Second start of the grape cure is underway. I have to be honest, I’ve cheated already. 🤦🏽‍♀️ I know, I know. I don’t have an extenuating circumstance, I simply gave in.

Day 1 - was at breakfast and dinner. This made me realize that intermittent fasting is totally my thing. I’ve never had an unsuccessful day with that. However, I’m understanding that once I start to eat, my greedy mind and body doesn’t want to stop. The Grape Cure wants you to eat every two hours. Although the grapes are incredibly satisfying, that type of schedule makes me want to eat grapes and anything else that I can get my hands on. So for Tuesday, day 2, I decided to do a little Grape Cure tweaking.

Day 2 - I tweaked by starting my intake a little after 9am, instead of 8am. I still utilized the full 12 hours. The day went well but it was 3 freaking pieces of CANDY that I allowed to derail me!!! That’s right, candy. The very same sugar that I keep telling myself will be my next goal once I conquer the full 30 days caught me slipping today. I felt focused today and did well at work, but the minute that I was free, my mind went blank. I totally forgot that I wasn’t supposed to be eating crap. I was in mid-swallow before it dawned on me that I was eating. Talk about an “ain’t this bout a bitch” moment. So I finished my 🍭 🍬 and came on home. Once I got here, I really contemplated eating a meal, but I didn’t.

The goal here is to go 7 full days on the The Grape Cure, then eventually go the full 30. I can’t get to the first goal of 7 if I keep cheating. You can’t accomplish anything without working in some aspect. It’s worth the work and tomorrow will be better. I’ll just stay away from the office staff and their free candies. Intheir defense, they didn’t make me eat it. 😎

Take away a for this go ‘round

- still mental

- a focused mind is the only way to do this

- start after 9am, instead of 8am

- a little pep talk goes a long way

- until you’re solid, you might have to hurt some feelings

- I am incredibly aware of my bodies emotional and physical needs. Not the worse thing, just working through whatever come up through full-circle self care

Thanks for staying up to date with me and my journey.

Sending lots of good vibrations your way.

It’s 12:16am, Monday, October 1, 2018. I’m starting the grape cure with the desire to go a full 7 days when I wake up in the morning for work. It’s typically done for no less than 30 days, BUT this is my first time and I’m trying to be realistic. 7 days is a solid start. As the The Grape Cure by Johanna Brandt reads, you are supposed to enjoy this challenge, so I don’t want to pressure myself too much. I’ve been intermittent fasting for a few weeks so eating something every 2 hours will be a change.

Sidebar: I really like intermittent fasting. I give myself 8 hours to consume food with some restrictions, 2pm-6pm is only fruit if I feel snacky and 6pm-10pm is reserved for a meal.

I’m excited about the grape Cure and have attempted to no avail to recruit friends. No takers as of yet, but no worries. I’m solo dolo in this vegan thang too.

I’m choosing a variety of grapes and organic grape juice to get started. I’m excited and a little nervous. I see myself as pretty healthy, but the amazing thing about the grape cure is its ability to bring up those dormant illness lingering in the body. I’m not sure what kind of results I’ll get in 7 days but I’ll try to update you all as much as I can.

Oh and last but not least... Selu’s Vegan Market is open for business!!! Wooohoooo!!! This thought-baby started growing in my mind a year ago and in August I launched on instagram with a very small inventory. The website went live in September. It’s an incredible feeling to say this thing is mine and I believe in it.

Keep up with me for my Grape Cure updates and check out SVM at www.selusveganmarket.squarespace.com for crystals, smokies, and all things healing.

Love and Gratitude Rocks,