Days 15 & 16

Day 15
The detox gets easier every day!I am getting into routines, and I am realizing that if I explain my reasons for doing the detox, people have been super supportive. They have understood and a lot of them even say that they would be interested in doing the detox themselves! I said that before, but I didn't think I would ever really get through it.

I had a lettuce-wrapped burger at The Habit. I had never eaten there before, but it was a good treat! I didn't even miss the bun like a regular burger, and I wasn't overly stuffed feeling, either. For dinner we went to Nettie and Jacob's and had Asian wraps. Everyone used rice paper and rice and chicken cooked with soyaki. I just made my own garlic chicken, and ate it with cucumber, bell pepper and carrot strips. Delicious! I am so thankful for family time.

Day 16
I woke up super dizzy, and it stayed all morning. I felt like all my muscles in my my arms and legs are warm and heavy, like when you drink alcohol, and my brain was fuzzy. Climbing the stairs to my building really felt like I was going to faint. I had to rest at the top. I slept just fine, and I wasn't craving any sugars or carbs, but I felt like I should have a granola bar.  I ended up drinking a lot of water and tea, and eating some almonds, and eventually it passed. It was strange, and I hope it doesn't happen again. I had it pretty easy with no headaches or anything early on in the detox, so I was not prepared for a reaction this late in the game.

I had lunch at my desk, and for dinner I made coconut garlic shrimp and green beans. I am feeling really good, and can talk more easily about the detox with people. I am getting nervous about going back to "normal" eating. I am worried it's going to upset my tummy. I now taste apples and bananas like candy, and even though the brownies and cheesecakes on pinterest look amazing, and I do want to bake them, I am afraid I won't be able to eat more than a bite. I guess that isn't a problem, after all!