Cleanse Thyself - Day 1

I have decided to cleanse and try to lose some weight in the process.  My dietary habits have become horrible and although I try to practice yoga at least two times per week, I find myself run down and tired constantly.

My wife and I have decided to do a raw food diet (of which I know little) and use herbal supplements.  I am not going to mention the program that we have chosen as I am not certain I want to endorse any particular product, but I have decided to put my journey out there on the web.  I am going to try to do this daily post for the next 28 days (forgive me if I miss a day or two).  I am not certain what to expect, and at this point I am happy that I have completed one day.

Today was tough.  I found myself reaching for Twizzlers and salivating over a piece of wheat bread.  The main thing I discovered is that I am not a mindful eater.  I know this because I found myself reaching for things and then having to catch myself.  I would venture to say that many of us have the same issue.  My foods today consisted of vegetable juice, blueberries, raspberries, bananas, and leafy greens.  I have not had any particular cravings, but I have been hungry at times.  As I am trying to be more mindful, when the hunger hits I am asking myself why and what I want to eat.  It has been rather enlightening.  My reason for wanting to eat most foods is simple, "because I want it".  This is obviously not a good reason.  Today I had a pretty good headache around 2:00pm and I am sure I didn't drink enough water, because I am not good a drinking water.

I will be posting my weight at the end of each post and total pounds lost. 

Weight - 211 lbs

Total lost - 0 (day one)

Wish me luck