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Well, as I predicted, this time around there would be not only a cleanse physically, but an emotional cleanse as well. Bingo. I shed many a tear yesterday but by the end of the day I felt a sense of relief and got to talk it out with one of my best friends whose known me since 2nd grade.  Needless to say by the end of the day I was exhausted.  As much as I wanted to climb into bed and fall asleep by ten, my computer sucked me in and I filled the last two hours of my evening catching up on some tasks I've been meaning to.
This morning, I feel great.  This cleanse is definitely easier than the first, and the second day doesn't seem to be presenting as big of a challenge as it did the first time around. I am also 'doing' less in terms of physical exertion. Tomorrow will be a more difficult test as I teach two high energy classes, but for now, I am content catching up on a lot of work that hasn't been urgent, but more forward thinking. Which I love. And I feel like I am cleaning out my system effectively. Have I cheated? Yes. I'll be the first to tell you that I had a bite of a raw bar yesterday morning, an English Breakfast tea with a little almond milk and a tablespoon of almond butter last night.  And this morning, I had the last remaining bite of that raw bar and some Early Grey tea. But I haven't had coffee and unlike yesterday, don't feel as if I need it today.  My goal is to rid my dependence to coffee in the morning, and hopefully, with some continued morning juicing habits, I'll be able to succeed. Thoughts, questions, ideas? Please comment! Would love to hear from you.

Day one of my second pass at this BLUE PRINT CLEANSE. I'm still not sure why I do this.  I guess part of it is the challenge. I am supposed to have juice only for three days straight. Today I am feeling particularly tired and needing some sort of 'kick'.  It's taking all the strength I can muster to type on this keyboard. I've slept over eight hours already and feel like I could go back to bed and sleep another three.  It is my hopes to kick the morning habit of coffee and assist my body to returning to it's natural functioning state.  To get back into the rhythms of life, so to speak.  I have a feeling this time around is going to involve more of an emotional cleanse.  I don't know why. I just feel it coming. Here goes . . . 
Stay tuned here and I'll keep you posted daily on my progress.  Or follow me on my Facebook Fan Page where I'll surely have some choice words about this cleanse!
BOTTOMS UP!

I am excited to announce my very first OPTIMAL HEALTH AND HEALING retreat will take place in Costa Rica in from August 15th - 22nd in Costa Rica at the beautiful Pura Vida Spa!  Make sure you check out the website above to get all the details. 

While I am thrilled to finally host my very own retreat in one of the most beautiful locations in the country, I must admit, such an undertaking can be a little nerve wrecking.  Getting caught up in the 'what if's?' "What if flights don't go smoothly?" "What if no one signs up?" And the biggest 'What If?' of all:  "What if I fail?" The preparation for something like this is daunting. Almost to the point where I've considered running the other way. 

But then the famous quote "Feel the fear and do it anyway" keeps coming back to me. I had to commit to this. Commit to the dates and moving forward with the planning or else I would always look back and regret I never did something I've always dreamed about. And it's scary. But now that I've written a blog about it and listed it on the website, it's official. I can't back down now, can I?

So check out the details of the retreat and join myself and Dr. Derek Abbassi for a week of sun, fun, relaxation, adventure, fitness, healing and total health.  At the very least, we'll all have a great vacation and hopefully you'll go home happy you came!