It's not a check-in day, but I really need to express my feelings.
So, this time next Friday I will be starting my transitioning period back to solid foods. I am so excited for this, but at the same time I don't want it to come. I know this sounds weird, but I don't know how much I trust myself yet.
I feel like an addict leaving a rehab facility. I'm still going to be tempted by the "drugs".
I'm afraid that I'm going to over indulge in the foods that I've been craving (peanut butter...mostly).
I'm afraid that I'll start gaining a few pounds back and get discouraged. I've read that it's normal for people to gain a few pounds during transition, but with maintaining a healthy raw diet, they lose it right back.
I'm also concerned with the fact that I won't be where I want to be when this is over with. I'll be close, don't get me wrong, but I won't be there just yet.
I guess I just don't feel ready to come off my fast. I've contemplated extending it 10 days or so, but I really want to chew my food! I want almonds and peanut butter. I want a whole entire pineapple.
I guess I've just never been good at keeping a healthy diet. Being on my juice fast I haven't had to make conscious decisions about what to eat. All I had was juice. My only decision was what to juice. Now I'll have to make good choices and make a meal plan, and I'm afraid I'm going to be no good at that.
I really don't want to extend my fast, but I don't want it to all be for nothing. This has been the most amazing experience of my life; it's also been one of the hardest things I've ever done. It's all so bitter sweet.
The past few days have been equally as hard as the first few. For different reasons obviously. The first few days were difficult due to detoxing symptoms and withdrawals. The last few days are difficult because the end is staring me right in the face and I want to love the end, but I'm afraid of it. Am I making any sense?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I need your positive energy and vibes, prayers, good juju; whatever you call it...send it my way.
With all of my love,
XoXo Hay
LOL. It is perfectly normal to be hesitant but you can do it. I promise!!!! It really is NOT as hard as you think. Now that your body is cleansed you will most likely crave healthy food rather than junk food. I've been completely cleansed for 4 years now and junk food disgust me! Sweets? No thank you! If you would like you can try some of my shakeology. It is miraculous and also KILLS cravings. It has all of your essential vitamins and nutrients such as Vitamin A,B1,B2,B3,B6,B12,C,D,E,K1, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, protein, Iodine, Zinc, Amino Acids, probiotics, digestive enzymes, antioxidants. It also has your daily servings of fruit and veggies as well as wheat grass, chia seed etc.! All you have to do is keep eating the same healthy things that you were juicing. You can do it! Keep in mind that it is 80% what you eat and 20% working out. Abs really are made in the kitchen and your on your way <3!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have noticed that the things I crave are healthy. Like I can't stop thinking about apples and almonds haha. I think it's just going to be weird to have to think about what my next meal is again. I'm out of the habit of planning my meals. I have a lot of good ideas on things I'll probably like that is raw and vegan. I guess transitioning off juice is scary. I have some really great determination, though so I'll get it.
DeleteI really want to stick with raw foods that are as close to their original form as possible. I'll still be having 3 juices a day, so I'll definitely be getting my fruit and veggie servings. ;)