It's the green drink

So, you may notice how glowing I am. Or how thin, or how happy and I have to say "it's the green drink" OK, no one has said anything, or noticed even, but I have. I feel better and I feel like I look better which gives me confidence, and isn't that the ultimate beauty secret?

After three weeks of no animal products (which I do anyway), no sugar, no alcohol, no caffiene or gluten, I have decided that this way of eating is so so good for me. For my body, my skin and my soul. I start every morning with a lovely green smoothie made up of cucumbers, kale, spinach, lettuce, celery, protein powder and some fruit. It's more vegetables than I've had in my entire life, seriously. I was always a joke being a vegetarian who doesn't like vegetables. I still don't, but this drink makes it easy. I've struggled with my skin for years and years and always knew there was a connection between what you eat, and the condition of your skin but never had the will power to really do something about it to test the theory. I hit rock bottom after a trip to Disney and a week of nasty Disney food. I wore the condition of my body on my skin. That's when I started the cleanse and what a difference! I'm in complete shock and awe of what a little (a lot) healthy eating can do. I don't have the genes for beautiful flawless skin, but now I know it's the best it can be, and I'm happy with that.

I lost a few pounds, just enough to make me feel lighter and for my jeans to fit better.

Life is good. The family has gone vegetarian-ish and it makes my heart sing. They're not perfect but it's a process and they're trying. If we come out of this with less meat, less dairy, and more health, that's enough for me.

Anxiously awaiting Spring so the weather can match my mood.