Day 185: Friday was day two of the detoxifying fruit/vegetable fast and the most sore I have ever been in my entire life (see: two previous days of sweat). 
My body was drained. Mike and I went for an hour walk around the neighborhood while every 20 ish steps one of my sore legs would give out. #healthyexhaustion
*The photo of me sleeping/spooning my cat on the couch was taken this evening at 8:30 pm.
Day 186: My legs were finally able to bend again, so I celebrated with a run around my neighborhood. For fourty minutes I soaked up the sun (with loads of SPF 30) and took in all the dreamy homes that I love looking at and longing for.
Day 187: Day four of the detoxifying and I have a lot of energy back. On day two we added in a lean protein and veggies f
or dinner and that helped out a bunch. With all of my gusto returning I found that my body was craving yoga. I have not had a home yoga practice in such a long time that I knew it was time to unroll my mat in my living room. I turned on some Ondemand classical tunes and setup my own flow for 55 minutes, while I smelled our smoked paprika chicken in the oven. Home + comfort food + my two loves (Mike and Jack the cat)= bliss. I could get used to this type of sweat.
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cused on poses that gave my back a good stretch and took the largest breaths I can remember ever taking. I inhaled strength and exhaled love. Over and over and over again. It was such a gentle reminder of how peaceful hoga (home yoga) can really be.
Recipe of the week: Carrot Bliss
- 4 large carrots
- 1/2 inch lemon (including peel)
- grated ginger
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1 cup water
Blend in Vitamix using the “frozen dessert” setting. Sidenote: this is definitely not a dessert, just a delicious carrot juice.
365 Days, 365 Workouts 
You look so peaceful sleeping with your cat! Normally it seems like you are always on the go! How is the the Vitamix working out for juicing? Thanks for the recipe for carrot juice!
Hey Lisa! The vitamix has been great at making smoothie types of drinks, not so much the juice that we were hoping for. What I love about it is that it keeps all the fiber from the fruit/veggies, rather than straining it out in the juicing process. Hope you like the carrot juice!