A~B~C..... LMNOP

You all know SMALL magazine, well LMNOP is kind of the same but from Australia, and I LOVE this online magazine! LMNOP is a free quarterly PDF magazine for hip, stylish parents and their children. Practical and fun, LMNOP shows you how to laugh, make, nurture, organise and play.

Since some of you I know are very interested in unique children items I thought I share this magazine with you. And especially to Jen my friend who has her referral and her baby is coming home soon.. CONGRATULATIONS Jen! I am so excited for you and Jeff!! I know she wants to be updated with all the new and funky stuff that is out there. But also another blogging friend Rosemary who loves magazines and hip stuff will like this magazine ;-) How is your move going Rosemary?

Check the magazine out, you all will love it!!


I also know that some of you are curious about my detox diet. Well, it is still going strong. I am amazed by myself that I can keep up with this so long, it is day 13 now and I've lost 11 lbs so far. Not bad huh? I really feel energised, my skin and hair is so soft, and I sleep like a baby. Had some weird and vivid dreams last night, but kinda liked that! I hadn't had a dream that I could remember for so long... so this is a change. My shoulder that I had dislocated about 8-9 weeks ago feels a lot better, not so much pain anymore. I really start to feel squeaky clean from the inside! I do my daily walk, dry skin brushing, trampoline, and some sort of treatment, like massages or body wraps, which of course is heaven on earth to do so many! I also do twice a week a colonic, which feels so great afterwards, it is not hard at all. I know that a lot of people look up to that, but really it is nothing.

From all the 13 days there were 2 days that I didn't feel great, one day I was short tempered and grumpy, and the other day I had a headache, but that was because I was out and forgot to bring my drinks with me. So I had more than 2 hours in between my drinks and then you start feeling it. I was a bit woozy, shaky and had a vague headache. But other than that I just really feel energised, in a good mood, and ready to tackle the world! I even cook and prepare dinners for my family... no problem! I went to the movies and the other 7 people/children were eating popcorn... no problem! I surprised myself, being a tougher cookie than I expected LOL!!
It is all in the mind set... if you tell yourself you can do it, you CAN do it!

Here are some funny pictures of the girls, since I won't make you happy with a detox pic ;-)


Jasmine

Juliet

Have a Marvelous Monday!
Mireille

The things I see, hear and smell...

Below are the things I see, hear and smell during my morning walk. It is still chilly and the morning dew is still on the grasses and reeds next to the pond. The birds are tjirping away, the wind breezes through the leaves.

The small waterfall is trickling down on some days and rushing on others. The maids are chatting or relaxing on the grass. The construction workers are singing in their native tongue while working or just standing around.

The gardeners are mowing the grass in the park, and I smell fresh mowed lawns.. yummy, such a nice springy smell... although it is fall! I smell the first cooking out of some kitchen windows. My senses are stronger it seems by this detox ;-) or am I just craving some food??

Some dogs bark as I walk by, but they are safe behind a gate, so I don't worry and walk fast since it is nippy these days, but the never failing sun is shining on my face and I feel invigorated, energised and in a good mood.

Maids and gardeners are walking to their job, each house will be filled with at least one of them. Kids are going to school and I see many many different flowers. Purple agapanthus and African daisies, pink roses and the orange from the Bird of Paradise. Just beautiful to have my morning walk around the pond here in the park. I am enjoying it and take the beauty of nature in.
The big bird, Hadidah Ibis, is screaming and you can here him coming from afar, while the others just mind their own business and are looking to build a nest of finding some food. The ducks in the pond seem happy and content, just like me ;-)



My progress is going steady, but slowing down a bit. I am on my 7th day today and lost 7 lbs. At first it went at 1,5 lbs a day, now I am to about 0,5 lbs a day. So I am hoping that it continues and not slows even more down. I am feeling good, not tired, crancky or anything of the negative side effects I actually expected. So that is good. Had some great body wraps, cellulite treatments and massages the last couple days and I am still contiuing to do the next days. I am going to add the sauna to my regiment and I am looking forward to that. We have one in the house, but it hasn't been used yet. Since it wasn't cold enough, but now is the time!!

Have a good day, I hope you feel as energised as I do!
Mireille

2nd day, easy peasy lemon squeasy...

This isn't as hard as I thought! I am not hungry at all, I forget sometimes even to drink my drinks every 2 hours!

The only time I have a craving was last night. I was watching American Idol (first time we're getting it here and I am so excited!) We are a bit behind you guys, so don't tell me the results!! We were down to the last 4 and now we are in the top 3. However we see 2 shows every week, so we will be finishing the same time as you guys!

I had a lymph drainage massage planned, but the therapist advised me to do a reflexology massage, to kick start the detox. So I did, which was great!

I did my morning walk, jumped on the trampoline with the girls after school, brush dried my skin before shower, so all my extra curriculum was done. Followed the program to the T and lost another 1,5 lbs. So I am down now in 2 days.... 3.2 lbs. Not bad huh! I am hoping that I can stay this positive :-) otherwise I will share the other side too LOL!

African Face Painting



When you go to an African restaurant they will wash your hands in a bowl and paint your face. It is a fun way of saying welcome and have a good time! Of course there is more history behind the face painting than this. I mean each country has their own traditions. Look here for more info if you are interested.

I like the simple designs, and every time it is different. How intricate the designs can be by just adding some dots.... Cool!

Enjoy your day, I hope it is a sunny one :-)
Mireille