7 Day Cleanse

so, we have started a 7 Day Liver Cleanse over here at Dinky Donga. for many reasons, mostly for health and general wellness, but also because i need a break, or my body needs a break from the rather tasty, sugar, alcoholic beverages etc that I have been consuming with gusto in the last few months.

coffee and cake - my love!

 

generally i think we eat very well, my biggest misgivings being chocolate, tea, coffee and a gin and tonic at the end of a long hot day, or a crisp cool wine (or 2), just writing those words makes my mouth water.

ahh alcohol

i have never been one to diet, this is only the third CLEANSE i have ever attempted in my life, i am a believer of everything In moderation, and that you only live once, so make the most of this life and enjoy good wholesome, tasty food, with a slice of devils food cake thrown in occasionally as a treat.

 this is what i have been enjoying - on the odd occasion

 

i have to admit, i am struggling, i'm hungry, unsatisfied, headachy, tired and my hands are shaking from the caffeine withdrawals. i feel so lucky that i have the option to make this choice though, that i can willingly decide that this week is cleanse week, but as off Friday week, 5 and a half days (no i am not counting), i'll be able to eat my favourite foods once again. when i look around me, poverty is everywhere, many kids out here are lucky to get one meal a day, and even then i might just be a massive bowl of instant mash. no nutrients there. so while i'm struggling, i'm also feeling so humbled and grateful for all that we have.

veg and fruit galore

 

there you have it, that's what's going on this week with us. i know i can do it, but writing it down makes me even more resolved to just get through the week and i know we will feel better for it.

first nights dinner

 

ps. this is my first time posting from the blogger app, so not sure how the formatting will look, what a great app though if it does work. :)

pps. i hope you are well, are you doing any cleanses at the moment? have you in the past?

 

wish i was still doing this