Day 2 - cleansing and detox

Much better - no more headaches. If the headaches only lasted the one day, then I'll be alright! 

I plan on having my first 'cleanse' day this coming Wednesday. I learned from my cleanse coach that the very first day on this system (the 'shake' day two days ago) is actually more difficult for people than the first 'cleanse' day, which will be (very nearly) all liquids. Luckily there will be only four of those during this 30-Day cleanse and detox because I love to eat. If I ever went to Las Vegas, I wouldn't be excited about hitting the casinos - I'd anticipate hitting the buffets! ... even though I'm willing now to cut eating regular food down to only once per day (on 'shake' days). I think the benefits will be well worth it.

After this month, I may cheat a little more during my regular meals - gotta enjoy life to the fullest, right? This new nutrition lifestyle is not meant to be a test of willpower or deprivation. I just want to be smart and more careful about what I consume. The better I am, the better I'll look and feel.

I don't know how long or consistently it will last, but last night I slept 6 straight hours without waking up once (I usually wake up 2 or 3 times). I think I was sound asleep all the way from around 12:15 to 6:15. I hadn't done anything like that for as long as I can remember.

Because of my difficulty sleeping throughout my life, I've always needed naps whenever I could get them. My roommate in college said that he'd never seen anyone sleep so much. It would make such a difference if I find myself getting all the sleep I need during the night, and not so dependent on napping. Although I've always been in favor of a good siesta.