Should write a book about going hungry for a week...
Jul 18, 2021 2:47 am
I'm kidding, I didn't exactly go hungry for a week! :)
Hey guys, so I promised I would tell you about my experience in a detox center once I came back. It all started with my boyfriend, who suggested we did something special for our 5-year anniversary - spend seven days in a detox center! Done. There's nothing more romantic than drinking only juices and alkaline water for seven days straight, plus cleansing your colon every day. Yeah. Yeah, you read that right. It was part of the deal.
I'm sorry, guys. This newsletter just got serious. Haha!
So, it wasn't that bad. In fact, it was a much better experience than we expected, and the results kind of blew us away. For one, the juices weren't that simple. I mean, I can't make them at home. We actually learned that only drinking fruit juices is not healthy, especially if you do it for more than three days, let's say. At the detox center, they combined fruit juices with veggie juices. The fruit juices also had psyllium in them, and ALL juices had medicinal clay to better purge the kidneys. They also gave us extra concentrated shots made of carrots and wheatgrass. Food supplements, probiotics in the evening, and you know what? We weren't that hungry. I personally suffered a bit the first two days. On day two, I had an awful headache, and I woke up during the night with horrible stomach pains. But I just drank water, went to sleep, and stayed focused on what I wanted to achieve. By day four, I had plenty of energy and I didn't feel hungry anymore. My stomach literally wasn't asking for food.
We exercised every day, and we kept busy by booking all of the spa treatments we could get. Massages of all kinds, skin treatments, Turkish bath (absolutely divine!), workshops, meditations... We pampered ourselves to the moon and back. It was really important to stay as busy as possible, so we wouldn't get bored and think about food.
Here are my results: I lost 3 kg (a bit over 6 pounds), my water retention problem was fixed, I don't have cravings anymore, I eat less. The thing about cravings... I mean, I might think about something sugary, sure. But I can shift my attention from it in a second. Like, in the past, if I wanted something sweet or junk food, I would eventually get it. Now, I think about it for a moment, shrug, and move on. Since we got home, we've eaten clean, mostly fruits and veggies, and we don't have cravings. I haven't even touched coffee yet. We also eat less, and I'm thinking our stomachs got used to less food. It's also much, much easier to deal with hunger when it hits. Like... it's not a big deal. Most of the time, when I feel hungry, I discover I'm actually thirsty, and I drink water.
Okay, I'm trying not to make this email too long. LOL It's supposed to be about books, not detoxing. All in all, it was an awesome experience, and definitely the best, most useful thing we could've done for our anniversary. We'll probably go again next year. If you have any questions, hit reply and let me know!
Now on to the books! I have some recommendations for you this week. They're super yummy, I promise. Check them out!
First, I want to make sure that you all got your freebie! The download link to Chicken Soup Gone to Hell went out two weeks ago. Here it is again, in case you missed it. I really want you to read and enjoy this novella! I had a blast writing it. :)
I’ve always known I’m a terrible cook. But summoning a demon while attempting to make a simple chicken soup? That’s just next level.
Asmodeus, King of Hell, ruler over too many demon armies to try counting them, is in the middle of my destroyed kitchen, awaiting an explanation. He says I’m a powerful witch, but that’s just ridiculous. He says he’s bound to me, and he’ll fulfill any wish I have.
What do I say? Despite his horns, hooves, and tail, he’s stupidly handsome. And I need to find a way to banish him before he gets under my skin.
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Unleash your heart, indulge your senses, and satisfy your cravings with this fantastic collection of supernatural fiction featuring sensual heroes and sassy heroines, crafted by some of your favorite bestselling and award-winning authors.
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I’m Autumn, an Infernal reaper, and I’m bound to my sexy-as-hell rebel gods by their shifter spirits. When Hades, scorching hot King of the Underworld and savage hell hound, hunts me through the Eternal Forest, I’m caught in his dangerous spell.
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There's no going back from abduction...
Luci hates that most of her friends see her as fragile and in need of protection, rather than the strong woman she's growing into. Everyone but Ax, that is. She doesn't want a relationship. But she's more than happy to spend her time with the gorgeous warrior until unexpected intrigue forces them closer than ever.
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For empath Sloane, love is a joke. When you can read Aura’s, it makes for terrible date material.
While trying to live a normal life, Sloane keeps to herself and trusts no one.
Until she meets sexy Liam, with the unreadable Aura.
Jumping headlong into the Guardian’s hidden world, Sloane discovers that the creatures of the night are not always the scary bedtime stories she thought.
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Punished for trying to save her sister’s life,
Hannah is sentenced to Narkos,
A planet of dangerous criminals.
She’s auctioned to four convicts
Who hate each other.
Who don’t want to share.
And they’re not the only ones who want her.
Her survival depends on uniting her men.
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As evil spreads across the City of Skies like a shadow, friends will become enemies and enemies will become friends - and ancient magic will be reborn.
If you love the badass magic of Throne of Glass and the sizzling romance of Serpent and Dove, you’ll love this fated mates, enemies to lovers series, with a kickass princess, a snarky fae lord, a seductive prince, and a sweet shifter.
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Happy happy reading!
And don't forget to send me your questions if you have them!
Cara