“You really should be eating healthier,” my twin sister informed me for about the millionth time. Annoyed, I blatantly rolled my eyes at her and chomped into my go-to food, a 1 minute 45 second pizza Hot Pocket I retrieved from the freezer. “Who cares? It’s not like the food I eat makes a difference. Not everybody has to eat like you do.” Oh, how completely ignorant I was. Like millions of others, I had fallen into the processed, fat-filled, greasy trap that the fast food and frozen delight industries thrust upon unsuspecting people everywhere. Daily, I was consuming loads of fat, carbs, calories, sugar, and absolute junk. Foods such as Totino’s Pizza Rolls, hamburgers, Toaster Strudels, processed cheese, chips, fries, and ice cream made up my daily intake. At 5 foot 2,” I weighed 187 lbs. I was aware that many Americans were obese, however, I believed that, no way, I couldn’t be obese. Obesity meant an individual was wobbling like a penguin and constantly stuffing their face with donuts. No, I was just a little rotund. Blinded by my own pre-conceived notions, my clever twin’s words were instantly ignored. Now, looking back, maybe she wasn’t condemning me; perhaps she was trying to help me.
She and my mom suggested the Ultimate Reset, a 21-day cleanse. My mom cautiously informed me that I would be committing to loads of vegetables, gallons of water, repulsive supplements, and absolutely no sweets. My mind overloaded with information and possibly under the spell of my mom’s entrancing promises-I’ve lost 10 lbs already!-, I obliged. Three weeks later and 17 lbs down, my mind was cleared, my body free of disgusting fats, and my confidence level boosted; however, those 21 days were in no way easy. Honestly, I was terrified of vegetables- they were my Darth Vader and I was Luke Skywalker. I didn’t want anything to do with those disgusting, crunchy items people called “food,” but in the end, we became acquainted and faced each other. A couple of veggies and gallons of water down, I reflected on my previous hypothesis. Perhaps this Reset wouldn’t be so horrific—wrong.
Enter Alkanalize, a green, mossy-grass tasting pH level balancer that I had to down for 3 whole weeks. There are many ways to suffer through a supplement such as this one. One may choke, chug, swish, disguise with lemon, take “shots,” plug their nose, or simply drink the repulsive ingredients by themselves. I, however, chose multiple methods: chugging, swishing, sucking on lemon, and plugging my nose. When I finished, I brushed my teeth so vigorously that I could have made a fire in my mouth. After my teeth were sparkling, I swished mouthwash for three whole minutes, making sure nothing was left over. Shortly thereafter, I discovered that if I burped, the grass taste would show up, uninvited, all over again. This process continued for three whole weeks.
Despite my previous beliefs, I soon began to get used to the healthy lifestyle. Fruits, vegetables, beans, rice, and water soon became a part of my daily routine, and I found that I enjoyed being clean. Although I suffered through the edible grass, vomit-tasting Detox packets, various supplements, and a plethora of water and earth-grown foods, I realized I felt lighter, healthier, even confident. Since those three treacherous but rewarding weeks, I have been eating remarkably well, drinking heaps of water, doing high intensity cardio training daily, running races, and sharing my story in hopes of inspiring others.
Now, some may state that losing weight and transforming one’s life is hard, but believe me, I know. My mind tempting me with sweets, my body aching, my digestive system unpredictably annoying, I am no stranger to the hardships of wanting to become healthier. In fact, I’d call us best friends. Relationships such as ours go through trials, tribulations, and triumphs. Our roller coaster life experienced joys, sorrows, upsets, delights, disgust, cleanliness, hope, suffering, gain, loss, failure, and ultimately success. Now weighing 146 lbs, my body mass index down 7.2 points, and being healthier than ever, I feel accomplished. Some may say that I’ve reached my goals, that I should stop working. My response? I’m just getting started.
She and my mom suggested the Ultimate Reset, a 21-day cleanse. My mom cautiously informed me that I would be committing to loads of vegetables, gallons of water, repulsive supplements, and absolutely no sweets. My mind overloaded with information and possibly under the spell of my mom’s entrancing promises-I’ve lost 10 lbs already!-, I obliged. Three weeks later and 17 lbs down, my mind was cleared, my body free of disgusting fats, and my confidence level boosted; however, those 21 days were in no way easy. Honestly, I was terrified of vegetables- they were my Darth Vader and I was Luke Skywalker. I didn’t want anything to do with those disgusting, crunchy items people called “food,” but in the end, we became acquainted and faced each other. A couple of veggies and gallons of water down, I reflected on my previous hypothesis. Perhaps this Reset wouldn’t be so horrific—wrong.
Enter Alkanalize, a green, mossy-grass tasting pH level balancer that I had to down for 3 whole weeks. There are many ways to suffer through a supplement such as this one. One may choke, chug, swish, disguise with lemon, take “shots,” plug their nose, or simply drink the repulsive ingredients by themselves. I, however, chose multiple methods: chugging, swishing, sucking on lemon, and plugging my nose. When I finished, I brushed my teeth so vigorously that I could have made a fire in my mouth. After my teeth were sparkling, I swished mouthwash for three whole minutes, making sure nothing was left over. Shortly thereafter, I discovered that if I burped, the grass taste would show up, uninvited, all over again. This process continued for three whole weeks.
Despite my previous beliefs, I soon began to get used to the healthy lifestyle. Fruits, vegetables, beans, rice, and water soon became a part of my daily routine, and I found that I enjoyed being clean. Although I suffered through the edible grass, vomit-tasting Detox packets, various supplements, and a plethora of water and earth-grown foods, I realized I felt lighter, healthier, even confident. Since those three treacherous but rewarding weeks, I have been eating remarkably well, drinking heaps of water, doing high intensity cardio training daily, running races, and sharing my story in hopes of inspiring others.
Now, some may state that losing weight and transforming one’s life is hard, but believe me, I know. My mind tempting me with sweets, my body aching, my digestive system unpredictably annoying, I am no stranger to the hardships of wanting to become healthier. In fact, I’d call us best friends. Relationships such as ours go through trials, tribulations, and triumphs. Our roller coaster life experienced joys, sorrows, upsets, delights, disgust, cleanliness, hope, suffering, gain, loss, failure, and ultimately success. Now weighing 146 lbs, my body mass index down 7.2 points, and being healthier than ever, I feel accomplished. Some may say that I’ve reached my goals, that I should stop working. My response? I’m just getting started.
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