It’s been awhile since I’ve talked about my health changes, so let’s up date shall we? Well, after a few weeks of eating relatively healthy, I’ve reached a point that I’m not so careful anymore.

It was our weekend away (and therefore having to eat out the whole weekend) that started this.  And then it was the 12 hour long school days where I have to eat fast food on campus to survive through the day.  And then, I just got lazy.  Why cook my own healthy meal when my MIL has a meal already done?

I haven’t completely reverted back to eating whatever crap I want. I still don’t drink coffee and use an alternative to sugar when possible.  I eat pretty much only whole grains if possible, no high fructose corn syrup, I eat fruit pretty much with every breakfast, etc. But, if I am craving a chocolate bar or oreos? I eat it (but usually don’t pig out like I used to). If we go out to eat?  I don’t pick a salad or sandwich, I go for the fried chicken or pizza.

Anyways, my skin hasn’t changed dramatically or anything. I still have acne all over my cheeks.  After doing lots of research I truly, truly think that my skin issues (which has evolved to me even being allergic to my wedding rings!) root in having digestive issues. I’ve always had digestive problems growing up so my system surely is loaded with toxins just sitting inside and therefore escaping through my skin.  So, my next step is to do a colon cleanse.   Again, doing research, I decided that the Colonix program (don’t click the link if you are squeamish) would be the best for me and all the testimonials (both on their website, other non-affiliated websites, and even a friend of a friend!) assured me that a colon cleanse can help clear acne.  I ordered the kid version though, because 1) it’s cheaper 2) I hate pills and I have trouble with taking them 3) I’m small. Like, I’m the same size as my 11 year old brother so I thought the dosage would be more suitable for me in the kid form.

It finally arrived today so I will be starting the process tomorrow. I’ve read testimonials that capture every nasty detail, day per day. I’ll save you from that fun, but I do plan to update if I notice changes.

Here’s what I hope to accomplish:

- Acne (stop the active acne, fade scarring)

- Clear up rash on neck (the dr. this week told me it might be psoriasis) and other skin allergies

- Better energy, better sleep

- Lose the gut (seriously, stuff is just sitting in there!)

That’s a lot to hope for in one product, but we’ll see.  If the 100’s of testimonials are true, then I have faith it can be done.

Also, I’ve had some readers asking for products that I do recommend that are natural and not full of chemicals. I’m still learning/finding products myself, but I do plan to share the ones I’ve found soon.  My latest purchase (today) was an all natural mineral foundation from Larenim (did you know that not all mineral make ups are equal?! Bare Minerals has cancer causing agents in them, too! ) So, I will try it out and do a review soon.