Feeling Grateful!

[Sharrhan]

Well, first of all, I can't write about this week without saying something about the Inauguration. It was so inspiring, and I feel so hopeful and joyful, really, about the fresh new, positive energy and vision I believe Obama is bringing to the White House. There are a lot of problems, but he seems unphased and determined. I'm going to try to remember that it's my job too, to pitch in and do my part, and I think one of the best ways I can contribute is to use the power of Intention to envision the change I want to see.

My fast was rudely interrupted a couple of evenings in a row by me giving in to a little bit of solid food, but you know what? I've been playin' around with fasting and cleansing for so many years, I decided it's totally okay! I had to do it for some reason, and I got right back in the game, and I'm still seeing wonderful results, so I don't feel like anything was lost. Won't keep doing it though-- that would be silly.

Today I felt this old craving for cultured cottage cheese calling, calling to me, and when I went to the Co-op to buy some groceries I just told that voice to calm down and shut up, and I searched for a substitute 'naughty' liquid treat that wouldn't be as bad. ;-)I decided I would allow myself a half gallon of pasteurized organic orange juice (oranges are just too expensive around here for juicing right now). I had a couple glasses of it today and it was wonderful. Cottage cheese cravings have faded into the background.

[Jean Weiss a/k/a Miss Green Jean]

Hey, Sharrhan, I agree with your gratitude...I believe in Obama, voted for him, and at this time he is much needed and I'm sure will do great things for this country and beyond our shores too hopefully...although I didn't like who he appointed Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack ...he's into GMOs and that is Franken-science...but we can write letters and hope he doesn't get approved...I have a site if you want to join in on a petition...
As far as cravings...me too...I've had to admit once in a while I have to taste the sauce or dip my finger in what I'm making my hubby...I had to chew some veggies today myself after coming hom from the dr for my face, he thinks it's Rosacea from all the jucing...some of that triggers it...never had it DON'T WANT IT EITHER....so might have to modify this a bit - going to the naturopathic dr monday for a second opinion...and waiting to hear from anyone on here...posted about it earlier today....
Glad you're still plowing ahead...I'm down 15 lbs in 16 days...so very happy about that too! Feel great other than this face rash issue...he's not into nutrition and don't like his bedside manner so hoping it will be ok.
I love veggies too much...he wants to put me on antibiotic...NOT! will use cream now that's it....and see how that goes...maybe use less of everything and see how that goes....less strength...not sure..
It said "veggies, spinach, tomatoes..etc....fruits mostly citrus...trigger this...just my luck....like he said go back to the way I was eating....not too informed. oh, well...can't keep me down...still juicing, just will tweek the mixtures a bit and see what that does....would love some input from some people on here hopefully tonight or tomorrow...