Claudette_P, Age 50, 7DW Level 1, Introduction

[Claudette_P]

REPOST FROM ORIGINAL 1/1/03

Happy New Year to New Friends:

My wish is to pursue vibrant health in 2003!

Fasting and cleansing are entirely new to me, but no doubt I am full of crap too. The process does not really worry me (yet). It all seems a bit strange…but I am choosing to be open-minded and trust Jos-hua, this system, you, and me. Thank you for sharing your feelings and experiences so honestly and openly. It is kind of you to take the time to reassure and encourage one another.

I am a single parent, my daughter is 14, we just moved to Texas from California. We have been able to get settled into our new life and I expect to go to work at the end of the month (with my fresh new clean self).

Overall, I have not had physical health challenges, but I definitely struggle with feeling depressed and tired. In the mornings especially, I am stiff and sore, groggy, and wondering what planet I am on. It is hard to prioritize, focus, or finish projects.

Tomorrow I begin the pre-cleanse and am looking forward to many positive benefits from this entire journey.

Enjoy this New Year Poem:

A new year is beginning to peek through
softly beautiful and different like new falling snow,
each day unique and shaped just for you.
Your life adding something as each day does grow.
My wish for your new year is beauty
and softness with surprises thrown in for delight.
Love for each day bringing happiness to you,
making your life a scene of sparkle and shining sunlight.
~Author Unknown~

Best wishes, Claudette

[Tisha_P]

Hi Claudette,

I can totally relate to the tired, achey, groggy feeling. That is one thing that led me here. I was not aware of any serious health problems, either. I just did not like feeling tired all the time.

I still feel a bit achey and tired sometimes, but I know that as I continue cleansing and eating better, I will find the aches and pains going and the energy coming.

By doing this cleanse and learning what you are, you are setting a good stage for your daughter to follow in your footsteps and avoid the SAD pitfalls. I have a 14yos who is wanting to do what I am now. I have just started him on eating better and exercising. Step by step will get the job done.

Good luck,
Tisha