first day I was craving poutine from that place in Calgary where they make the Montreal smoked meat sandwiches so bad that I couldn’t think about anything else.
Day 2 I just wanted a big old greek salad, which I normally eat pretty much every single day.
Day 3 I occasionally thought about how nice it would be to have a cup of broth.
And today, I’m really not hungry. Although I was watching last night’s episode of 30 Rock online today and when Liz picked up that piece of pizza, I salivated a little. So today, I’m feeling more on the road to a clear mind.
It’s funny because I just read Kafka’s “The Hunger Artist” a couple of weeks ago and I keep thinking that there is some remote chance that I too will want to continue fasting after the 10 days.
But I really can’t see that happening.
Anyway, I find it fascinating to see what has happened to our lives. First of all, the days are sooo long. Yesterday, instead of preparing/eating/cleaning dinner, we watched a cheezy 80’s movie and it took the same amount of time.
And the kitchen stays so clean.
And what do you do socially with people if you don’t eat? All we humans do together is eat and drink.
Apparently once your tongue goes back to pink, you’re done. So we’re pushing for that. Maybe not a full 10 days. I mean, we’re young and healthy - how toxic could we be? It would be nice to eat - not even for the food but because of the sheer boredom!
But don’t worry. I love all you squabblers.
hehe im a squabbler. this whole blog tracking process is starting to grow on me like a bonsai plant.
anyway another benefit to your cleanse is that your grocery bill for like two weeks runs up $20 of lemons. just a little odd if you keep track of that sort of thing. seriously though the fast does work. if nothing more than to make you appreciate the land of milk and honey we live in.
i also vouch for its effectiveness. it is pretty amazing. the cravings the first couple days are entirely normal - apparently as the toxins in your body get stirred up to be flushed out, it makes your body crave more toxins. how weird is that? but after the hunger disappears you do feel very clear. and this may be revealing more about myself than i should, but ten days was not long enough for my tongue to go back to pink. not even close. but hopefully your body is much cleaner than mine.
keep fit and have fun!
You know what will increase the removal of toxins from ya?
http://www.made-in-china.com/image/2f0j00fedQGMrRsagAM/Magnetic-Insole.jpg
THESE! I got my glorious yellow pads of pain from the dollarstore! They attack! the toxins which usually end up stored in the bottoms of your feet and slam them elsewhere - seemingly out of ya! And are painful in a most joyous way, like flossing your teeth or pushing your cuticles back.
That’s terrifying. But very intriguing.