Some of you may or may not remember that around this time last year, I embarked on Kathy Freston’s “Quantum Wellness” cleanse, which is a 21 day, gluten-free, sugar free, caffeine free, alcohol free, and animal product free cleanse. I made it about a week, I think.
So, the other day when my friend Jenni contacted me and said “wanna do a challenge with me?” I was immediately struck with panic. Jenni is a runner, too, so I figured it was either to train for some marathon or do some cleanse. I was right. It was the latter. And the cleanse she was referring to was the good old Quantum Wellness cleanse.
After gasping for breath for a few moments, I immediately said I’d do it. A moment later, I regretted it. But, Jenni was ready to give it a go and her enthusiasm was catchy and I convinced myself that this time would be different.
Yesterday I did my first trip through Whole Foods, looking for appropriate foods and stocking up.
Yesterday was our first official day and I made it through with flying colors. No problem. I did have a moment of weakness when our neighbors stopped by in the early evening and everyone was sitting out front enjoying cold beers in the 90 degree heat. I felt myself waivering, so I went inside and made a little glass of sugar-free iced tea and then hid in the bedroom to watch The Bachelorette. Whew! My avoidance tactics worked.
This morning, I must admit, I woke up after a night of deep, rejuvenating sleep and was raring to go. I even got up super early and did a hand held weight workout for my arms before Cooper even woke up at 6:45.
D.Jones has placed a bet that I’ll only make it 6 days, which just adds to my determination. Hopefully I’ll make it longer than that, but since it’s only day 2, I won’t overstep my confidence boundaries and I’ll simply say…we’ll see.
I forgot you had started! And I told you to eat chocolate. Bad Alicia!
You go, girl. You can do it.
Wow!!! I think I remember you doing that on MM. That just sounds insanly difficult! Just the mere thought of living without sugar and/or caffeine throws me into hysterics!
But, based on the bet alone from your husband, I know you can make a week – and after that, should be smooth sailing…right? LOL
You can do it!
I know that you can do this! If I can go 40 days on 500 calories, no oil, no sugar…you can do it too! I have faith, you’ll make it this time!
If you would have waited to start on the 4th, I would have been in the same boat (extra support)
I’m so glad to hear that your first day went well. You can do it – for sure. I’ve been thinking about going back to WW since it has worked for me in the past. Just one step at a time and before you know it you’ll have a week under your belt. *muah*