Twenty-one days is a long time. That's what I was thinking a couple of days ago when I was in a terrible mood, and was feeling guilty because I am sacrificing so much right now: Shouldn't I feel great and happy?! Dr. Junger says that the deep detoxification begins during week two:
"Now that you have gotten used to some new habits and to dealing with hunger, week two is when much of the adaptation happens inside. It can be inspiring or unsettling. Your body is adapting to a new state, reclaiming energy from digestion and starting some restoration work. Patterns can get disturbed (sleep, bowel movements, appetite, emotions). Change is happening." (page 194)
He goes on to list some things that commonly happen: bad dreams, headaches, and energy surges. I highly recommend reading these sections if you are experiencing these issues. It is about the body shifting in a major way and good things will come of it.
We are already to day eleven - almost to the end of week two! Week three being the best part of the cleanse, where you really begin to reap the benefits of all the hard work that you have put into this experience, "you feel the natural high that comes with detoxification; your skin glows, your eyes are whiter, your clothes are a little looser, and friends ask if you've just been on vacation." How's that for inspiration?
And if you need a little bit of short-term inspiration, here is a sinful smoothie recipe that is incredibly delicious:
Raspberry Chocolate Mousse:
1 avocado
1 cup raspberries
1 tbsp . organic cocoa
2 tbsp. sweetener
1/4 c. coconut milk
almond milk - enough to mix it all up
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