Hi all-

I have gotten through the first 7 days of my climb out of
relapse. It feels like a milestone! 21 meals of sane and
balanced eating add up to a more balanced me overall-

It’s amazing how quickly our chemistry responds to
shifting from junky eating to whole-foods eating.
Everything in me settles down- my sleep improves,
my mind quiets, I am no longer irritable- big benefits
even without any talk of weight loss.

I am not going near a scale- I weigh in once a month, if that,
and that’s more than enough. When you are coming from a
relapse, I would advise focusing more on healthy behaviors than weight-
that way you have lots of things to feel good about.

til tomorrow…
xox
Lisa

Hi there-
it’s day 6 of clean eating for me, and I feel better each day.
Today I took most of the day off- was desperate to get out of
the house, and do something recreational. I did some
window shopping, saw a friend, and went to the movies.

The movies are typically very triggering for me because of
the popcorn, which I think I am addicted to, or allergic to-
I crave it then it makes me kind of sick. Anyways, today before
leaving my house for the day, I decided to pack a lunch, lunchbox
and all! I brought my protein, some cut up raw veggies, some raw almonds
and an apple- and brought it all into the movies with me.

I was a bit worried that somebody might not let me bring food in,
but had my “I have an illness that requires me to eat healthy food every __ hours”
excuse ready. And of course, nobody said a word.
I got to see a movie and relax, the popcorn did not call to me,
I had a good lunch- indulgence in relaxation without any cost- perfect.

Stand up for what you need, don’t worry about what others think.

xox
Lisa

good morning from our monday blizzard…

I am in the 5th day of recovery, and starting to feel really quite well again.

Part of where I think the good feelings are coming from are my clarity around what I am choosing. Although I was fearful around making the changes and transition back to clean eating, I knew that I wanted what I used to have. I was able to get very clear about being willing to do what I knew I would have to do to get there- some things that are not really convenient or easy- but having made my choice to get clean, I did what I needed to “line up with it”- in other words, choose, and then do what you need to feel as good as you can about that choice.

In other words, don’t torture yourself going back and forth, making the case for each side. Choose- and make peace with it. I have found that to be useful in most things. Just choose already, and make it be the right choice. Put your whole self into that choice. Don’t do more “research” once you have made a choice that will make you feel uncertain or ambivalent- that is really just dancing with the devil.

Making a choice and then finding ways to feel good about it brings a lot of relief- and today, I am very grateful for that.
See you tomorrow-

xox
Lisa

good morning- I am watching the sky become light outside my window as I finish my very weak cup of coffee. There was a rabbit that practically flew across the yard a minute ago, and my 5 little dogs are eager to get outside and play.

I am feeling much better than a few days ago- it is amazing to see how much our bodies respond and return to alignment with proper care. I had a good deal of salad and vegetables with my meals yesterday and got Andy to grill some chicken outdoors to satisfy my protein needs for the next several days. Clean eating for me, tends to sweep away the film of negative energies very quickly. We are open to receive a closer connection to everything around us, and I find myself uplifted as I release the weight of overeating and the lethargy that goes with it.

I am going to get a walk in this morning, as we are due for a big snow storm tomorrow-
If you are struggling, drop me an email, and I will write back to you.
I know what helps and what does not.

AS the saying goes, “you’re worth it”

love and blessings,
Lisa

Hi there!

Am still on track but in the middle of true detox symptoms- headachey, tired, sleeping poorly.
Luckily have not had any difficult cravings for the sugar or flour, so I am grateful for that.
Having a food plan really helps create structure and let me know what I can and
cannot do right now- too many choices for an addict are overwhelming. I know…

So, drinking tons of water to flush out the toxins from 2 months of crazy eating, keeping
lots of good wholesome food in the house for meals. Even went out for a date with my
husband to one of our favorite restaurants last night- I loved my meal, a delicious little
chopped salad with tiny cubes of beets, and a steak that was perfect- I ate my fruit when
i got home.

Today is sunny and mild enough for a walk, so am on my way out, a bit late
for me, but it’s beautiful out.
Will check in tomorrow.

Much love to you-
Lisa