Four days into this and I’m still feeling the detox. As a result of this, I’ve learned that caffeine can affect your levels of calcium in the body which can be serious in women at an older age. According to a Personal Trainer who is just starting to work with me to help me through this, large amounts of caffeine can affect glucose levels in the body. That means metabolizing fat is not normal in a body that is filled with this drug.

I’ve let you know that I love drinking coffee. It’s a social event as well as a good tasting beverage for me. But I’ve turned into something else. I’ve allowed it to take over my life and my body.

On this fourth day, my legs are still cramping. I’m doing stretches and getting ready to do a few minutes on my Elliptical machine this afternoon. Keeping up with my workouts seem to help although I couldn’t do it yesterday. I took a short nap today and that helped. I’m on my second green smoothie since they are so delicious. I know that keeping my body full of fresh vitamins and minerals will be the biggest help with this.

As you know I’m also doing a one week raw foods cleanse. Yesterday was difficult for that. I wanted to start eating everything in the refrigerator. I did fall a bit in that I act some raw cashews instead of sticking strictly with fruits and veggies. But I don’t think that’s going to hurt. I am looking forward to getting back on more food however.

I’ve fasted for up to five days before on just water so this is not a fast at all. Instead, it’s a cleanse. If you need to get your body moving (can I be more direct and say, your bowels), this is a great way to do that in a gentle and natural way. If you don’t have the detox going at the same time, you will love how you feel as your body starts rejuvenating itself.