 your goal, and you will have so much fun with us. Woot! Good luck, Marty! 🙂
Who is that lovely lady you speak of?! So glad you are here! And the timing, yeah, life can be so busy. My daughter’s 9th birthday is next week, too. Love your goal, and you will have so much fun with us. Woot! Good luck, Marly! 🙂
Molly Harding – she’s great 🙂
Now I have a funny detox comment. I told my husband I was thinking of doing this and he asked if it was some kind of pagan ritual –
not sure where that came from!!
Ha ha! I’m laughing my ass off here! He is too much…where did that come from??? Well, I kinda like horoscopes and stuff, but I guess that isn’t really pagan. We can do a little dance each morning with our juice…so funny! AND yes, just love Molly!
I actually was thinking of doing the Spring Detox, but since I knew I wouldn’t be here for some of it, I chose to wait. A friend encouraged me today, and I did notice that even with a vacation, it can simply be put aside for the time.
There are many reasons I’ve been considering a cleanse/detox:
1. I went back to school recently. This semester and last, I took on an incredibly big course load, for several reasons, but too much to go into here. It has not been good for me, half of my hair has fallen out, I’ve gained 20 pounds, i haven’t slept, I haven’t exercised, my husband is scared of me….but at the end of this week, it will lighten up considerably, and I’ll feel much more accomplished (though not quite to my goal yet).
2. I also need to learn to eat better/different due to a hiatal hernia that causes reflux, which has other annoying effects.
3. To set a better example for my family.
4. To do something for myself!
Oh – friend = Heidi ZK
And, I tried the cayenne pepper detox once (8 years ago maybe?), lasted maybe 20 hours. Absolutely horrid!
Oh yes, beautiful Heidi! Love her! That detox sounds rough! I’m not sure I would make it 2 hours let alone 20! Sounds miserable. Thank goodness my cleanse has food. I would be one sad (and grumpy) woman. 🙂
Hi Karen,
Where are you going on vacay? Sounds so splendid just to get away! I just love all your goals, especially #4! As women, we tend to take care of everyone else and neglect ourselves, but during Spring Renewal I’ll give you tools for self-care and lovin’ your body up. Good stuff, Karen! And good luck! 🙂
Thanks, Lisa. We’re going to Ft. Lauderdale, my dad recently purchased a condo down there, so we’re going to go check it out and relax! My husband has NEVER been to Florida. Can you believe that? 🙂
Maybe they have some pagan rituals he can join down there.;) Oh how glorious your trip will be in sunny FL!
Well, Lisa, I guess you could say I’m at the crossroad. I’ve been following you for awhile now, secretly living through all the “detox-ees”, but afraid to make the leap of faith. I took this as a sign, it’s time. I hope to lose a little weight, but more importantly, to feel better, less tired, more energized. I feel like I need a little extra push to get to where I truly want to be.
Thank you!
Hi Sheila! So happy to see you, my dear. AND thanks for being with me! Love your goals…seems like this is a sign! Good luck!:)
I’d love to win a detox. I keep hearing from friends (Nicole & Jen) about how amazing the program is. I would love to try all of your soup and smoothie recipes! I also wouldn’t mind losing a few pounds and getting more control over my diet.
Hi there! Just LOVE Nicole and Jen! AND your goals are amazing. Good luck!:)
I work in a local coffee shop and I mentioned to a few customers that I was doing the winter detox. They were interested but mostly about the no caffiene part. The few customers that I told came in everyday to see the progress? I guess, I think they were waiting for me to implode or something, anyways, they checked everyday and were amazed that I could do 10 days without coffee…I did it and I still have my favorite customers ( even though I was a little crabby the first few days). I felt like the daily entertainment….but I survived and I’m doing it again for spring. I know I will have lots of encouragement this time. Hoping for some of them to join me, I gave them the info……
Oh, Lori! You made my day! I can just picture you being the local entertainment, for all to see! AND their concerned faces and looks…how can she do it? Love your story! AND so excited for spring…we are going to rock it out! Big love to you. 🙂
id love to detox! after having 2 kids four and 10 month old i am drained and not eating healthy. i feel bloated, and heavy. I need something like this to make me feel good because in order to be a good mom i got to take care of myself first! p.s. I’m going to start in the July classes at integrative nutrition i cant wait!
Katie, you are amazing! I remember those days with little ones…I was so busy running around, and taking care of ME, well, that didn’t happen often. BUT it can be done, and I will help you! Taking care of YOU is so important as you mentioned. AND you will LOVE IIN! We will have to talk soon and dish about the school. Good luck! 🙂
Hey Lisa! I want to participate in your detox because I have huge aspirations for my 2012. I am graduating from law school next Month, and in 3 weddings, GETTING married, and was hoping to attempt my first half Ironman triathlon and Full marathon. I have felt like a slug lately, coming off a shin stress fracture has made it increasingly difficult to get my motivation back into my fitness. My juicer is becoming dusty and I have not been feeding my body for proper training purposes. I am gaining weight, working out less and my wedding is in only 5 more month! I Know I have the determination deep down inside to complete everything goal I set for myself and feel like a detox is just what I need to purge the recent person I have been and peel back the layers to the athlete and beautiful thin bride I know I can be. Unfortunately due to the financial stress of Bar prep, graduation, and completing wedding planning I will be unable to participate in yours or any similar detox program without assistance. I have even taken to volunteering just to make work trade for my yoga practice. Please pick me and I’ll be your model student! 🙂
Hi Jessica! I’m so excited to see you here…you are always so fun on Face Book! AND you are so inspiring…law school, half Ironman (woot!), marathon runner…and getting married! You are a powerhouse! But it is time you did something just for YOU…and I just love your goals. You are determined, and you will have so much fun with us! Good luck, Jessica! 🙂
Lisa, Lisa, Lisa, I keep talking myself into and out of starting a detox with you! To me the word detox has a negative connotation. My mind immediately thinks of those radical programs/regimens like lemon juice, cayenne pepper and honey for 10 days (say WHAT?!)and I know that they just aren’t healthy for you. I’m hoping you can change my mind!!
Since I knew your detox wouldn’t be like any program I’ve ever heard/read about before, I jumped on board and bought the winter detox program. Of course I had good intent on completing it but life got in the way and sadly enough I never got around to it. Fast forward, 6 months and 3 pounds later, looking at photos of your “green juice” still freak me out, but with your support I know can do it!
Kristin, Kristin, Kristin, my dear! How I just love you! Yes, that word detox can be negative so that’s why I’m hear to dispell that myth. There are a lot of crap cleanses out there, so it is perfectly natural to question it. You can totally do this Kristin, totally. I have no doubt! AND for the green juice, if we put a little fancy umbrella in it, would that not be so scary?:) hee hee. Good luck, Kristin!!! 🙂
Hi Lisa! I have been following your blog for awhile and you probably don’t remember but we did Stroller Strides together back when our 8 year olds were only about year or so old! Through you I heard about Nichole Kellerman’s 21 Get Moving Challenge and I have been working hard for the past 11 days now! I have always wanted to do a detox but I thought most detoxes were liquid diets that sent you to the bathroom a lot!!! When I first heard of yours and all of the clean foods it involves it really got me interested. Eating clean is where I struggle. I feel like it isn’t possible