Day 1

I'm starting a new adventure today. Yesterday was supposed to be day 1, but after a visit to the dentist, all my willpower and ability to chew raw food was gone.

I am restarting the diet plan outlined in Eat To Live by Joel Furhman, M.D. I tried it for a few weeks back in March and lost weight really fast and felt great. I just couldn't stick with it at the time. I had to get to a better emotional place, and rally some support, and psych myself up for the inevitable event of that support not panning out.

I have tried to get my family to do this with me, but it's a pretty strict plan. I need strict, but not everyone does. It's just hard to be eating differently than everyone around me! I am hopeful and optimistic though. Trust me, I was more excited yesterday. Something about an aching jaw and a nitrous hangover seems to have dampened my excitement, but I'm still highly motivated.

The PLAN calls for a six-week detox period, eating only plant food, mostly green vegetables and fruit. There's plenty to get excited about, eating this way: cleansing my body of chemicals, decreased cholesterol, decreased blood pressure, decreased weight, and improved mood (eventually). Trying to change my outlook from one of deprivation is difficult though, especially in this first week of physical withdrawal symptoms.

I'm using this blog as a record of my progress, and an emotional and mental release. I really don't expect anyone to read it, but I'm not afraid of feedback if I happen to get it.