(90-Day Detox) Day 90: YOU DID IT, SPARKLEPUFF! (To be continued…)

*gulp*

It’s Day 90.

I know it’s the end of the day and I’ve been thinking aaaaall day about what to say on this, the official 90th day of our 90 day detox.

And I started a clever post full of inspiration and then fell asleep.

This morning, I’ve got kids to whip off to school, a teleseminar with Dr. Ritamarie and then it’s you and me, SparklePuff. For a 90-Day Detox Grand Finale.

Just wanted to let you know in case you were wondering if I’d bring this in for a home run.;-)

Got stuck on third base, but I’m cooooomin’ home, baby!

More soooooon!

The Power of Red (red kale, red grapes and bing cherry green smoothie)

Lately I’ve been craving more fruit in my diet, which is surprising since I usually have two green smoothies a day and in between that I have some fruit as a snack. I guess my body is asking for more of what it needs.

I have always loved red grapes and bing cherries, but one day while cutting up some cherries for my son, I decided to combine the two with red kale and I have to tell you, I really enjoyed the change from a sweet smoothie. The tart flavor of the smoothie really excited my taste buds.

Both red grapes and bing cherries contain powerful, protective phytochemicals called flavonoids. Flavonoids found in fruits and vegetables are also called bioflavonoids, which act as antioxidants, to protect your healthy cells from free radical damage.

Power of Red Smoothie Recipe

• One bunch red kale
• One cup red grapes
• One cup bing cherries (remove pit)
• cup water (optional)

Blend and enjoy!
Tracy

(90-Day Detox) Day 89: The Final Countdown

I laughed last night as I watched myself eating something I wouldn’t “normally” eat.

I giggled at the idea that this detox was designed to help me not be so obsessed about what I eat.

Here we are at the end of the program and I can say for  certain that while I am still an intense creature who will continue to live out some extremes related to food and diet, I feel MUCH less obsessed with my foods than I did about 90 days ago.

I’ve learned a lot in the last 3 months and so much has changed!

I’ve been on TV twice.

I met Mr. Right!! (You know what’s kinda neat about that–I had said when I moved into this apartment that before I move I want to have found the person I spend “the rest of my life” with. I know we can’t really predict the bumps in the road, but I can say that things with Mr. Right and I feel SoooooooooOOoooOOoOoOoOooo right that I can easily see happily ever after. Anyway, it happened juuuuust as I’d hoped. I’m moving in one week and stumbled upon him just 6 weeks ago!)

I finally did a day of juice feasting! One day. I know it’s not everyone’s miracle, but I sure was happy to finally get a day in! Who knows, maybe I’ll try more.

I’m moving! That’s very exciting.

I’ve discovered the joys of enemas, probiotics and enzyme supplementation.

I fell in love with green juice, but then after trying to do a 3-day green juice fast, I fell out of love with them again!!

This morning I’m going to make myself a big jug of fresh water with lemon in and I’m going to stick to that until I’m called to something else. My goal was to do 3 days of green smoothies or green juices, but yesterday’s surprise picnic invitation kinda threw that out the window. Today I’m going to keep it simple and then when I’m ready for food, I’ll get on the green smoothie bandwagon.

I thought about including an update for Days 88 and 87, too, but realized that I just need to plough through to the finish line.

Day 87 my computer died when I came to write my update. That had me racing out to the Apple Store to get some much needed equipment and then the day disappeared. Day 88 I barely looked up from my boxes. I’ve been packing and get ready for my move! I’ve not been feeling terribly inspirational, but far more inspired by what is coming around the corner.

I’ve enjoyed this process and bringing it home to a conclusion has been… well… interesting in light of all the other things going on. And that’s the whole thing, isn’t it… I mean, regardless of what happen, what invitations come up or how life sweeps us off our feet, we do have to establish a few guidelines for ourselves–principles to live by and love by.

We’ve covered a lot of different topics over  the last few months and I’m excited about more things to come. I’m excited about having a turf to play on… a new apartment, a fresh beginning. I confess that love in my life has sucked some time out of my schedule, but after years of what feels like a work-a-thon in progress, this is a refreshing taste of balance.

I’m going to leave you with sunny thoughts for the start of this week.

it’s our day to make commitments. Hmmm…

I loved what Nicole did last week. No commitments.

I think this week my priority is getting things all organized for my move. That’s the most important thing for my week and given all the other things I’ll have to fit in around that, I think that’s enough.

REMINDER! Tonight is a teleseminar with Angela Elliott! Very excited about this and hope you’ll join us! Here’s the link!

http://tinyurl.com/r8oavw

This call is a retake on the one we tried to do a week or so ago. How to succeed as a Raw Foodist in a Cooked Food family/environment. There should be lots of helpful tips and suggestions! Hope you’ll join us!!

Love and hugs,

Tera

(90-Day Detox) Day 86: Piling up on probiotics

I never really gave much credence to the whole probiotic thing. I think some disillusioned doctor once upon a time told me that it was all a bunch of hog wash. Well, if that hog wash is the reason my bowels are singing a happy tune this morning, then roll me in mud and call me, “Porky!”

*grin*

Day 86. Maybe if I pull that old Day 86 1/2 trick this detox will never end.

But alas, all good things must come to an end. (Just so that other, better things can happen, too!) Can’t wait to show you the Raw Mom Summit!

I had a date last night. A date with Mr. Right. We got together to watch the Moulin Rouge because it’s got a redhead with blue eyes and the prince in the movie is a writer. Mr. Right could also be Mr. Write because he’s a writer, too. Anyway, I started this meandering blog post with the intent of talking about PROBIOTICS! You know–the food that’s filled with little critters that are good for your bowels!

