De-tox

The best things come in waves and I won't necessarily train hard all year round (just like footballers taking summer out).

Doing (currently) 21 exercises a week at the Club I have to be savvy to acheive this. There are some that CAN'T get by without my joining in, but on my off weeks I avoid most Cardio workouts and just join in the mind body sessions. Perfect.

In a similar vein - I am human and can't adhere to my own nutritional plan all year round - although I am pretty good. Wheat, milk, trans fats, caffeine, are all out permanently, and I only eat meat OUT (and then if I trust the source). I cook in coconut oil and use flax and olive oils on salads. I ADORE veggies and avoid most fruit (not necessary if you do veggies and high on sugar). So where do I fail? Well, I love wine, but don't drink much, (but it is getting too often), and I keep dipping into Green and Blacks darkest chocolate! I seen to have rediscovered cheese and I have also not been too hot on juicing (which is all part of the plan on Weight & See). And carbs have crept back in and need to be reduced other than post-work out. I love the gluten free bread from the deli but again should be getting more chances to avoid this and eat other forms of decent, less convenient carbs.

HENCE my recent decision to get back on track.

Day 5 was Friday and I had a crashing headache. It is almost like a hang over but weirdly you have a sense of talking ahead of yourself and although you feel VERY muzzy headed you are still sharp underneath it - MOST disconcerting! Sunday now and the headache has gone but (I have had this before) I am still not 'right'. Now the last time I did this I was into it by WEEKS and STILL felt muzzy so I started to take Seratonin - the results were fantastic so I will do this again (along with a sun bed for 6 mins a week). I do recall (In FS Pilates) feeling like a child again in terms of absolute mental clarity. It was a fabulous feeling and I want it again!

The main reason for doing this? I woke up last Sunday and truly felt my age - like I had been run over by a very heavy truck. This (for me) tends to happen when my body is struggling to attain homeostatis - here meaning 'an alkaline state'. ALL bodies are alkaline it is just how much work it takes to get it there that makes us suffer. Wine, chocolate, (even the best Green and Blacks), and cheese (all very acid) , and not enough enzymes (from fresh juices) will all contribute to make the process a harder one and the body WILL object. I reckon just a couple more weeks and I'll be reaping the rewards of this strict protocol. I expect my clients to do it for just 4 weeks, then relax. I am going to presevere til Christmas (another 9 weeks away), then keep it going afterwards. The 'letter to my body' did the trick for me - I really do want to be the best I can be right up til I am 50 - then better again!! I WILL REVERSE THE AGING PROCESS!! Right now I have dark circles under my eyes and am sleeping like never before - all GOOD signs - the toxins are in my blood stream and ready to get gone!! More in a few days time!