In 2 1/2 weeks I am moving.
From a town I don't care for, to a town I know nothing about.
From the comfort of friends and family (aka built in babysitters), to just me and my "Things" 1,2,& 3.
From the oppressive heat to the sultry humidity.
And I feel inspired.
I can imagine the outdoor life we can now lead with our girls. The running and bike riding on the boardwalk. The playing on the beach. A yard all our own. "Go outside and play kids!" I feel like June Cleaver already.
I am inspired to be the super mom I have always wanted to be. Now don't get me wrong, I think I do a pretty good job right now, but I want to do more for my girls.
The seafood...Ahhh the fresh from the ocean seafood. I'm drooling already.
But mostly, I feel inspired to take better care of myself. I want to partake in all the joys of beach living in flowing maxi dresses and cute cut-off shorts.
Now I know this is an old song and dance of mine. I know the tune, but have yet to master the steps. I'm getting there. My calfs are sore from yesterday's post AND the workouts prior. My cleanse is going well, and the healthy eating as it should be; lite, refreshing, and yummy.
So I want you to be inspired too.
Take a few moments to do something for yourself. I recommend a detox bath to jump start everything*. Run a hot as you can handle bath and add up to 1 cup of sea salt and baking soda ( that's 1/2 cup each). Let it dissolve and slip on in. If/when you start to feel nausea's it's time to get out. rinse off in a cool shower , drink a big glass of water, and hop straight into bed. If you are toxic, yes I mean literally, you will feel nausea's and shaky. This is the toxins working out of your body. repeat the bath every night for 7 nights.
Try to limit processed foods, caffeinated beverages, and alcohol during this time.
Even after the first bath you should feel a bit lighter the next day. By the end you will probably have more energy, sleep better, and may have dropped a little weight.
*If you are regnant, have a heart condition, or any other medical condition please check with doctor prior to this bath. You must get out the minute you start to feel sick!
You can also try body brushing as well. You literally take a special dry bristle brush and starting at you feet working up to your heart brush your skin in short strokes. It's pretty cool. You will feel like you just took a few shots of expresso. The brushing stimulates your circulatory system, removes dead skin cells, and stimulates your bodies natural detoxing centers. It is possible to lose a pound a week with daily body brushing. I like to do mine before my detox bath to get the most out of both practices.
At the end I slather on organic coconut oil for supper soft skin. Plus the fats in coconut oils are EXTREMELY good for you.