Adventure Cleanse Tune-Up (ACT): Food & Lifestyle Journal
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Before I get started on todays post, check out the newest items in our store! The number one question we get at CSL is: What juicer and blender do you use and where can I get them? Finally, we have our top picks.
OK, Food & Lifestyle Journal time…
Here are some basic questions that will guide you through the 28 days. It would be wonderful if you could answer them at the end of each day. This way you can track your progress and identify your weaknesses. I look at these questions like a road map. You’ll see where you’ve been, where you are and where you’re going. Hope my 20 questions helps. They sure keep me in line!
1. What did you eat today and did you juice? Please include breakfast, lunch, dinner and any in between snacking. Remember to choose from a wide variety of healthy (organic when possible) veggies, leafy greens, sprouts, gluten-free grains, beans, nuts and seeds. If you can get your hands on some wheat grass – good for you! One 2 oz shot on an empty stomach can really perk you up.
2. How much purified water did you consume? My Suggestion: drink up to half your body weight in ounces. Example: I weigh 128 pounds. 128 divided by 2 = 64 Oz. So I need to drink eight 8 oz glasses of water. You can include fresh veggie juices in your calculation.
3. Did you abstain from coffee?
4. Did you abstain from alcohol?
5. Did you abstain from gluten?
6. Did you abstain from animal protein?
Note: I suggest that you eliminate all flesh and dairy products for the 28 days. If that isn’t possible please reduce your flesh consumption to no more than twice per week. Remove dairy completely.
7. Did you choose low-glycemic sweets – if at all?
8. How were your cravings?
9. Did you have any detox symptoms?
10. What supplements did you take?
11. How was your elimination?
12. Did you dry brush today? How about exercise? Did you move your body for at least 35 minutes?
13. Did you meditate for 15-20 minutes?
14. Did you chew your meals mindfully?
15. What time did you stop eating? 3 hours before bed is optimal.
16. What time did you go to sleep and for how long? 8 hours is optimal.
17. How did you feel emotionally physically?
18. How do you feel emotionally?
19. Did you laugh out loud and tell someone you love them today?
20. Did you spend time in nature? Even 5 minutes is better than nothing.
Bonus question: On a scale from 1-10 how do you rate your overall energy and attitude today?
If you would like to include a record of your pH in this journal that would be helpful. Remember that pH fluctuates all the time. Use it as an educational tool and not as the be all end all guide.
You can start tracking and graphing your urine pH 3 times per day for about a week to get a basic snapshot of your acid/alkaline level. Although the blood pH is more accurate, urine is a helpful gauge worth exploring. Urine is far more accurate than saliva. You don’t have to get you’re blood pH tested unless you’re really curious. If your sick, tired, overweight, etc, more than likely your pH is acidic.
Remember, the first reading in the morning will always be acidic due to the metabolic process of overnight repair. Therefore, start with the second reading and take the others BEFORE eating meals. You can find many litmus papers (pH strips) online or at health foods stores. A good measure falls between 6.5 and 7ish. Happy testing!
Peace & scribbles,
Kris
ps- Congratulations to our April Contest winner, Jessica Stone from Ripe London. Here is her raw Dulce de Leche Bars recipe…
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22 Comments
Journaling what we eat and how we feel is a must with any new routine. We are so much better at sticking to it when we have to account for our actions- even if it just accounting to a pen and paper. Also- it is easier for us to remember when we feel bad but tougher to recall when we feel good. Having a written reminder of how great a healthier lifestyle makes us feel keeps riding the health train!
Thanks again, Kris! I’m very excited to have won and feel so lucky to be on your amazing site. I hope everyone loves the dulce de leche!
With regards to journaling, should we do that on-line in the other forum or should we do it the old fashioned way via pen/paper? Just wanting to make sure I am not left behind LOL. andra
This is such a great extension to my cleansing workshop (Journaling is Key!)- I also do seminars with cancer survivors and having your site as a resource is such and inspiration for them! Thank you Kris!!
Hey Kris, do you guys have any plans to make any crazy sexy life t-shirts?
Good one malissa .. I already have my MAKE JUICE NOT WAR one..would love a CSC one!
I say pen and paper! Best way for me…. xo
hmmm, I was sure I posted a comment/question, but it isn’t here. I will try again. Kris, I am wondering what your preference is for wheat grass? I have never tried it, but would like to. Maybe you could share with me your choices from most to least ideal. Thanks a bunch!!
Cathy
Dry brushing question — can anyone recommend how to do this, the best time of day, and also tell us a little about why it’s good for you? Maybe there’s a good web resource on this but I haven’t found one. Not sure what direction the brush should move in, how hard pressure should be, how long to dry brush for?
For Dry Brushing – best to do in the am or any time before you shower! Start at the bottom and work your way up (toe to heart/head) using long circular motions. It is good for circulation, to remove toxins from the skin and smooth your skin. Use a medium pressure ( you don’t want to hurt yourself with the bristles :) and spend anywhere from 3-5 minutes. I suppose you could do a longer session, but that usually does the trick! I hope that helps!
Hey ACT ors!
I plan to copy the question list and paste into a word document, that way I don’t have to look them up or wear out one sheet.. I plan to print up 14 2 sided (conserve paper!) pages and date them before I print too!
I hope this helps .. if you prefer you can simply answer the question and send a daily email to YOURSELF!
Then file them in a folder marked ACT May and you can keep track of all your thoughtful musings.
Good Cleansing everyone
love you juicy :)
deb
First: Congrats to the winner Jessica!!!! Can’t wait to try this recipe. Second: I’m going to use an old 1/2 used (reduce!!! reuse!! recycle!!) “composition book” for my journal. I may even get a little artistic with my old fashioned colored pencils =) Can’t wait to do my very best!!!
I love your blog! Thankyou!!
Thank you Kris and debbiedoesraw for the suggestions about journaling. I printed out the questions and will either do a pen/paper journal (I love the old fashioned art of writing with a pen) or will do the word document idea. Thank you again for answering my inquiry :) andra
Kris, I have stage IV B.C. mets to lung, lymph, spine…I wanted to start taking wheatgrass. Do you know if it increases estrogen? The BC I have is fueled by estrogen. PS. Cant wait to see you next week in CT!!
Kris,
I was wondering if you could put a link to a printer-friendly version of this list of questions. I’d like to paste it into the front of my journal. Thanks!
Kris, In this world of cancer terror/panic that our culture has created, you are a breath of fresh air. Thank you for living the inspiring life that you do. Blessings.
Kris, you rawk. Sorry I missed Saturday. Was in New Orleans partying Big Easy Style! (sans the crappy food)
I’m soooooooo excited about the cleanse :)
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Good morning Kris, is fruit ok?
May 6, 2009