Updates

Time for some updates folks!

Master Cleanse:
So I got through day 3 (of 10) on the Master Cleanse. Was doing really well, but naturally as much luck would have it, I got a really, really bad cold. I decided that if I kept doing the cleanse and not eating 'real food' it would take me much longer to get well and I decided to stop the Master Cleanse. BOO! BUT, I lost 5.5 lbs and was feel really good while I was doing it. I am heading down to San Diego next weekend to see one of my best friends for the weekend and I plan on doing the cleanse once I get back.

Radiation Therapy:

I didn't get into the program and I am devastated. And actually it's all my fault. My application was completely DISQUALIFIED from the lottery because I didn't include an official transcript from the very same school to which I was applying. I misunderstood the application checklist-I thought a transcript was necessary only if your prerequisite courses were taken at another institution. Apparently I was wrong.

So now what? If I wanna apply again, I have to wait a full year. I really want to pursue radiation therapy and make a difference, but I don't know if I want to wait another year to try to get into the program.

Everyone keeps telling me things happen for a reason and there is something bigger in the works here. I hope they are right and my path becomes evident soon :/

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Starting the Master Cleanse

As part of my 2009 New Years Resolutions, I had made a goal to complete the Master Cleanse:

It's a 10-day detox where you basically only drink a mixture of fresh lemon juice, cayenne pepper and maple syrup. YUM! It's a bit more complicated than that, but I won't bore you with details. Anyways, you do the detox for 10 days and afterwards you are supposed to feel super healthy, totally energized and your body is 'free' of toxins. Oh yeah, did I mention you lose a few pounds too? Apparently, Beyonce did it for the movie Dreamgirls and Tobey Maguire did it for Spiderman.

I never got around to starting it, but the time has finally come. I am starting the 10 day program tomorrow and I am super excited and nervous! I hope I have the strength to stick to it and not give into any cravings. I am going to San Diego in a couple of weeks and then on a 2 week vacation to Maui in June so I want to cleanse my body, feel good and look good.

Wish me luck! :)

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I'm still here

Wow, I can't believe it's been so long since my last post. How time flies when you are....well, busy!

It's nearly Easter, which means Lent is nearly over and I can finally drink again. Yes, I actually made it. Besides my mai tai of weakness and having literally a sip of Jim Beam on my brother's 21st birthday, I have been dry for all of Lent. Not gonna lie, pretty impressed with myself. I have saved a TON of money and have actually lost about 8 lbs in the past few weeks (Weight Watchers has helped with that too).

Now that we are over three months into 2009, I want to take a look at my New Years Resolutions and see how those are holding up:

1. 10 Day Master Cleanse.

As mentioned previously, it's not gonna happen anytime soon.

Grade: withdrawn

2. Start going to the gym again

I am lazy and unmotivated. Period. I need to do something about it. Now.

Grade: F

3. Go veggie and eat healthy

I am still going strong with this one and haven't had meat since December 31st 2008.

Grade: A

4. Lose the 'break-up weight'

Joined Weight Watchers, already lost about 8lbs in a just a few weeks. Going extremely well!

Grade: A- (still got a way to go)

5. Get a REAL job

Need to get my ducks in a line to go back to school for radiation therapy

Grade: C

6. Cut back on the booze

WOOT WOOT!!!!!

Grade: A+

Not too shabby. I seem to be an 'all or nothing' kind of girl. Either I am fully committed to a goal, or it just doesn't seem to happen. I am gonna start focusing on some of those that are slacking. :)

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Oh those resolutions...

So I don't have much to say, but I feel like I have been quiet for a bit. I have officially been a vegetarian for 12 days and it's been soooo easy. I hardily even have to think about it. Just goes to show how much meat I ate before I decided to make a change.

I am going to start the Master Cleanse diet February 1st. It's a 10-day detox where you basically only drink a mixture of fresh lemon juice, cayenne pepper and maple syrup. YUM! It's a bit more complicated than that, but I won't bore you with details. Anyways, you do the detox for 10 days and afterwards you are supposed to feel super healthy, totally energized and your body is 'free' of toxins. Oh yeah, did I mention you lose a few pounds too?  I am actually not doing it for that reason, but more for the cleansing aspects.  Apparently, Beyonce did it for the movie Dreamgirls and Tobey Maguire did it for Spiderman. Can't wait!

Oh, did I mention my best friend is getting married in less than six months and I need to look HOT? (of course not as hot as her) :P

Here's to slimming down and toning up!

Next mission: getting into a steady gym habit...

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