Maybe it’s because both my kids have been sick on and off for, oh, three solid weeks now? And maybe it’s because I’ve caught the younger one’s cold (which is bad enough for the doctor to refer her to the Children’s Hospital). Or perhaps it’s because I had a revolving door last night, with both my kids in and out: the older one nauseous, the younger one having trouble breathing. And then one got in bed with me for a few hours, taking over my pillow. I woke up on my stomach with my head to the side and a wicked headache.
Or maybe it’s the Isagenix cleanse.
I guess we’ll never know for sure, but I will tell you that I’m writing this dispatch from my bed with my computer on my lap because I feel that exhausted. Not hungry, not angry (like I did the first 2 days) but just, utterly wiped.
I am learning that hunger is less a physical sensation than a state of mind. On your second day of cleansing, after a few shake days, you kind of get used to it. It just becomes another feeling in your body, but not one you are going to immediately die from. Jen and I were talking this morning (by the way, having other people along on the journey…namely Jen and Hubster and super-coach Steve, is a massive, massive help) and we decided that hunger actually is a sensation that you can learn to live with.
I can see now why most cultures/religions have involved some sort of cleansing/fasting ritual. There is a certain power that you gain when you mortify the flesh, so to speak. It’s a worthwhile lesson in our instant-gratification culture. You will not die if you don’t eat for two days. In fact, you will come out the other side just a little bit wiser, stronger and cleaner. As we age and mature, we learn that it’s not necessary to give in to every whim, and we develop a measure of self control…in most areas of our lives. Doing a cleanse (or fasting) gives us the chance to learn that this applies to our bodies, as well. You realize that you are in control, you do choose everything that goes into your mouth, and you don’t have to feed your body every time that tummy gurgles.
So, I’m feeling a bit rough now, but I won’t necessarily chalk that up to the cleanse. The Hubster is off at the gym now for a light workout…that’s how good he’s feeling. Oh, and it helps keep his mind off not eating! I’m going to get him to check his weight today (mine was 172.4 this morning) and I think we’re supposed to our measurements again tomorrow. I’m curious to see, because I wore my snowpants out yesterday (yes, it’s still -20 here) and they felt a wee bit looser than they had on Sunday – the day before I started Isagenix.
Until next time!
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Jen says
I’m right there with you! This hasn’t been nearly as hard as I thought. Btw, this morning, after a day of not eating, that shake was delicious!
Elizabeth says
Hang in there Kath. I haven’t done the 30 days but the first time I did the 9 I thought it was brutal and didn’t actually think it did that much for me until about a week later when my skin was glowing, my pants were loose, I was totally turned off by sweets and could only eat small portions. Of course, that was last spring and I have systematically workder my way back to my before state, but that’s why I’m doing another 9 days!