I completed a 5 day juice detox (http://www.schkinnymaninny.com.au/) last week given I had 2 holidays within the month. (I know, it's a hard life...lol) My body was feeling sluggish from all the delicious food and cocktails I consumed. I decided it was time to reboot the system and prepare it for health and happiness and I haven't looked back. I've completed a few juice detoxs in the past but this particular one is hands down the best one for me. They deliver the juices/soups (6 a day) daily to your door so it takes all the guess work out preparing your meals. Very tasty juices/soups.
These days I'm eating alot more fruits/vegetables/legumes/nuts/seeds than I was before. I cannot believe how much energy I have! I don't sleep in. For those who know me, know I love to sleep in, especially on the weekends. 10am was the usual time I would get up, but now I'm up around 7:30am on Saturdays and Sundays! Given I have more time now, I reintroduced 1/2 hour meditation sessions to my day which goes beautifully with healthy eating and regular exercise. It's been a long time since I felt this good. Happy for no reason. This in itself makes me want to continue this way of life. Plus, I've lost a few kilos and my skin is glowing, so why wouldn't I?!
Regarding my foot tendonitis, well the good news is I'm out walking again, yeah! I'm still visiting my physio every 2 months for a check up as the tendonitis is still lurking around but only just! It all depends on the type of shoes I wear. I recently holidayed in Thailand and wore sandals and thongs and geez, these kinds of footwear stirred up the tendonitis big time. So I'm sticking to good sturdy supportive shoes like sneakers, boots and closed in shoes, so far so good.
I headed out for a 1 hour and 20 minute walk this morning in my new Men's Vasque Wasatch GTX boots. Loving these boots! I was in Tasmania a few weeks ago and lucky enough (the weather on Cradle Mountain is very unpredictable) to head out for 2 hikes using these boots. The shoes were great on both hikes. Not even a blister! I researched intensively before I purchased a pair. The majority of the reviews stated these boots require no wear in time, which has been spot on so far. I gotta say, they are so much more sturdier than the Merrell's (Moab & Chameleon) I previously owned.
My current weekly training regime (as advised by my physio) 3 x 1 hour walks (done on my lunch breaks due to it being winter here in Australia. Once daylight saving kicks in (October), I'll increase the time/distance by walking home after work) and 1 x longer walk on the weekends. Each weekend adding an additional 10 minutes to the time. This weekend I walked 1 hour and 20 minutes. I walk every second day and bike ride the inbetween days roughly for 45 minutes. My legs are feeling strong. I'm still doing my daily physio exercises which has helped immensely with toning my butt and building muscles around my knees. My right knee is going great guns, no pain whatsoever. Only time will tell how the foot goes as I increase the time/distance and add my backpack to the story.
In regards to my backpack, I purchased the remaining items for my trip next year. I'm contemplating purchasing a new backpack possibly an osprey or deuter 32litre pack. I like how these particular packs do not touch your back allowing the air to flow. Plus, with a smaller pack I'm less likely to fill it with 'maybe' items.
To refresh your memory or if you couldn't be bothered to read any of my other posts, I'm walking the Le Puy route to raise funds for cancer research as my dear father passed away from lung cancer in 2011. I dreamt of my dad the other night. I was walking the camino and he was walking alongside of me. I felt really happy and safe with him by my side. I also recall I was eating dinner with fellow pilgrims and my dad was plopped at the head of the table eating with us. I looked over at him and he looked happy. If today's walk is anything to go by, I can see this walk will indeed be a very emotional one for me. I think of my dad often when I walk alone, emotions stir. My thoughts are transported back to his last few days in the hospital. I've come to realise I have not mourned his passing. I feel I need this walk to allow myself to do so. Even typing those words reinforces the thought. I walk for you Dad, in your memory, in your honour, to say thank you for being the man/father/friend you were. I love and miss dearly every single day.
" Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near; still loved, still missed and very dear "
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