“Life is not a science; it is not a cause-and-effect chain. Heat the water to a hundred degrees and it evaporates – it is a certainty. But in real life, nothing is certain like that.” OSHO
It seems most people who embark on juice feasts keep a daily record of the LBS they melt away and inches lost in addition to the wonderful emotional and spiritual expansion they experience. All of these stories inspire me. However, I have yet to weigh in or wrap a tape measure around my waste, thighs, or arms. I’ve gone back and forth on whether tracking these stats is important or not.
Weigh In? Or Not Weigh In?
Well, today I’ve decided that I am not going to weigh in. For me, looking down at the scale to see a number different from the number I’ve felt most comfortable at brings anxiety right up to the surface; it’s always a set back for me.
And this adventure is about feeling, being HOT. So, when I woke up feeling energized for the first time in almost 2 years and was ready to hit the gym, run around the loop at Prospect Park or sweat and meditate at my Bikram Yoga class, I realized this is what being HOT is for me and I’ll just continue riding this wave. Whereas looking at a scale, might just sabotage the elation.
I arrived at the decision to embark on this adventure not just because I’ve put on about 20 LBS since opening the restaurant, but I’ve been carrying an extreme load of stress, worry, anxiety and fear everywhere I go. I’ve felt separated from my connection with the divine… my faith and trust that when I am following my intuition and heart, life unfolds in the most beautiful perfect way.
I’m 100% confident that these negative emotions are the roots to my bodies physical changes. And although I do not expect these emotions to disappear from my life experience, I am committed to strengthening my courage so it can fiercely look at fear in the eye and move beyond it.
Yes! This journey is about creating space for courage, love, happiness, trust and faith. And when I dance in a space of unconditional love, I am proud of the reflection I witness – truth and authenticity. This is when I know my body is absolutely perfect and I am HOT!
Strength & Courage
As we come into alignment with our essence, extra body weight will melt away. A stressed body contracts, and contraction leads to an acidic body. So, the more acidic our bodies are, the more fat we retain to protect our organs.
So, I’m grateful my body so intelligently responded to the stress I’ve been under. And now, just 5 days into my juice feast, my body is already transforming (lighter, brighter, more energized). This is marvelous!
And I’m most likely consistently consuming more calories a day than I have in a very long time. I am definitely nourishing it with more minerals and nutrients than it’s had the opportunity to soak up in many moons. Today my courage feels stronger. I’m LOVING my HOT Raw & Juicy Adventure.
Pre -HOT Raw & Juicy Adventure:
Breakfast: Too busy too think about that.
Lunch: What, lunch?
Dinner (8 PM): Bella Divine (massaged kale salad w/ avocado)
Snacks: Sips of Smoothie overflow, handful of live granola, spicy lemonades. And, if uber stressed and exhausted… couple dates.
HOT Raw & Juicy Adventure:
Pre-Breakfast: Spicy Lemonade
Breakfast: 1 QT Sweet Lady Green
Lunch: 1 QT Sweet Lady Green
Dinner: 1 QT Sweet Lady Green
Snacks: Watermelon Juice, Carrot Juice, and Coconut Water
Green Juice Illuminated! My cells are dancing.
You cannot be truthful if you are not courageous
You cannot be loving is your are not courageous
You cannot be trusting if you are not courageous
You cannot inquire into reality if you are not courageous
Hence courage comes first
and everything else follows
OSHO
I am incredibly grateful for your support and I am grateful this space exists for me to explore my courage.
Love, Aimee
Sun In Bloom 