the weight loss papers

As I mentioned in the post on candida, I planned to try the suggestions made by the article I read and then Steve from Gold Flax Seed posted a tip in the comments about flax seed so I think I’ll try that as well. I do take an Omega 3 fish oil supplement already but I’m wondering if I should up that dosage or just add the flax seed. Will research that.

I generally eat Bob’s Red Mill’s 7-Grain Cereal for breakfast and it does already have some flax seed in it. I could likely add a bit more - a tablespoon, perhaps? - and that would increase the Omega 3 also.

As for the veggie juice, I’ve been drinking about 3 glasses a day for the past few days of the Isagenix HealthyGreens. It’s got kind of a licorice flavor which is ok but it can be overwhelming sometimes. Still not real sure if it’s helping yet. I’m sure it’ll take the full 10 days that is recommended in the info I found last week.

Also been eating/drinking tomato soup prepared with water. It’s also an Isagenix product that I had sitting around. It doesn’t taste that great so I only mix in one scoop instead of two as directed but it does taste considerably better that way. Add a little cayanne pepper for an added kick.

Speaking of cayenne pepper - have you ever followed the lemon juice cleanse? I don’t, but I do drink the lemon juice (using the recipe in the Detox Diet by Elson Hass) with a bit of cayenne once a day. It actually tastes pretty good.

If you have followed the cleanse, let me know what you think of it and if it helped you any. I’ve heard mixed responses.

Til next time,

~ Annie

Spring is my favorite time of year. Everything is beginning to grow, the sun starts shining a little more often and of course, days get longer. It means I can get outside more. Sometimes being stuck inside due to bad weather all winter is mighty draining. I welcome Spring with open arms!

Today it’s relatively nice here in the Pacific Northwest, albeit a little cold. At least the sun is out. Walking when the sun is out and the air is a bit chilly is refreshing. I walked twice day, as usual. Once this morning to take my kids to school and then again to pick them up this afternoon.

I still have not gotten back to the strength training, though. The last time we all got sick back in February, it really just took a lot out of me and then the time change a few weeks later didn’t help any. The time change always royally screws with my inner clock and although I can usually shake it off within a few days, I haven’t been so lucky this year. But as soon as I can get to back it without causing any adverse health effects for myself, I plan to do so. Hopefully it’s sooner than later.

Anyway, I’m still not seeing much effects from the veggie juice yet. Today I haven’t followed the suggestions all that well - I had a pita sandwich with spinach and chicken for lunch. I must say, though, that my nose doesn’t seem quite as stuffy as it has been for the last several weeks and I can smell better. Maybe it’s having some success? I’ll keep trying it and find out.

Hope you’re enjoying your day!

~ Annie