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I continue to evolve... not an easy path, by any means, but I am still breathing!!!

Last week I bought a juicer. Just the next logical step in my crazy health kick. Well, at this point I would call it a lifestyle change. I have been faithfully working out and eating REALLY healthfully since late January (again, this was not a resolution- just a desire of mine to be at my best). I love the juicer, as do my children, but since the day I started, I have felt like I am coming down with something that never quite reaches a peak. Either this is a very weird coincidence, or the tons of vegetables in my system are purging toxins out of each and every cell into my system to be flushed and I am feeling the effects. Oy! I know I will feel AMAZING very soon. (Right?)

Beyond that, I am enjoying a more leisurely schedule over the summer, and have solidified plans with my college friends. Three out of four of us are all set to go on a beach weekend, tickets bought, etc. (Can't give too many details- well, you know- crazy types are always on the loose.)

Must come back to the site more often and keep up with online friends. I am so good about keeping up with people in my "real world" that I have even marginal interest in, but I seem to spend all of my computer time returning e-mails and such. Shame on me.

I will try to do better. Happy weekend, everyone!!!

Posted by aliceclaudel on 2009-06-20 11:16:44 | Rating:

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I don't know what kind of juicer you have, but you may also want to look into a Magic Bullet, my Mom bought me one and they are fantastic because of all the things they can chop/ground/puree/etc, and it does it so quickly. The infomercial is on YouTube (you can search Magic Bullet), although the whole "Ten minutes to make any meal" claim is a little outlandish.

Have fun on your getaway trip, I love the beach! I keep meaning to get down to Wilmington to see some of their beaches, but just haven't taken the time to.

And don't worry about how often you visit, as long as you drop us a line every once in a while to let us know you're still breathing, we understand that you can't be on every second.

Take care!

Posted by Superlativity on 2009-06-20 14:03:05

nice...ya're doing good....have a lovely weekend

Posted by isuckedthemoon on 2009-06-20 15:16:56

Any time you change something as impacting as your diet, it's a good idea to talk, at least ONCE, to your doctor about the changes. He/she can warn you of common pitfalls, run appropriate tests, or tell you you're doing fine. Well worth the visit.

Back in Cali, I was such a beach bum! Toes in the sand, and drink in the hand! Oy!

We LOVE your company here, Barb, but you know there's no pressure. As you're able, my friend.

Enjoy your beach time!

John

Posted by nsemn8r on 2009-06-20 15:20:30

Worry not! I have been in constant contact with my doctor about all of the stuff going on. In fact, most of the changes have been inspired by her! She has changed my world around, and is currently trying to get my thyroid to be CLOSE to normal. After this last child, it has been fluctuating like crazy. We will get it, though. I truly see her much more often than I would like, at present. (Ha, ha).

I have added a great deal of fresh, raw food to my diet because of allergies that have emerged to things like dairy and wheat, and it has been doing wonders. (There is something to be said for lounging with drink in hand, however.)

Thank you, as always, for being there. :)

Posted by aliceclaudel on 2009-06-20 15:40:39

That's what I'm here for, Barb. REALLY glad to here that you're doing things exactly right! I should have known, but I worry for my friends.

You are SO right about the effects of quality food - we put super-unleaded at nearly 5 dollars a gallon into our cars, yet feed ourselves the 99 cent burger! Crazy...

John

Posted by nsemn8r on 2009-06-20 16:14:40