Days 1-5 (the hardest part)

Ive heard so many people say, oh a detox or cleanse can't be "that hard..." But let me tell you... It's not as easy as it sounds! Part of Arbonne's detox is cutting out all allergin foods from your diet. So gluten, dairy, sugar, eating all natural, organic, grass fed meats. Doesn't look too bad on paper, but it's amazing how addicted we get to these things! Another no go is coffee! This was one of my hardest things to let go of! We've been primarily gluten free during Josh being gluten sensitive, but the coffee part is hard!
So I know I haven't really posted for my first week, but it is rough on your body. So many changes going on, that remembering to post as well is not easy! But I'll give you an overview of what goes on, the nitty gritty stuff people don't like to talk about!
So really day 3 and 4 are the worst! At this point your body is starting to realize that your not going to give in to your sugar or coffee addiction and it starts to retaliate! You've upped its fiber content, and it's not happy with you! For these two days I was soooo gassy!! Like pain staking cramping from it! I'm sitting there trying to facilitate my classes and not just let one rip! So embarrassing!! I had to take several bathroom breaks where I felt like I was going to explode! Also let me tell you, that fiber you add to your morning shake works! It deffinantly cleans out your system haha! (I told you this would be the nitty gritty side of things).
On top of the gas and bloating came the headaches! Josh and I both got these bad, and all it is is us withdrawing from sugar and caffeine! Wholy moly! You don't realize how hooked you get on that stuff!! I've had to withdraw from a medication before from my first car accident, and it feels pretty darn similar! But just push through it!! Know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel!! I promise!
Yesterday was day 5, and the tiredness set in! My body was whiped from what I had put it through for the week! I worked out 3 of the 5 days on top of detoxing and I was exhausted!! I listened to my body and slept in some before having to go to work.
Today is day 6, and it was difficult to get up, but we did, and got straight to the gym since we had missed the last two days. After finally getting to the gym all of a sudden I found my enegery!! I pushed way harder on the elliptical than I ever have!! Then I came home got ready, cleaned up, got groceries, went and saw a movie with my friend, went to the mall, going out tonight with Josh! Sooooo much energy, no gas, and I haven't had to take my heart burn meds the last 2 night!!
Like I said the first week is hard, no matter who you are!! Just push through it! You can do it!!! You will be so happy that you did!
Tomorrow is meal prep day, I'll post some pics and stuff showing off how I go a out it all!!