I have not updated this site in quite a long time. It’s not at all that I have not been paying attention to my health and all; it’s just that I have been busy living life!
Late last year I was in a book store and saw a book, Get Healthy through Detox and Fasting by Dr. Don Colbert. I sat down and read the entire book. Don’t worry it wasn’t of the same length as War and Peace and I did skim several sections. I read just enough to have something to think about and research.
The book found its way into my Kindle and after a careful read decided to try this 28 day fast. I have also spent some time in prayer and meditation, mostly to get my brain wrapped around the fact that I am going to radically change the way I eat for awhile.
Last week, I went through the book again and made some notes.
“Your body is designed with an incredible system of defense that keeps you healthy even under extreme circumstances and you never have to give it a second thought. But when the battle becomes overwhelming, when toxins pile up inside you over time, your liver and excretory system may eventually become overburdened. They simply cannot keep up.”
As I have been struggling with menopausal issues, arthritis and headaches, I wonder if there is not a better way. What Dr. Colbert suggests is not outrageous. Most of it is just good sense. It can’t hurt.
This program begins with a three-week partial fast to strengthen and support the liver and improve elimination through the G.I tract. Code for lots of fresh, raw fruits and veggies! After the three-week partial fast is complete, a 7 day juice fast is suggested. This is code for non stop hunger!! Wait, I take that back. I want to be positive. This is code for less time having to prepare my meals…more time to do fun things like read and exercise. Finally, Dr. Colbert gives a four day guideline for breaking the fast. Here is where you say, “and now my eating will be clean and I will be healthier”. That of course is the goal!
I am famous for stating things and not following through so to combat this I am committing for 7 days. I have done the prep by buying the food I need and outlining the meals for each day. I can do anything for 7 days, right? I will reevaluate over the weekend.
So far today I have had a breakfast wrap with fresh fruit, organic peanut butter and Ezekiel tortillas, cucumber sprout salad and a black bean soup. I snacked on raw carrots and nuts when I was hungry and have downed a lot of water.
During this period of self denial, I seek to get closer to God by redirecting my thoughts and desires to align them with His purposes. It is my prayer that I will call on His power to infuse in me the will power to daily commit to healthy and clean eating so that I will feel better and be a better instrument in His hands.
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