Book Review

I read UltraMetabolism and found it to be very interesting and surely accurate -- but also a little complicated and confusing. So I broke down and purchased the UltraSimple Diet for my Kindle. I am following the program for the next two weeks - since I don't think I can really review a diet book without trying the advice within. The program is, as advertised, simple. Actually, it resembles a detox I did three years ago, though this program is more developed and founded on medical principle. Anyway, the detox three years ago helped me loose 20 pounds -- I kept it off for a little over a year (darn military moves!!). I predict that I will have a great deal of success with this program.

So far this morning I have done 20 minutes of yoga and consumed 16 ounces of detoxifying herbal tea. This is my "prep" week, as recommended. I will not be doing the complete UltraSimple Diet program, I will be preparing myself for the 7 day detox. This includes eliminating dairy, eggs, gluten, nightshades and sugar from my diet and practicing 20 minutes of yoga morning and night. The program also recommends 20 minutes of journaling morning and night.

Mantra of the Day: "I will own my life. I will forget excuses and embrace responsibility. I will cast off the false assertions of others that I am responsible for their choices, actions, relationships, and so on. I will be true to myself and my God. I will act in a manner which will, in my own opinion, constitute my own happiness."
Me, 2009

I wrote this pledge in February 2009. I recorded it in my journal. I read it yesterday as I was flipping through the filled pages, looking for inspiration. I say "amen" wholeheartedly to the words I found and rerecorded here. I will own my life!
On another note, journals are important! I have often found that the answer to a problem today may be found in the words of yesterday. I believe that one of the few reasons my life is not a constant repetitive cycle of identical challenges is my journaling. The opportunity to recall and learn from the past is immeasurably valuable. I was impressed when the UltraSimple Diet suggested journaling morning and night. I think that is a very wise suggestion and cathartic exercise.
I actually have a great uncle whose consistent journaling provided evidence utilized in a court of law -- that is something!