A lot has happened in the past month. We successfully transitioned my stepson to a 2-yr training program called Chapel Haven in New Haven, CT that helps young adults w/Asperger's develop the skills they need to live independently.
Here I am admiring Tyler's schedule in his new apartment. "Meditation"... "Hiking".... "Veggie Palooza?!" What great classes! He's already off to a good start. He lost 30 pounds (and I lost 15) during his time with me! It was a lot of small stuff, really. I'd put out a cup of carrots and raw veg daily. He was good about chomping them down. And he really enjoyed walking miles on the beach every day. He started to lay off the junk food, too. His choice. Not sure what prompted it other than a deeper sense of peace; no need for junk to fill the void. I believe he's in the right place now for the next stage of his growth. The structure of a program is sure to be a big help on his continued path to health and happiness. Keep up the good work Tyler!
During these past eight months, in addition to providing Tyler with assisted living in Myrtle Beach, I took the time to reconnect to my source with the intention of holding my center when I moved back to New York. Now that I'm back, I'm stepping right in to my own "healthy" appointments and dragging my husband David along with me.
I bought two Groupons for Colon Hydrotherapy at Suite Retreat http://www.suiteretreat.com/for $55 each (reg $150). They also encourage tips (about $30). We had our appointment this past Saturday. I came skipping out of my room only to find David sitting there grouchy-faced, looking like he was about to flip a table over.
I'll start from the beginning. We both got briefed by our separate therapists about their sterile equipment. They assured us they disgard the butt probes after every use. David clarified, "You mean, you don't give them out as souvenirs?" Fortunately, no, they don't.
I'll spare you all the details. But if you're curious, check out some videos on YouTube. People -- literally -- post the weirdest shit! It helped me know what to expect, anyway.
My session went well. My therapist said I had one of the best colons she'd ever seen. I'll bet she says that to all her clients. Even so, things moved very smoothly. At one point, she said that an 8" piece of solid material came through the tube. I couldn't see the tube, but could feel the movement. She thinks this was from the transverse area of my colon. How crazy! I asked her if I had just waited, would that be something that would come out this afternoon? She said no. It was dark colored, so probably there a couple years. A couple years!!!! She told me then about another client, 26 years old, who also came in with a coupon. A dime came out during that session! Evidently, this woman had swallowed it when she was four! My therapist says she and Rose, the owner, joke that they could open a toy shop with all the parts they collect in their business. Good God people! We've got to clean our colons out! I am now a convert.
So anyway, me and my awesome colon came skipping out of the room when the session was over. David was already in the waiting room. He was angry. He said it was a waste of money. He felt backed up and constipated now -- way worse than when we arrived. Apparently, his junk was slow to move.
I just spoke with his therapist to get the scoop and set him up for a follow-up appointment. First off, she prescribed:
- Dr. Ohhira's probiotic. Take two in morning on empty stomach
- Super Cleanse - take only at night; follow instructions
She says it's cheapest to order online. I found both on Amazon -- and treated myself to Aloe Vera and Life's DHA Omega 3 supplements that I've been meaning to buy for a while.
Rose (owner/therapist) confirmed that David was too impacted to see results on his first session. She'd like him to clean up his diet, take these probiotics and come back in a couple weeks. I think David wanted good news and felt frustrated that this is just "one more thing" that doesn't work. Listen, I told him. This is simply a result of your choices. That's what you're dealing with. Make better choices and get better results. You need to start a cleanse now. 21 Days. Can you do it?
He said he can. He said he is starting now. So, Sunday night (4/15) I captured his commitment on video. He looks a little tired. A little bloated. No matter. David can lose weight really quickly when he focuses, so let's do this!
Here's his promise for the next 21 days:
NOTE: After further discussion, we decided to skip the "gluten-free" restriction. There is already so much that he has to give up from his current diet no point in overwhelming him with itty bitty details. Most importantly, he will be cutting out: alcohol, caffeine, meat and animal products (milk, diary, etc.) sugar (not a weakness for him) and processed foods.
STATS
April 16, 2012
256 lbs
45" waist
DAY TWO STATS: Weight: 253.6 (already down 2.4 lbs!)
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