Ladies and gentleman, I hereby declare myself one of the most defiant people on the planet, especially when it comes to whatever feels like rules, restrictions, limits, control and/or loss of freedom. Which could be one of the main reasons I find myself so ridiculously resistant to "DIETS". This is not a diet. Repeat after me: DIETS ARE STUPID.
We've all dieted. We've all lost weight only to see it creep back. There's nothing wrong with us. It's science.
Let's do this differently. Let's change.
I know that you know that I know what needs to change. I can make a list of things right now that for me (I can't speak for you, in fact I invite you to create your own list as soon as you're done reading this.) I know that while I do, don't do, eat or don't eat these things on my list, I am not at optimal health. I know making these changes will make me feel better. I know these changes will even support my releasing extra weight.
KNOWING IS THE BOOBY PRIZE.
It's the DOING that makes things happen.
However, I'm also going to be very realistic about things this time. Changing is about sacrifice. It's about deciding and letting certain things go. The word 'decide' originates from the root words "to kill." Think genocide, suicide, matricide... etc.
When we DECIDE to do anything, something's got to die.
So I created a list. And I got real with it. In the first column I listed the changes that need to happen, the things I am currently feeling prompted to release. In the second column I asked myself a very important question:
Am I willing at THIS time in my life to release this 'whatever'?
Some of my answers were YES. Some of them were "for 21 days, sure I can start there." Some of them were "hell no."
For example...
I am willing to release diet soda and the occasional cigarette I have clung to for no good reason.
I am willing to completely give up alcohol for 21 days, during my Cleanse. (More on that later.)
I am also willing to completely give up dairy and animal products for 21 days, as an experiment.
I am NOT willing to give up my cup of morning coffee with coconut creamer at this time.
And I'm OKAY with that.
Your turn.
1. Make a list of all the things you are feeling led to change or release at this time for improved health and wellness.
2. Get super honest with yourself, and negotiate terms for these items. Now? In a little while? For a little while? Never?
Let's start there,
We've all dieted. We've all lost weight only to see it creep back. There's nothing wrong with us. It's science.
Let's do this differently. Let's change.
I know that you know that I know what needs to change. I can make a list of things right now that for me (I can't speak for you, in fact I invite you to create your own list as soon as you're done reading this.) I know that while I do, don't do, eat or don't eat these things on my list, I am not at optimal health. I know making these changes will make me feel better. I know these changes will even support my releasing extra weight.
KNOWING IS THE BOOBY PRIZE.
It's the DOING that makes things happen.
However, I'm also going to be very realistic about things this time. Changing is about sacrifice. It's about deciding and letting certain things go. The word 'decide' originates from the root words "to kill." Think genocide, suicide, matricide... etc.
When we DECIDE to do anything, something's got to die.
So I created a list. And I got real with it. In the first column I listed the changes that need to happen, the things I am currently feeling prompted to release. In the second column I asked myself a very important question:
Am I willing at THIS time in my life to release this 'whatever'?
Some of my answers were YES. Some of them were "for 21 days, sure I can start there." Some of them were "hell no."
For example...
I am willing to release diet soda and the occasional cigarette I have clung to for no good reason.
I am willing to completely give up alcohol for 21 days, during my Cleanse. (More on that later.)
I am also willing to completely give up dairy and animal products for 21 days, as an experiment.
I am NOT willing to give up my cup of morning coffee with coconut creamer at this time.
And I'm OKAY with that.
Your turn.
1. Make a list of all the things you are feeling led to change or release at this time for improved health and wellness.
2. Get super honest with yourself, and negotiate terms for these items. Now? In a little while? For a little while? Never?
Let's start there,
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