The Perfect Detox

A Kick in The Ass –  The Perfect Detox

I’ve been hating the detox symptoms lately but I know it’s for the better.  Usually the first 3-5 days of a detox is a doozie.  Headaches, irritability, skin issues, BRAIN FOG and fatigue… ohhh the FATIGUE (despite the 9 hours of sleep I’ve had each night).  But, I expected this and I know this is how it is during a detox. Especially a detox following over 4 years of THYROID meds and regular ALCOHOL consumption.

After contemplating doing a detox for over a year now, I listened to a Ben Greenfield podcast (well a few actually) and I was reminded how much I LOVE the science behind nutrition.  Combing that love with my love of yoga, personal development and spirituality it hit me, I need MORE.  I need to LEVEL UP on my nutrition. 

Sure, I was eating well.  In fact, if you follow my blog or social media pages, you’ve no doubt seen some of my recipes and my love for family wellness BUT it wasn’t enough for me.  Something was holding me back from MOVING FORWARD in my life and it was time for a drastic change.

By drastic, I don’t mean moving to another city, starting a new job or time consuming hobby.  I mean, I needed to find my internal light again.  That spark that I so actively and passionately help others find, I lost my own.

WHATEVER  YOU FEED GROWS.  I was feeding others but I neglected my love for deep nutrition and personal change.  The real change comes from within and we all need a KICK IN THE ASS sometimes so this detox is my kick in the ass. 

One of my favorite DETOX PROGRAMS is called the Ultimate Reset.  It’s simply NUTRITION DENSE eating with a few (VERY) natural supplements.  But on top of that, I added the Cyto Detox which I first heard about on a Ben Greenfield podcast.  It absolutely INTRIGUED me.  This detox is designed to penetrate your cells and release toxins such as Lead, Aluminum and Uranium from the cells.  One can geek out to the science behind it. I highly recommend you check out this podcast to form your own opinion.

For More info: Here is one resource that will lead you to others.  Don’t forget… Do your own outside research apart from these sources! I AM IN NO WAY AFFILIATED WITH BEN GREEN FIELD.  I JUST LOVE HIS STUFF.

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/2016/08/what-is-cyto-detox/

My HORMONE issues began directly after my second Son was born.  What I did find on this podcast is that we are exposed to the highest levels of lead whilst in utero.  A woman’s bones release LEAD into our system during PREGNANCY.  NOW given this fact, lead be stored in cells and live LONG NASTY LIVES in our hypothalamus (0ne of the most important functions of the hypothalamus is to link the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland (hypophysis).

My goal of this detox is to:

1     ~ Stick to something for 30 Days

2     ~ Eventually cut back and cut out all meds for my hormonal issues

3     ~ Find my circadian rhythm. 

4     ~ Prep my mind/body connection for the next step in life

To learn more about YOUR Circadian Rhythm check out this pod cast that sparked my interests in learning more!  https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/2016/09/the-best-time-of-day-to-exercise/

Upon trying to figure out WHEN the best time for me to do certain things, I realized that I have too many external factors that play a role in my truly natural rhythm.  Particularly, my daily Spicy Lime Cheetos CHEAT, drinking 4- 5 times a week and being on meds for so long! 

I want to be a WELL-OILED MACHINE!  Along the way I will have my blood work checked by the amazing medical team at Advanced Bioidentical Hormones Therapy.  They always have my back in my NATURAL PATH endeavors. https://abhormonetherapy.com/

***For the record, I am not an affiliate of the Cyto Detox and Advanced Bioidentical Hormones Therapy Group.  I just LOVE both.

As I conclude this article I’ve moved into day 4 and I feel SO MUCH BETTER.  The Reset does an amazing job of tapering off of foods for a quick transition into the actual Release (detox) phase of the plan.  I did cheat one Day two and mixed a little GUARANA into my whole foods shake because my energy was so low.  We have to give ourselves some grace, right?!

So far today, day 4, I’ve had no headaches, MORE ENERGY and I’m can think more clearly.  From what I remember 2 years ago in this same RESET (sans the Cyto), It’s SMOOTH SAILING  from here! 

Want a 5 Day Taste of what I’m doing?  Go to my website www.5daytummytuck.com to download a meal plan and some insider tips!

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