#thegrapecure

Today’s update is a mash up of sorts. VeganOps is evolving into more than a simple food journal. Of course veganism is the culprit for all change and the light that’s leading me to new experiences, but now I feel comfortable enough to share more with you guys. So here goes...

I’ve had the opportunity to try the grape cure a few times. I’ll say that it is a wonderful experience and you can see changes in your body right away. I fully intend to utilize the grape cure with every season change. Just as a way to reset my body until I fully transition to raw vegan. That’s my two year goal. October 2020 is the date. As with everything that I’ve changed with my food consumption, this is just another transition and mental challenge that I want to conquer.

Other news....

I’ve started my loc journey. So being a vegan opened my eyes to many things and has afforded me new interests. One of those was allowing my hair to return to is natural state with no chemical relaxers. I made that change last year and it’s been great. I grew it out and clipped all the permed hair away in July 2017. March 2018, I big chopped into a cute style that made me feel amazing. I’ve maintained it until this past Sunday. I’d been thinking long and hard about locking my hair and almost did it last year, but Hurricane Harvey threw a monkey wrench in that plan. So here I am today 11/8/18, with my starter locs, loving every second of it. I don’t know that I’ve ever said this, but I am so unapologetically black. I was asked by a friend, “what kind of man do you expect to attract with your hair like that?”. I know it sounds like a shitty question, but he was really concerned. Lol. I simply said, “the kind that will love and appreciate my choice to be me, the kind that won’t make my hair about him, the kind that will bend me over whether my hair is straight, curly, or loc’d.” That’s the only answer that I can give. It’s not up to me to decide what man will be attracted to me. I’m attracted to me. I love the fuck outta me. When the time is right, so will a man. Until then, fuck it. My head, my heart, my soul. They are all aligning and it feels so good.

And speaking of aligning, whew Chile let me tell you about Selu’s Vegan Market. Opening this store has brought me so much joy. This journey really does get better by the day. I have stocked crystals, sage, palo santo, and abalone shells so far. Each item that I stock, I study. I don’t want to just peddle these wares. I want to understand their power and share that with people. My personal favorites right now are Obsidian and Rose Quartz. Everyday I wear obsidian, Rose Quartz, red jasper, moonstone, and chakra bracelets. I typically carry pyramids either in my bra or my pocket and I have Amethyst and Citrine keychains. Sounds like a lot when I list it out but you can’t understand the peace that comes along with it until you delve into it. They speak to you. They charge you. They ground you. It’s really a fascinating experience, but the best part of it all is the way I’m able to nurture new and old relationships now. I’m connecting with people on a different level. I’m allowing energy to guide me. I’m listening to the vibrations of others. Im feeling the moon and listening to the earth more. The magic within us all is so strong, but we’ve gotten so far away from it. I’m blessed to be able to return to nature.

There’s still so much for me to learn about food, myself, and my crystals. I’m excited and very thankful that God allows us to see the world and the gifts that he’s left us. I’ll keep you updated and the twists and turns. I hope you’ll stay along for the ride.

Stay in the light, xoxo

CryssiNicole

My first run of the grape cure was successful in my eyes, yet lacking in the guidelines. I cheated from day one and not because I had to. My flesh is weak. My mind wasn’t strong enough to not give in to my wants. To be clear, I WAS NOT HUNGRY. I ate grapes every 2 hours as prescribed, from 8-8. I attempted to eat two types of grapes. It became clear to me early on that I do not like the grapes used for raisins. 🤢White grapes are my staple. They were sweet enough and quite filling. They were juicy and kept me hydrated. I typically drink 60-80oz of water daily. During the grape cure I drank much less, but I urinated way more often.

Although doing the grape cure wasn’t for weight loss, you do lose weight. I lost 7lbs in 7 days and I didn’t completely behave. The Grape Cure will have a regular presence in my life. I’m restarting my 7 days on Monday. Hopefully you will too.