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I think I'm finally finding my cleansing stride. I just taught my Monday morning YogaDance class-- without passing out; and I'm no longer as panicked about what to eat. In fact, today, I'm treating myself to Macaroni and Cheese! And don't worry, it's miraculously gluten and dairy free. (Yes, this concerns me too, but a girl can dream.)
The headache, on the other hand, like a stalled weather system, has parked out in my skull. Today, I'm going to brave it though and take another dose of the detox regimen with the hope that it won't elevate me to migraine status again.
It's funny how the cleanse brings about the expression of your weakest link. My friend got cold sores and hives during hers; another's acne got worse; and still another had acute abdominal pain--which makes me realize how little compassion or understanding I've offered to friends who've endured cleanses before mine.
I never asked them if they were getting enough to eat or if they were feeling okay. I didn't notice their skin, or ask them about bellies; or their breasts for that matter (there, that was for those of you who were only here for the breasts.)
I have to say that my belly is much happier than ever on this diet; and my husband keeps complimenting my skin. He's even thinking about trying the cleanse himself. Friends of ours did it together, and that makes sense. It's a lot work, particularly at dinner, when I have to prepare two different meals.
That said, the family system may be better served when only one person is in crisis at a time. I can't imagine what this past weekend would have looked like if my husband was as miserable as I. And finding food, like Macaroni & Cheese without gluten or dairy
, isn't easy--and it ain't cheap. (Sadly it doesn't smell too good either.)
ps. Here's a link to the brand I found, though this one is only gluten free, not dairy.
