So, I'm not Christian and do not participate in Lent...however, I think that the whole concept of giving up some things for a set period of time is a good one for everyone. I also have an interest in the idea of cleanses, and I think that they are good for the body/soul. So, I have decided that I will have a Lent-like period for myself. I'm sort of thinking of it as a spring cleaning for myself and my environment. I think that I will do this from April 18-May 18.

• ✔ April 18-April 20:
  • Juice fast: 32-oz. organic juice per day
  • Unlimited unsweetened tea and water

JUICE FAST COMPLETED!!!!! WOO!!!!!

• April 21-May 18:
  • Nutrition:
    • Stick to the following: fruits, vegetables, chicken, fish, broth or vegetable based soup w/o pasta, grains (barley, quinoa, etc.), nonsweetened yogurt, some cheese
    • No refined, processed, or fried foods
    • Eat only food that I personally have prepared (i.e., no restaurants)
    • Lots and lots of water and tea
  • Exercise:
    • Run 2-3x/wk.
    • Do other workouts 1-2x/wk.
  • Environment:
    • Go through clothes and other belongings (all the while being completely honest...) and discard/donate those items I no longer need
    • Get caught up on filing
    • Thoroughly clean the apartment (including things I rarely do, like washing the walls and curtains)
  • Mind:
    • Reduce mindless/purposeless web-surfing
    • No recreational shopping—only necessities
    • Spend free time doing things like knitting, reading, etc.