Water Fast Update - March 14, 2013

So I have been doing pretty darn good considering I have not really eaten for the last 4 days. I just weighed myself and I weigh 171 which is down 2 lbs from the start weight of 173, however I went from a switched from an old school scale to a digital and so it could be off a bit. Here are the tricks I have been using to help myself.

 I drink Sparklett’s cold water from the water cooler in our kitchen. It’s better than Houston tap water.

 I have been drinking teas  - I have a ton of great flavors and I went to buy even more

 I have been drinking coconut water and a couple flavored waters.

 I have been staying very busy and as long as I am not wasting time like watching TV I’m okay. I have spent time looking at cookbooks and making food, but as long as I think of it as food for someone else it helps.

 I have had some organic pinto bean chips – about 2 a day

 I did also have a handful of popcorn and 1 healthy energy ball that I made ( recipe below) and then I  gave myself grace and kept going instead of being all or nothing and quitting.

 I bought cinnamon flavored tea tree toothpicks to chew on and Bach Rescue Pastilles in black currant flavor to suck on. I got them both at Whole Foods and they easily fit into my purse if I get the desire to eat.

 I try to enjoy other things instead of mindlessly eating - reading outside, yummy scented candles, and good organic lotions help me out when I am feeling a bit frustrated or stressed.

 I’m still taking all my supplements and so that is giving me  energy and nutrients.

So that’s about it. If anyone else is interested in flushing toxins out of their bodies through a water fast, maybe some of these hints will help.

No Bake Energy Bar Recipe:

3 cups of raw oatmeal

2-3 cups of organic peanut butter

1 1/2 cups sugar free shredded coconut

½ cup Chia seeds

½ cup flax seed

1 cup diced dates
1 cup of pinapples
1 cup dried cherries

½ cup of chocolate chips

½ cup sunflower seeds

Agave or honey to mix

Mix it all in a bowl with your hands and us the agave or honey and more peanut butter if needed to make the balls and then stick them in the fridge for about 1 hours and they are ready to go. Of course you can add different ingredients and delete the chocolate to make them even healthier. My kids like these and so I’m going to try to make some different variations too.

Take care
Blessings
Karri