Well, last night, when I showed up at Mr. Right’s place, the table had been set as a surprise and LOADED up with treats from our local raw food restaurant. And yes, that sweetie McGee had even bought me some PROBIOTICS!! Kombucha was my “wine” on the side! If you’re not including the following foods in your menu these days, I propose you get on the good bacteria bandwagon and make it happen:

Kimchee

Sauerkraut

Kombucha

Miso

Home made fermented seed cheeses and stuff!

hmmm… what else? The others escape me, but you get the idea. I’ve been doing my best to include a lot more of these in my menu and I’m really quite happy about it. I can feel it makes a difference. I’ve also been dosing up on chlorella.

So… I think we should do a special teleseminar with Angela Elliott on fermenting because she’s the QUEEN of fermented foods. She really knows her stuff. Speaking of Angela… she’s coming back on Monday for a redo of the last teleseminar we tried to do on how to survive as a raw foodie in a cooked food family!

Did you check out this week’s issue of Health in High Heels? Did you get it in your inbox? Was I too risqué with that subject title? You know me, I’m such a word goof, I sometimes get carried away. Let me know if you think it was too much.;-)

I’m off to get the kids! Tonight I’ve got some packing to do and bills to pay and lots of things to get in order before I move next week! YIKES! I can’t believe I’m moving!!!

Hope you’re having a fabulous day. Remember that we’re going to start a final green smoothie challenge on sunday. Even if you just do ONE day of green smoothies, that would be great. Let’s just finish off with a team boost of green lovin’!

I’m sorry this isn’t more interesting, but tomorrow I’m sure divine inspiration will strike again. Right now my clock is strking that it’s time to go get the kids.

Really do hope you’re having a spectacular day!

Smooches and sunshine,

Tera

THE DREAM WE CARRY

Why is the Beauty within and all around us become so difficult to see…? Can we just re-member how fun it was to stick our tongues out in the rain, to jump in puddles, to see a rainbow, or catch a grasshopper…? Mother Earth has something to say about living in Paradise…If I were Queen of the Universe, I would wave my wand and instantly unburden us of our fears and doubts, and inspire by being inspired/ In Spirit; and in the mystical web of Life we would ALL know that we are ALL Royalty… Each precious babe would be born into her honoured Birthright of Divine Protection, Sovereignty, and pure Bliss; We would all be consciously conceived, then received into a sacred Welcoming Ceremony that is supportive of the Mother’s and Baby’s needs and intentions

…And little Children would be OUR great Teachers, healing us with their un-conditional love and laughter which recalls our true Ecstatic Essence, and we would live more in their world, than strive to have them live in ours…If what I desired could be manifested, and it can, and it IS, the shame-full word ‘should’ would overnight vanish and the hope-full word ‘could’ would be spoken instead, opening up potential and possibility…There wouldn’t need to be a sad, defeated word like ‘can’t’ because we would all understand that if our children say that it simply means ‘I’m not ready’ or ‘I don’t know how’ or ‘I don’t want to’, and when they say ‘I want’ it means ‘I NEED’…Our orientation to each other would be softer, with heart-felt empathy, compassion and kindness as we would Universally ‘real-eyes’ that we are literally ‘all ONE’, planetary Sisters and Brothers with each other and with all plant and animal fellow Earthlings…It would be impossible to judge one another for we would know what we think of anyone is what we will think of our self…We would ALLOW OTHERS and HONOUR OURSELVES and live from happy hearts and relaxed minds and passionate vision…Fresh, clean air and pure, sparkling water and scrumptious, living food would be our path…Beauty by Nature- the shimmer of a Dragonflies wings, the rapture of a sunset, the power of a thunderstorm, the whisper of a breeze…would be cherished as our way of life…We would all joyfully share our Bounty with one another for there would be no borders, and our magical fruit trees and glorious gardens would be Harvested and shared in communal CELEBRATION.

…Meditation would be the first step in any conflict where mediation was needed be it internally or externally, which of course would automatically shift our perspective so that what first seemed a problem was actually just a mis-take or illusion; In its place would now be an opportunity, a call to love even deeper…Our Purpose would be our HEART’S DESIRE, whatever that is for each one of us, and the fulfillment of that calling would create TRUE HAPPINESS for everyone, for that is how magical Life is when we live in alignment and follow our Bliss…Hunger and pollution and greed and poverty would not exist because this world is a Well-Spring of ABUNDANCE and PROSPERITY~ Beauty, Truth and Goodness overflow here, and everything we need we can have if we BE-LIVE it…I play and tell my children that Life is like Playdough~ We make of it what we WILL…All the forces of Goodwill, all the Angels stand at our attention just waiting be asked to assist us…If I were Queen of the Universe, LOVE would be our COMPASS and worry, stress, dis-ease and fear would fade away as the golden Sun melts the silent frost under which Spring flowers bloom and smile up at us their radiance…I AM a Queen of my Uni-Verse, our ONE SONG, which is sung by the rain, the waves, and the shiver of leaves in the wind which carries the scent of apple blossoms and lavender sprigs over the fields and plains and majestic mountains; We all are Queens and Kings, Goddesses and Emperors…Paradise IS everywhere…Delicious and sensuous, alive and free, resonating within every one of us who is unencumbered and inviting, gleeful and grateful…Bask in the full moon, lay on the grass, talk to all creatures and sit with the trees…Its a beauty-full world, with everything we need, Here and Now. This is my Paradise…What is yours..?