transitioning from liquids to food…
Many of my friends and readers have been requesting info on what happens after the cleanse and how to get back into solids again. Although i’ve typically been drinking juices everyday since finishing the cleanse (exactly one week ago today), and I’m starting to eat at least one meal (usually dinner) a day that is made of solid and/or cooked foods. The last few days i’ve also added whole wheat bread with organic peanut butter and banana’s to the solid food group. I haven’t eaten anything else, but its not because i dont want to, I just love peanut butter with bananas (tons of protein with some carbs) and I particularly like Korean and spicy food, but I dont think it makes a difference what the foods are as long as they are not dairy or meats (for now).
I’ve eaten a solid dinner for the last 3 days and not had any problems digesting or otherwise. My plan is once i start to increase my daily excercise routines, then i will start to transition off liquids (although i will probably have a liquid lunch for a long time to come). This will allow my body the time it needs to adjust and allow me to burn the calories i consume once fitness is part of my life like eating and sleeping. I’m thinking this is the only way to achieve both balance and commitment to all important things that fuel me and my life surroundings for years to come.
Everyone’s been asking me if I’m ever going to eat meat and again. The “right now” answer is yes, but gradually and over time. I’ve only been eating veggies and fruits (also tofu and rice) and so far it hasnt changed or affected my new system. By new system, i mean my newly cleansed body and intestinal track which is now working better than ever before with no signs of any of the previous symptoms that include allergies or other cold-like symptoms. Based on this reasoning i’m not jumping into any meat, dairies or other food groups to ensure i can track and trace the steps to see how certain foods will react with my body. I will get back into meat full swing unless i find out my body is rejecting it or causing pre-master cleanse symptoms.
One of my friends, who is my neighbor is really concerned that if he falls off any part of the program that he will become more out of shape or gain more weight than he has now. I’m presently doing some research on others who have done similiar programs successfully and unsuccessfully. Although i do not have any intention to deviate from what i am doing for the next 25 years I will make an effort to try and find information on different “what happens if” scenarios. This way I will be well versed, educated and flexible about everything I am learning about and also be prepared for the things I havent experienced yet.