A Skin Brush Virgin Gets… Brushed

The prep work continues…

Stopped by Williams-Sonoma to check out blenders (and a new coffee grinder, for post-detox!).

Also, hit Healthy Living or whatever it’s called (Hudson) to stock up on frozen fruit and veggies and other healthy snacks. God, the last time I ate a rice cookie was over 15 years ago in college when my girlfriend was on a diet.

This detoxing mentality is taking hold: I spent 3 hours today thoroughly cleaning out my kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. I tossed bags of stuff I never eat/ware/use and it feels great to have a CLEAN HOUSE.

The highlight of the day was using the skin brush pre-shower this AM. Wicked stuff! It’s supposed to improve the circulation & is prescribed by the detox book I’m using as a guide (The 4-week Detox Plan).

Continue to ease back on the coffee. Only 1/2 cup today – didn’t feel like finishing it??

My sense of taste (and smell) might also be getting more sensitive: I tried my usual favorite humus and it tasted much spicier than usual. I also tried some new black tea and it had a BIG range of taste.

Trying to remember to CHEW my food thoroughly (a biggie in the book).

I’m pretty much ready to roll…

Health notes:

No migraines yet today… I’ve been thinking about why my migraines have backed off since August when they were really bad and I was taking 4-6 Advils/day… what’s changed?

1. In Aug. I was riding 2-3 loops most evenings in Central Park, right alongside all the traffic/exhaust. I’m not doing this any more.
2. In Aug. I was experimenting with various synthetic fragrances with 2-3 sprays on my chest after showering (so, 4-9 sprays/day, depending on shower activity)
3. In Aug. I was eating my standard 2-3 apples/day, but I was not peeling them. I now peel my apples.

Overall, feelin’ good.

I weighed myself yesterday before working out at the gym – 182 lbs clothed. That seems light given all my muscles – the scale must be wrong.

Exercise notes:

Bike ride up to Central Park this AM, walking around…