Step Two

Reading through the entire plan -- which I always think is a good idea before starting something new. I like to know what to expect and I want to do it correctly.

The most important part was reading through the grocery lists for each week and the recipes to make sure that I have access to everything they are suggesting I buy but that I also have the equipment to prepare all of the recipes. For those who don't have a juicer they do offer a smoothie substitute (which I may try to incorporate along with the juice). 

The biggest tip that they give is to write everything down - from what I eat to how I feel. I really believe keeping a journal is important. It allows you to reflect and at times vent your frustrations with out taking them out on someone you love or even a complete stranger. In addition to sharing my experience here, I will also be keeping a reflection journal that I can write in wherever I am. I am an artist by nature and being able to channel that energy positive or negative wherever I am is very important to my sanity. Sometimes drawing my feelings are easier. I plan to make mine so this is a great project to help me get excited about this new journey for the new year.

The next tip I took from reading through the plan is meditation and stretching. Which why I think reading through is a good idea, I need to set up time and a quiet place -- somewhere that is comfortable for me. I am  a wife and mother to three children and two dogs and one cat, it can be very hard to find a quiet spot and time to myself. I am also a yoga lover (and have not practiced in a long time) and so I will be incorporating this with the meditation and stretching. It is important to not to too much at one time, otherwise it becomes to overwhelming so I will be flexible with my time and if I have to split it up over the day I will.

I am going to continue to get my list together and will be sharing more as I discover this new path.

5 more days.........