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I haven't run since January.

My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer at the end of last year so I went "home" to be with her in January while she did her radiation treatment. They did very aggressive radiation in hopes that she wouldn't have to endure chemo - so far it has worked and she is recovering. I stayed with her for a bit over a month and ran almost every day. Since I've been home I've lacked motivation - big time! There is a new-ish program called Stroller Strides http://www.strollerstrides.com/ and they have asked me to come on as an instructor. Part of their program also includes Marathon Mommies, and although I'm not a mom, they would still like me to lead group runs and training, too. SO, I will be running again this fall. I'm looking forward to it.

The puppies are doing great. Smokey is getting older and more and more picky about eating, sleeping, life... Trixie has stayed crazy. We have managed to keep weight off of her, but she could stand to go for a run. I know she misses the runs, Bella, and our talks! I sure do!

I also wanted to let you know that I've just completed my first Master Cleanser fast. After 10 days of fasting on the lemon drink and 2 days of fresh OJ, I finally got to eat vegetables yesterday! It was a good experience - not all fun - but worth it. I lost 10 pounds in 12 days and I feel wonderful. I hadn't decided how I was going to eat after coming off of the fast when I started thinking of you and how you went raw. SO, YOU are my inspiration for transitioning to a raw diet off my fast. It simply makes sense after going through 12 days of "torture" not to go back to how I was eating before. My first meal last night was raw Mushroom Walnut Alfredo over zucchini curls. It was yummy! Sven skipped the meal and went to Carl's Jr. *sigh* He's hopeless - at least he tried it first before passing on it!

The Master Cleanser: Day Thirteen

Day 13!! I get to Eat! YAY

I get to eat some vegetables tonight! I have good feelings about chewing and crunching and and and eating! I brought half an orange and an ounce of fresh blueberries for "lunch" and tonight I'm going to have veggies! MmMMmmMmmm

So, I weighed 122 (!!!!) at the gym this morning after class, but was back to 124 on my home scale...

I was VERY light-headed in class this morning. I really like to wear a black cap when I teach to keep the sweat out of my eyes and this morning it was making me feel like I was blacking out! So weird. I would get that dizzy feeling and look up and see the black visor and feel weak like the blackness was closing in. I had to stop - twice. (???) Tomorrow I'm going to have my 4 oz of OJ 30 mins before class and see if that helps, it should.

My book says, "BREAKFAST: Nothing more is required by the body than fresh lemonade, fresh orange or grapefruit juice.
NOON LUNCH: Lunch may be omitted with no ill effects; many will find a small amount of fruit entirely sufficient.
DINNER (Evening): Simple preparation of dinner involves starting with a vegetable soup, then having two or three vegetables steamed slightly.

It doesn't seem like a lot of food. I guess that's part of eating to live instead of living to eat.

The Master Cleanser: Day Tweleve

coming off the fast. Holy Moly! I am down TWO MORE pounds this morning coming off my fast, that's TEN pounds total. I did my happy dance, got back on the scale and it still said 124! Today is my second day of OJ and it still tastes SO good!! I tried a peeled slice of orange this morning and was in heaven!!! Absolute heaven. Chewing was fun!

My nose has become so sensitive that I can smell EVERYONE's breath. The smell is so strong and when they talk to me face-to-face I have to control my urge to wince and move away. It's the craziest thing ever. My husband slept very close to me last night and was breathing in my direction and I could smell that sweet / empty stomach breath smell all night! So weird.

I've been looking up RAW food recipes and ways of eating. I had wanted to begin this journey once before and after my fast I feel like I'm ready - at least to test the waters. I'm an ALL or nothing type, so we'll see... :)

The Master Cleanser: Day Eleven

Had my first 4oz of Orange Juice w/ 4oz of water and it tasted amazing. I juiced it with alot of the rind on it so it tasted a bit earthy and SO much different than the lemon drink!! No maple!! YAY

My rash has gone away - mostly. Sometimes I have a reaction to laundry detergent and I had worn a freshly laundered top to yoga that morning, so I'm chalking it up to that. Hubby is so sweet - he went directly to the store and bought the hypo-allergenic detergent. *sigh*

I'm down to 126, although I did see 124!!! when I got out of the shower, but after my little jig it was back to 126. *stupid scale* I step on it in EXACTLY the same place EVERY time and it still gets confused.

SO, I tried on a pair of my extra fancy jeans that cost me an arm and they are SO big on me. It's bitter sweet. I wanted to do a dance and cry at the same time.

I caved! I wanted a piece of fresh mango so badly - so I ate one AND it was so friggin' fantastic!! YUM