MC-Day 4

Happy Birthday to me!

Yesterday I wondered how weird it might be to celebrate my birthday without going out for dinner or eating cake. Typically, my birthday ritual goes something like this: go out to dinner, go to a movie, and either go to a coffee shop for a mocha latte afterwards, or go out for some beers.

As it turns out, it wasn't weird at all. In fact, it was fabulous. Knowing that I'm doing something good for my body has made this birthday one of my best yet-that and shopping for sauna building materials at Home Depot (I will be warm again some day!)

Thanks to all of my family and friends who sent birthday wishes. YOU are the best gifts I could ever hope to receive!

Side note: My sweet husband originally ordered a small, personalized cake for me, but was happy to call and cancel it in support of my cleanse. He'll be joining me in going raw after I break this fast. I did take a few seconds today to stop and dream what it might have tasted like, though. (sigh...it was yummy) Then I had another glass of lemonade :)

Recap of MC Day 4

Hmmm...still waiting for those horrible detox symptoms. I did have a mild on-again/off-again headache today and a few extended bouts of fuzzy thinking (thanks for watching my back, hubby), but still nothing to complain about. The LT is still working its magic first thing in the morning. What I need to learn, is to end my evening water and lemonade consumption earlier in the evening. I had to get up twice last night to pee! Still slept great, though.

SWF

I switched back to regular uniodized sea salt today. I was worried the Celtic Sea Salt wouldn't work again, and didn't feel like tweaking the amount. Presto! It took walking the dog for the better part of an hour, but things did start moving again.
I didn't dissolve it ahead of time either. For some reason it wasn't as unpleasant today.

Weight Gain

I also gained 1 lb back when I stepped on the scale this morning, and I'm actually quite happy about that. I was obviously losing too much (water) too quickly. I'm trying to drink as much water as possible to help flush out the toxins and keep my energy levels high. I don't get them that often, but when I do, headaches usually render me worthless. I'm really hoping I can lessen the severity of any detox headaches by staying well hydrated. Today downed 8 glasses of lemonade and an additional 96oz of water (3 nalgenes worth).

Ah...Serenity Now!

Tonight I treated myself to a dry skin brush (Gasp!) LOVED that! Then I followed with a hot bath with Epsom salt and a few drops of lavender oil. I've never really been much of a bath person, but I think I'm starting to come around. Not only is it relaxing, but it's really effective at warming me up. So long day 4! Bring on to day 5!