Okay!  I woke up this morning feeling much lighter, less bloated and sluggish. I am starting to recognize my body again.  And this underlying sense of calm is still with me.  I think I am gaining momentum!

Hmmm… I branched out today and tried my first gluten-free breadstuff.  For breakfast I had a Glutino bagel and Tofutti cream cheese and a sliced mango.  The bagel was surprisingly good, although the texture was closer to a scone than a bagel.  The cream cheese tasted sort of bland alone, but on the bagel it was good.  I could definitely eat this for breakfast.  What a relief, as I spent $7 for a bag of bagels at Meijer!

My overall energy level is really good.  It feels consistent, and I am not noticing ups and downs.  I feel full most of the time as well. Even after teaching Mamma Mia Nia tonight, I wasn’t very hungry, so I snacked on trail mix for dinner. 

I have had a realization about my eating since starting the Cleanse.  I see a pattern in which when I am stressed, I eat to calm myself down.  I am learning that I have a preference for lots of space in my life, and when that space balance is upset, I turn to food (and feel impatient with my husband).  I have spent the past month trying to re-gain balance from over-committing myself, and I am just now reaping the benefits by feeling less anxious and agitated.  The underlying sense of calm is strenthening….