kasha’s BodyBlog

so sad to see that ‘detox’ has become somewhat of a cliche these days…cause it really is good.  It was about seven years ago I read on curezone.org about juice fasting.  The first option was to juice either fruits/veg or both and the second was to use a combo of maple syrup and lemon juice (called the "Master Cleanse".  I didn’t own a juicer so decided to do the second type of juice fast…and it was great.  I lost weight, felt clearer in my thinking and generally happier.  I did another fast three years later with great results.  

I’m 32 and don’t have many wrinkles.  I have a lot of energy and a generally positive outlook on life.  I attribute this to my not eating crap, and this fasting I’ve done from time to time.  I currently follow the warrior diet protocol (google this for more info) and am getting some great results in the gym.  But I need an extra push.  

At this point I’m going to admit a few things to you guys, stuff I can’t just tell the people around me.  I work in a gym and people see me as a positive force in some respects.  My friends look up to me as a dependable friend.  I don’t want to shatter these images with my confessions.  Why should anyone know this stuff anyways?  

I’ve been abusing my body for years.  Cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, crash diets, bulimia and huge amounts of stress.  Whenever things would go wrong I either turned to dope or the bottle trying to numb myself to the reality I would have to face the next day.  On top of all this I took birth control pills, prozac and tetracycline in my teens.  I’ve still got 10 pounds of extra fat I’ve been carrying since my teens and am convinced I still carry toxins from that time that are interfering with my hormones and endocrine function.  I’ve got to do some next-level detoxing to get rid of all the extra estrogen, pesticides and DDT circulating in my system.  I think I’ve taken the exercise/healthy diet protocol as far as it naturally can go.

And before all the naysayers speak up (and please do, as conflicting opinions help my outlook) keep in mind that you don’t live with my body and may not have the scars I see in the mirror everyday…huge layered pockets of cellulite (despite a nice shape), stretch marks and veins.  I’ve done enough reading online to know that a good cleanse will help with all this.

But besides the cosmetic improvements, I really want to get that feeling back I had at the end of my previous fasts…mental clarity, enthusiasm, and positivity.  So I’ve been thinking about it for months and now is the time for action.  Since there’s so many fasts, here’s a list for your info from slowest to fastest in terms of detox:

1) vegetarian (cooked/raw including dairy and eggs)
2) vegan (cooked/raw, no diary, no eggs)
3) vegan raw (fruits and veg)
4) fruit/veg juices (fresh)
5) water

Since I’ve been eating a clean diet for months, I’ll start in at #3 - fresh fruits and veg.  I just ate the last of my tuna and eggs and have a fridge stocked with carrots, apples, and avocados to start off the weekend.  I plan on taking it from #3 straight to #1 after a few weeks.  I’ll keep on doing it until I feel the time is right to stop.  Stay tuned for further news, and thanks for listening

so I feel I must make a post.  first an update:

a)  my training is going good, I’m building muscle
b)  my diet (intermittent fasting/warrior) is going great, I’m losing fat

I’m also going through some hard times with this damn economic downturn.  I won’t get into it, it’s depressing.  But I’m broke - NOT poor, but broke, as I’ve been so many times in my life.  And sometimes I am hard on myself, criticizing my body…the way I look - a mask covering up my discontent with the way things are in general.

But I’m trying to see the brighter side.  The powers that be…the gods…never put more of a burden than our shoulders can bear.  I just pray it will end sooner rather than later.  I’m just building my body, gaining strength, boosting my self esteem - and all this incorporates in my mantra - ‘healthy body=healthy mind’ - and just trying to minimize my stress while dealing with it all.

So that’s it for now folks.  To all those going through tough times - seriously…keep your heads up.  Others will wallow in self-pity and a pint of ice cream.  You all get to the gym and boost those endorphins ya hear?  Keep your head up.

Much love and support,

C